2009 Nissan Altima Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 36
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 36 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- glare windshield · 10 records
- dashboard melting · 9 records
- very sticky · 6 records
- melting dashboard · 6 records
- melting dash · 5 records
- very difficult · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard and steering wheel on my 2009 nissan altima are melting due to the high temperatures in the cabin. When the vehicle is in the sun, the top surface of the dashboard melts, and restricts the forward visibility by causing a glare on the windshield. This makes it extremely difficult to see objects that are close to the vehicle in the sun.
ODI 11240998
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Air bag light comes on periodically 'no airbag'. Problem since 2014; along with steering lock failure (fixed), along with manifold exhaust problem(fixed). Windshield wipers keep wearing out, left driver side because blade is too tight; brakes vibrate when stopping,;car vibrates at 70 mph, and car sounds like wind tunnel when driving highway yet windows are up.
ODI 11123468
Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is melting and creating a dangerous glare on my windshield. I just had a minor accident this past week due to the glare being so bad that it interferes with my everyday driving. I am living with fear every time i commute anywhere with this vehicle whom i've owned ever since i bought from the nissan dealer.
Crash reported
ODI 11110429
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard in my nissan is literally liquifying over the last 7 months. This appears to be known issue that resulted in class action lawsuit in fl against nissan that was won for the plantiffs. There is facebook group for nissan melting dash boards and a news station covered the story: https://www.click2houston.com/consumer/drivers-want-sticky-dashboards-fixed i contacted nissan, who referred me to our local…
ODI 11091454
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving my car on regular roads about to get on a highway without any issue with all functions perfectly working. Then all of a sudden my turn signals would not activate by the toggle switch, however the hazard button would activate them. Then my headlights turned off on their own(this was at 2 am in pitch dark area and raining). I tried turning the switch all the way off then back on after pulling over,…
ODI 10990750
Visibility/Wiper
Melting dashboard results in severe glare. The glare makes it difficult to drive.
ODI 10811316
Visibility/Wiper
Dash board melting very sticky can't clean blinding glare in windshield when in sun hard to see oncoming traffic this should be a recall but as i have read this is a major concern in hot humid climate along with the steering lock defects .seems nissan doesn't care about safety only wants to sell the vehicle and take the profits
ODI 10882479
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
I have 2009 nissan altima and it has a very sticky, shiny dashboard. Some part of the dashboard is so shiny that it creates a glare on windshield during daytime when it is sunny outside and makes it very difficult to see the other cars, pedestrians etc.during driving. This a huge safety concern and should be take care of by nissan asap.
ODI 11032130
Visibility/Wiper
2009 nissan altima that has a sticky-melting dashboard that can not be cleaned it has a glare that make it very difficult to see out of the wind shield this can cause a major accident-nissan will not fix it unless you pay them to replace it for almost $2000.00 and there are many complaints of this issiue all over south florida
ODI 10782044
Body · Visibility/Wiper
I have an issue with a melting dash that is sticky and causes a glare which is dangerous because i can't see thru the windshield.
ODI 11218769
Visibility/Wiper
The dash is covered in this sticky substance ,and when the sun is out has a terrible glare in the window.
ODI 10784942
Visibility/Wiper
Melting dashboard cannot see out the windshield when sun is shining on the dash. Glare is so bright. Dash collects dirt. If you touch it you finger will sink into the melting dash.
Crash reported
ODI 10872303
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
On october 31st the red airbag light started flashing on my dashboard. I took the vehicle into my nearest dealership on november 13th to complete a diagnostic. I was informed that it was that there is no signal coming from the passenger occupancy sensor for the airbag and that in the event of an accident the airbag may or may not deploy. Also it was noted on the invoice that there is no sign of any damage to the…
ODI 10655148
Visibility/Wiper
Driving home at 4pm, the glare from my dashboard affected my vision. When i touched the dashboard, it was melting and sticky. This was causing the glare on my windshield affecting my outward vision. *tr
ODI 10706203
Visibility/Wiper
Sticky and melting dashboard in my nissan altima . I am unable to drive during sunny days and about to get into accident couple of times this summer.
ODI 10919937
Air Bags · Body · Visibility/Wiper
Help, a melting and shiny sticky dash on my 2009 altima generates a tremendous glare on the windshield and prevents me from clearly viewing the highway in front during the day. It also distors the viewing during the night due to the on-comming vehicles headlights. It is highly serious and dangerous driving safety hazard problem that could/will "it is just a timing issue" cause an accident, the dash can't be clean…
ODI 10625963
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of the car is melting. The areas on the dashboard that are affected are very sticky and can't be cleaned. With the dashboard melting, there is a glare that comes up from the dashboard onto the windshield which makes driving during the day both difficult and hazardous because of the limited visibility. I also don't know if this melting issue is causing any type of toxins or fumes to collect in the car…
ODI 10731612
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dash board is melting causing intense glare on windshield. First noticed last summer 2014 and now that hot warm weather has returned 2015 it is getting worse! Dashboard is sticky/gummy. Unable to see clearly due to glare. Im am afraid to drive my car and cause an accident since it has become very difficult to drive. Glare obstructs visibility. I have always used a windshield sun shade dashboard is still hot and…
ODI 10714684
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
The dash board melts, it creates a glare in the windshield when driving which makes it hard to see on coming traffic.
ODI 10721142
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My entire dashboard is melting and it's very sticky.. The glare is a major concern that could possibly cause an accident. It doesn't matter if it's day or night it's difficult to see out of the windshield.
ODI 11042824
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on my nissan altima 2009 becomes really sticky for no apparent reason. This problem becomes a safety hazard because the stickiness tends to spread to the windshield blocking the visibility. Please help! *tr
ODI 10683811
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is melting because of the sun. I contacted the nissan dealership and they said they can't help me because my warranty expired. It is very difficult to see out my windshield because of the shiny glare from the dashboard melting. This makes driving extremely hazardous. *tr
ODI 10622627
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the windshield became cracked without any warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10559231
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My vehicle is 5 years old and the dash is completely melting. The glare from the mushy, sticky mess on the dashboard makes it very hard to see while driving. I have contacted nissan and they refuse to admit this is poor craftmanship. *tr
ODI 10563726
Visibility/Wiper
I drive a 2009 nissan ultima over a year ago i noticed something sticky on my dashboard. I had no idea what was happening. I finally realized "my dashboard is melting" i filed a complaint with nissan but because the warranty was up they would not fix my $2,000 dashboard if i would have known this was to happen i would have never bought the car. *tr
ODI 10659826
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Nissan Altima.
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