Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan sentra. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH in rainy weather conditions with the windshield wipers activated and suddenly the wipers failed to operate. The contact drove with caution to the side of the road and waited until the rain subsided; and then resumed in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed the faulty motor linkage contributed to the failure. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v093000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages). The manufacturer was notified and they advised the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. Updated 08/05/11*lj updated 08/15/11
1995 Nissan Sentra visibility problems
12 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: linkages4
- Windshield wiper/washer2
- Sun/moon roof assembly2
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor1
- Windshield1
- Power window devices and controls1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Sentra visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Nissan Sentra visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
- Risk
- This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
- Remedy
- To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.
Recall number 98V093000 · Recall details
What 1995 Nissan Sentra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Wiper blades quit working while driving on freeway on rainy night. Had to pull a side and waited 3 hours for the rain to stop. Wiper motor linkage failed. There is recall on the wiper motor linkage on nissan sentra 200sx for 1995 to 1998 cars. But the dealer said this car is not in the recall list where as the problem is absolutely same as described in the recall 98v093000.
Consumer stated that windshield wiper motor arm is made of inefficient plastic materials. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair, and the parts for the repair only lasted for about three months before breaking down again.
Consumer was traveling about 45mph on the highway and windshield wipers just stopped working.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with windshield wiper motor. When consumer took vehicle to get it serviced for recall number 98v093000, windshield motor went out. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Wiper arm linkage ball joint failed prior to recall notice causing poor visibility during massive storm almost resulting in vehicle collision.
There is a film on the windshield that cannot be removed causing poor visibility.
Windshield wiper blades failed to work proerpy.
Sunroof glass shattered.
Rear window sheared, dealer said it was due to a deforster system, replace the window.
Questions about the 1995 Nissan Sentra visibility
Does the 1995 Nissan Sentra have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Nissan Sentra, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Sentra visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan Sentra visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V093000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Sentra have the most visibility problems?
The Nissan Sentra model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (24 complaints), 1996 (15 complaints) and 1998 (14 complaints).
Other 1995 Nissan Sentra problems
Airbags 46Brakes 25Engine 12Electrical 8Acceleration 6Fuel system 6Transmission 4Seat belts 3Steering 3Tires 3Body 2Suspension 2Lights 1
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