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.
When the lights are turned on to drive at night, the driver's side headlight is not as bright as the passenger side even after getting a new headlight. The light is bright when up close but is barely visible far away. Basically, you are driving with one headlight at night making it very hard to see.
Factory light beams where dangerously low. Visibility was close to none, often had to drive with high beams on. I thought that it was the lightbulb which was replaced and this did not fix the issue. I had to replace the entire light compartment in order to fix the issue. Looked up online that many other drivers experienced the same issue due to a thin layer in the reflector compartment that once it fades, it causes the light to not reflect properly onto the road. This manufacturer error should be looked at, as this is a major safety hazard for drivers.
My headlights are so dim I cannot see, I replaced the bulbs and there is no change, the issue is in the headlight covering, its darkening the bulb. It is a hazard!
Starting in April 2019 on my 2014 Nissan Altima sv. The low beam headlights are extremely dim. They are easily overpowered by the turn signal, and headlights from other vehicles cast a "shadow" when driving behind this vehicle. This presents a serious safety hazard especial in any wet weather event it is almost like having no lights on at all. If there is a minimum lumens that need to be projected to the road this design is not doing it. The bulbs were replaced with appropriate units, no change in the effectiveness of the lights. When I contacted Nissan about this safety defect they provided no solution. And took zero responsibility for the companies design flaw.
- Wharton, NJ, USA
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About a year ago I noticed I could not see well at night. I took my car in to have the headlights replaced. I thought it was my driver side low beam. They replaced it. About a week later it still was not any better. Took it back in and they said it was fine. I replaced the bulb 2 more times and still was awful. Then I discovered that this issue was common in 2014 Altima. I was told I could fix the issue by replacing some parts. Replaced my passenger side, but was told that because of all the issues that the driver's side low beam had melted. I have to replace the entire assembly. This will end up costing $800, for headlights. This is an extremely dangerous problem. I was told I was lucky that my car did not catch on fire. Nissan needs to fix this problem and provide the repairs. Accidents could happen due to this dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at night, the light projected from the headlamps were inadequate. The vehicle was taken to first team Nissan of new river valley located at 2130 N franklin street, christiansburg, va 24073, (540) 382-2903, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlamp bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was then informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,383.
Headlights are not bright enough and not visible driving at nite. Very dangerous and not safe for nite driving an accident waiting to happen for all 2013-2015 atima models.have to purchase new headlights which cost me $300 for headlight and $300 to install. I feel there should be a recall for these Nissan atima's and I should get reimbursed.
I was driving on the highway and noticed that I had low visibility and could not see as far as 1 foof ahead and had to use my high beams all the way home. I assumed that it was my bulbs or battery and changed them both out. When I changed them, I noticed no change and almost hit a parked car and feel that it is very dangerous not only for me but others that have the same make and model and year of car and feel that something needs to be done because it is a safety risk.
Low beam headlights are very dim when driving at night. I can't see anything that is more than 100 feet in front of the vehicle. This can cause an incident especially on the highway going faster speeds and non illuminated areas where you need to see further ahead. The high beam lights are perfectly fine, but when using my low beam headlights, it's almost like they are not even turned on.
The headlights on both side becomes extremely dim to see the road at night, which becomes hazardous. Went to Nissan dealer who told this is a known problem in Altima and no recall has been ordered. They were not sure of solution but told the whole assembly would need to be changed. Several times got beeped from incoming cars as the headlights were so dim as if headlights were not turned on. I first noticed this issue in July of 2019 and this issue has become more evident once my daughter started to practice driving using this car.
Lights are extremely dim! I can't see at night without using high beams. I have bought new bulbs (led) without a solution. Dealership solution is to pay $1000+ to get new headlights. Many other Altima owners are experiencing the same issue.
Low beam headlights have deteriorated to the point the car cannot E driven at night. The bulbs were replaced twice with no improvement. Adjusting the bulbs also did not improve the illumination. The car is unsafe to drive at night and the car has been parked for the last four weeks. It's obviously an engineering flaw the consumer should not pay for. You can't value engineer safety. I contacted Nissan to see if they will do the right thing and replace the headlight assemblies. In closing the turn signal bulbs produce more light than the low beam headlights.
Both low beam, headlamps in my 2014 Altima are extremely dim. I first noticed it about two years ago and has become significantly worse over time. I have replaced the bulbs with oem and high end (brighter) bulbs to no avail. The external assembly plastic is not that faded and even tried buffing it. That did not work either. It's dangerous to drive at night. It is extremely difficult to see at night unless the high beams are on.
Main headlights are extremely dim. They have gotten progressively worse over the past two years and now help almost not at all. If I did not have fog lights I would have to drive with the high beams on in order to see at night.
My headlights are very dim I have replaced them both which has not helped and know they have both went out and I have to drive with my hi beams on at all times. Which prior to them going out I drove with hi beams just to see. Very in safe driving conditions. I have spoke with Nissan regarding this and they tell me they have had no complaints regarding my year or model. Basically they don't have any clue what I'm talking about.
The projectors in the headlight assemblies have failed after a couple years. The low beams are so dim that we can barely see at night time. We have replaced the bulbs with numerous different bulbs and the bulbs are not the problem, it is the projectors in the headlight assemblies. As can be found online, this is something that is happening a lot with the 5th generation Altima. A recall needs to be issued as this is very clearly a safety related problem if you cannot see at night. This is a manufacturing and design flaw.
I was driving the car one evening and when the headlights automatically came on I noticed they were significantly dimmer then normal. I rode about a week or so with the dim headlights and it appeared that they were gradually getting dimmer until one of the bulbs eventually went out. I had both bulbs replaced and the headlights remained severly dim. So dim that there is no light being emitted onto the road and I have to use high beams when traveling after dark.
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- Fithian, IL, USA