--- title: "2013-2018 Nissan Altima Wipers: 28\" and 16\"" description: "The 2013-2018 Nissan Altima takes a 28-inch driver-side blade and a 16-inch passenger-side blade. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/wipers" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2018 Nissan Altima Wiper Blade Sizes The 2013-2018 Nissan Altima takes a 28-inch driver-side blade and a 16-inch passenger-side blade. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2018 Nissan Altima takes a 28" driver-side and 16" passenger-side wiper blade. ## 2013-2018 Nissan Altima blade lengths and fitment (High confidence) | Position | Length | | --- | --- | | Driver side | 28 in | | Passenger side | 16 in | Note: J-hook connector; sizes unchanged through the 2016 facelift. A few charts list a 17-in passenger blade, 16-in is the standard fitment. ## Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover? These wiper blades specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2013 through 2018, the L33 (5th generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2013 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013) - [2014 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2014) - [2015 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2015) - [2016 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2016) - [2017 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2017) - [2018 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2018) ## What changed during the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch: new platform, 0W-20 oil and NS-3 CVT fluid for the 2.5, 27/38 mpg | | 2016 | Mid-cycle refresh begins: new exterior styling and fascias, updated features; SR sport trim introduced (2.5 and 3.5) | | 2016-2018 | Major facelift: new fascias and hood, SR sport trim added (2.5 and 3.5), available Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking. Mechanical service specs (oil, filters, wipers, battery) carry over. | | 2017 | Carries over unchanged from 2016; a mid-year trim-lineup shuffle follows partway through the model year | | 2018 | Final year for the L33 and for the 3.5L V6 Altima | ## 2013-2018 Nissan Altima wiper blades: common questions ### What size wiper blades does a 2013-2018 Nissan Altima take? 28 inches on the driver's side and 16 inches on the passenger's side. ### Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a 2013-2018 Nissan Altima? Going up one inch usually clears, but it is not free: an oversized driver's blade can overlap the passenger blade at the top of the sweep, or run off the edge of the glass and chatter. The factory sizes are chosen to sweep the maximum area without contact. ### What wiper connector does a 2013-2018 Nissan Altima use? J-hook connector; sizes unchanged through the 2016 facelift. A few charts list a 17-in passenger blade, 16-in is the standard fitment.. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2013 Altima 2.5L QR25DE (0W-20, 4.9 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/nissan-datsun/altima/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-qr25de-e/) - [Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter fitment (parts.nissanusa.com)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [Nissan OEM parts, 22401-JA01B spark plug fitment](https://nissan.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/nissan-spark-plug-22401ja01b) - [NHTSA recall 20V-315, hood latch (2013-2018 Altima)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V315-7737.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 14V-138, occupant classification system](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014/RCONL-14V138-3030.pdf) - [BBB AUTO LINE, Nissan CVT / Martinez class-action warranty extensions](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/nissan-cvt2) - [Nissan Altima headlight settlement (2013-2018 halogen dimming)](https://www.altimaheadlightsettlement.com/) - [2013 Nissan Altima Sedan specifications (Nissan USA Newsroom)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2013-nissan-altima-sedan-specifications) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Nissan Altima placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/nissan/altima/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Nissan Altima EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Nissan_Altima.shtml) - [HID Nation, 2015 Nissan Altima bulb sizes (H11 low / 9005 high)](https://www.hidnation.com/pages/2015-nissan-altima) ## Other Nissan Altima generations - [2019-2025 Nissan Altima wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/wipers) - [2012 Nissan Altima wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/wipers) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/wipers). ## More for the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/tires) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.