Nissan Sentra wipers problems

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · KY

The wiper blade stop working in the middle of my windshield or will not return to correct position. I know there there is a recall on some 2022 sentras on this issues and I think my vehicle is one of them. I have always had a small issue with the blades since about a month after I bought it brand new. It started with the wipers not returning to correct position or still going for another couple minutes even thought I have turned them off. Now they have started to just stop in the middle of the windshield. This happened to me on my way to work the last time it rained and I had to pull over and wait for them tk start working again to make sure I didnt wreck. I have not had it looked at because my VIN doesnt pull the recall and I can't afford to pay a mechanic out of pocket to look at.

Filed May 28, 2025 · Engine · OH

My car is an automatic 2017 with 58,000 miles. The car is having trouble shifting gears, trouble accelerating (it jerks and doesn’t speed up), leaks every fluid possible (oil, windshield wiper fluid, coolant), etc. I have taken it to two different mechanics to have a diagnostic performed (one specializing in transmission issues), both which said it was an internal transmission issue. The codes: P0846 - transmission fluid pressure sensor / switch B, C1130 - engine signal 1, and C1116 - stop lamp switch show up. I had an oil change performed and the very next day a leak was under my car (it was oil and a mix of another fluid - probably coolant). I also have had the O2 sensor fixed twice and the check engine light still throws the code that that sensor is not working. My transmission among with other internal systems are failing with only 58,000 miles. My car doesn’t accelerating and not shifting correctly is a danger because it could potentially stop on the middle of the road or highway while driving. Prior to this failure, the check engine light appeared but for the O2 sensor that had been replaced twice previously and a tail light out. Only took it in to get looked at because the jerking and lack of acceleration got so bad it was worrisome. The photo attached of the leak is the day after the oil had been changed. I can submit additional evidence as soon as the other diagnostics are available in writing.

Filed Oct 16, 2024 · Visibility · OH

[XXX] 06/29 637 1). A feature of the Auto Intelligent Headlight feature is not working on 2020 Sentras, all trims. During the daytime (rain or snow) when the windshield wipers are turned on and swish back and forth 4 times, it’s supposed to automatically turn on headlights (which also turns on tail lights so you’re not rear ended). 2). Additionally, when the headlights are in “Headlight” mode (not automatic mode), the owners manual states when the engine is turned off and the door is opened you will get both an alarm chime and a visual warning on the drivers display that lights are on and to turn them off. Just like any normal car going back for 20 years. Well it doesn’t work in 2020 Sentra. Only way I can get feature to chime or show the display warning is to toggle the headlight control switch to “Parking Lights” and back to “Headlights”!. Of course, if I can remember to do that I could remember to turn off the headlights! Auto Intelligent Headlights is explained on the Nissan website, and the 2020 Sentra Brochure States it as a standard feature on all trims. I also have a personal letter from Nissan stating 2020 Sentras have all of this feature. [XXX] Intelligent Auto Headlights | Innovation | Nissan’s Intelligent Auto Headlights: Nissan’s various technologies, including electrification, autonomous drive, connected car & service, mobility service, and energy management, are introduced. [XXX] [XXX] It doesn’t work. I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs, after 2 months and being handed off to 2 customer service reps they finally sent a Corp DTS Rep to look at car. After 4 hrs examining it, he contacted the internal only “Nissan Tech Talk”, only for Nissan mechanics and you must have a dealer code to access, not for the public. Turns out, they knew that due to a new wiring system in the 2020 Sentra’s those features and a fog light auto feature don’t work! Apparently it’s a defect, I was never notified they INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Lights, Visibility · AL

When headlights are set to automatic they do not come on when running the wipers. The only way to get them on when raining is to manually select them. The owners manual states that they should turn own automatically with wipers.

Filed Apr 20, 2023 · Visibility · OR

Wiper will not function. Turning car on/off multiple times will not cause wipers to function. Turned off car and removed all plugs, wipers still will not function. I have a video trying to fix the problem and issue is not resolved. This has happened 5 times already. Took car to dealer ship and they could not replicate issue. We are driving car in Oregon where it rains lots, and with wiper not working our visibility is close to none. This can seriously cause an incident due to low visibility.

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Visibility · ID

Multifunktion Switch/combination switch malfunction. The issue involved the switch malfunctioning, causing the washer pump to stay on, spraying wiper fluid on the windshield and continue running until the pump failed, causing the fuse to short out and blow. This causes complete loss of visibility during the malfunction. This is reported widely with the 2017, 2018, and 2020 Nissan Sentra on various web platforms. The entire combination switch has to be replaced for the malfunction to be corrected.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Lights, Visibility · 6,000 miles · VA

During the day when raining or snowing & windshield wipers are used, headlights are supposed to come on automatically after several wipers swishes. I'm having to turn the headlights on manually (state law lights must be on when wipers on). There's no consumer note that says 2020 sentra is exempted from this. I believe they put wrong module in all new models & it doesn't function properly, so instead of a recall they just tell everyone they're not supposed to have that particular feature. Most drivers won't realize they don't have it. It was perfect storm of events for me to discover. It has to be daylight, raining or snowing and the car in front of me on the highway was my spouse, who noticed my headlights were not on. Took me a while to figure it out. Very difficult to look down while driving in storm & manually turn headlights to appropriate headlight mode, not a simple switch. There's 3-4 modes (auto, headlights, parking lights, off and fog lights). The car is equipped with 'intelligent auto headlights' (stated in car brochure, also on nissan website). According to nissan website, with 'auto intelligent headlights' headlights are supposed to turn on automatically when front windshield wipers used due to rain. I also received confirmation of this via twitter from nissan. The factory rep, looked at it for several hours and concluded it doesn't have it, and he thinks it supposed to be that way, even while acknowledging the website and brochure say otherwise. This is a safety issue as this car normally runs in automatic headlight mode. When driving in a rain or snow storm during the day, the driver has to remember the lights will not come on automatically and they will need to be turned on manually while driving in a storm. Driver also has to remember to shut them off, and there is no warning system that lets you know lights are still on and in manual mode.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Engine · 40,000 miles · KY · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2018 nissan sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated she may have seen smoke from under the hood near the windshield wiper. The contact stated she kept driving until she saw flames and all the warning lights illuminating as well as the door locks unlocking and locking automatically. The contact stated had to kick the driver side door several times to exit the vehicle. The air bags deployed. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact stated that several days later she sought medical attention for her ear and discovered that a part of the air bags was found in her ear as she has lost hearing in her left ear. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The approximate failure mileage 40,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 77,500 miles · CA

The vehicle has so many defects!! That I don't know where to begin?!?; but firstly I want my money back for the exorbitant expensive interest rate they charged me...!!! Then they added my deposit into the total cost instead it subtracting it from my total!!!?? The upholstery inside us coming up from the floor almost months into the purchase. The defrost doesn't work..the electronic part that affects the automatic door on the driver's side; the door wont open from the inside passenger! The pedal area where the carpet is coming up. .is exposing the underneath of car same with other areas but flooring carpet is extremely loose, and exposing wires. The driving electronic feature for winding roads it keeps coming on and won't shut off; I could have been killed!!!! It turned on multiple times on freeway slowing me down & I turned the button.on the feature ...it still wouldn't turn.off...!!!, the wipers are not working well at all and haven't since I first bought the car. The driver's side panel that has control of windows and unlock..it is coming off already!!! I don't have anyone in the car but me so it's definitely not me!

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Body · NY

2019 nissan sentra sr. Consumer writes in regards to damaged hood on vehicle. *ld *js the manufacturer was notified and stated that there was a design error that causes the paint to chip when the wiper blades were lifted.