2019 Nissan Altima: Cracked windshield
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Altima report: cracked windshield. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 4,500 miles.
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2019 Altima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11583696 (filed 04/17/2024): “1st. i would like to report defective windshields, i've replaced it once and the one i replaced got a crack now also. i don't speed i don't tailgate i drive proper and my insurance records my driving. my car has less that 33k and i've owned it for 4 years. 2…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11503878 (filed 01/26/2023): “I’m driving on expressway going southbound with no traffic & out of no where the hood jumps open, the result of that resulted in the windshield being cracked also the sunroof. the glass from sunroof came shattered & hit me & my daughter forehead leaving glass…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: new windshield (7 reports) replace windshield (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $350 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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