CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2014 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Headlight covers---front headlights are so dim (low light) that you can barely see at night. I took it to a mechanic to change the bulbs to stronger bulbs twice and I was told that the issue is the light cover, it does not allow light through. I know other owners have complained about the same thing, it is very dangerous to drive at night when you are not in a city or lit up town, I drive with the high beams on which is also not safe for other drivers. :(
Our 2014 Nissan Altima began experiencing a deterioration of it's headlights over the past few months. At present, unless the high beams are on, the lights do not illuminate the road at all. Drivers are forced to either use high beams, which may blind or bother oncoming traffic, or be left with no effective headlights if on low beam.
I can't see at night using the dim lights. I have changed them 3 times, and put the most expensive/powerful/brightest lights I could buy, and paid mechanics 3 times to change them (you have to go up through the wheel well skirting), and the brightness I get is like candle light. I try not to ever have to drive it at night.
Can't see with headlights on low beam. I have replaced bulbs multiple times but doesn't help. Will be thousands of dollars to fix correctly. This is very dangerous as I can barely see in front of me on any road at night.
My low beam headlights are very dim. Visibility is very poor at night time and when driving on the interstate I have to plan my trips to drive in the day time. I already repkaced the bulbs but it did not help and was told I have to replaced the whole headlight assembly.
- Lake Charles, LA, USA
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Takada recall. On my 2014 Altima can't see with lights on low beam have to drive with them on high beam. Replaced bulbs multiple times but doesn't help. This is very dangerous as I can barely see 10 feet in front of me.
The headlights on low beam does not produce enough light to see the sides of the road or any object within 5 to 10 feet in front of car. Replaced bulb with upgraded bulbs and it did not help. Very unsafe to drive at night. I can't drive when it is raining to hard to see. This is only with the low beam. This has become worse over time. I brought this car new. I have less then 100000 miles.
1) frontal passenger air bag. It always says off, even when there's a passenger. I'm not sure whether this is a takata inflator. (this occurs every time all the time when the engine is running, wether idleing, drive, neutral and reverse) 2) headlights. The headlights (both) continually get dimmer and dimmer until you are unable to see causing a very dangerous situation. (this occurs every time all the time when the engine is running, wether idleing, drive, neutral and reverse)I have had or changed my light bulb(s) at least (6) times in the 16 months I have had the vehicle. I have been stopped by law inforcement several times and a livery driver I have had customer complaints.
The vehicle has dim lighting and is getting worse as time goes by. It is difficult to see at night and I use the high beams to be able to see the dark roadways and signs, which causes blindness to oncoming traffic. It is very difficult to see and I believable that Nissan will not take responsibility over this. Replacing bulbs does not fix the issue nor does warranty cover the cost.
The low beam headlights do not project enough light to drive safely at night. This issue has gotten worse over time forcing the constant use of high beams in order to drive after dark. Driving with low beams creates a safety issue because the low beams only illuminate about a car length and driving constantly with high beams also creates a safety hazard. I replaced the bulbs 3 times in 3 months choosing brighter bulbs each time, as well as buying factory bulbs from the Nissan dealer, but nothing changed.
When driving in the late evening or night time, I am unable to see the street ahead of me while driving. My low beam lights are very dim. I noticed this about four months ago. My vehicle currently have approximately 79400 miles on it. I have googled this situation and found that this is common among Nissan Altima in this time frame.
The headlights especially the driver side I can barely see from. I thought headlight was out of adjustment and got it checked and they said it appears to be a flaw with the reflectors. I can not see anything hardly from the driver side headlight. I have to drive with high beams on. Also after searching this type of issue I found that several other people have complained about the same issue.
My 2014 Nissan Altima headlights are very dim and I have to drive with brights on just to see at night. This is a real safety concern. I have replaced the bulbs twice with led and hid and they have not fixed the problem.
While driving car lights would dim when turning car shut off while driving. No warning, no codes, no safety lights to use. Couldn't move car because steering locked plus no power. Would not start towed car to dealer. They can't find the issues. Car is unsafe to drive shutting off and no emergency lights to warn other drivers. Because all power goes. I tried to pull over but lights continued to dim. If it had been daylight wouldn't have noticed. I'm
I am issuing a complaint about my 2014 Nissan Altima due to the extreme dullness of headlight power. Nissan has failed to acknowledge this issue, and the fact that is indeed a safety concern. There have been many times where I have had to slam on my breaks because I nearly hit a large animal or other object in the road. My headlights do not project far or wide. Id estimate they project 4 feet in front of me, I have tried adjusting the headlights up and changing to very expensive and high quality led bulbs, with no improvement.
Driver side headlight is very dim and very hard to see at night. I replaced the bulb, but after replacing the bulb it still very dim on driver side headlight. Its very hard to drive at night with this poor lighting. If I drive with high beams other cars flash me to lower the light because I blind them with the high beams.
Driver side headlight is dim. Changing the bulb doesn't help. The projector inside the housing goes bad prematurely and the headlight must be replaced as a whole. I had this car brand new and it's well taken care of. It has 82K miles on it. My wife was pulled over because of this. Nissan will not help.
I have a 2014 Nissan Altima sv, and the low-beam headlights are dangerously dim. I also did some online searches and find that other Altima owners are experiencing the same problem. The dim low beam is obviously a safety issue! the cloudy projector lens is the reason! because, firstly I replaced the bulbs, but there was no change; secondly, the high beam works perfectly, indicating the there is no problem with the outer transparent shield. The high beam bulb lies in a regular reflection bowl rather than in a projector like the low beam used. Other vehicles equipped with regular reflection bowl for low beam works perfectly, such as 2007 Buick lucerne (12 years age!). therefore, the design of the low beam using a projector on 2014 Nissan Altima is defective, putting the driver and passengers into danger when the low-beam headlights getting dim. They need to open a recall and replace the headlight assembly as soon as possible.
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- Cresskill, NJ, USA