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.
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About three years into owning my brand new 2014 Nissan Altima I began to realize how incredibly dark the roads were becoming when I would drive at night in front of me. I thought at first I needed new prescription glasses but when I begin needing to use my brights for regular nighttime driving in the city I knew there was a problem. Then, both my brother and father on separate occasions pointed out how dangerously dim my headlights were. After that, I knew it was not just my eyes seeing darkly. I begin to do research on this issue and found out the headlight barrel unit corrodes after just a few years of ownership in the Nissan 2013 to 2015 models. I have tried changing the headlights and found this to be useless, proving the point of other owners. It is incredibly disappointing that it is incredibly disappointing that such integral safety/vision facets of my car are useless. I feel completely uncomfortable driving at night and I have normally very great vision. If my car can't shine lights in front of me, that is a huge concern, and this issue within the Altima models can get someone killed.
The passenger side headlight is too dim. There is no light coming put of the headlight assembly. I thought it was weak bulb and had it replaced but the problem didnot go away. Went to Nissan dealer who told this is a known problem in Altima and no recall hs been ordered. They were not sure of solution but told whole console chnage may solve the issue. Right now I need to put high beams on as only driver side headlight gives right amount of light. The passenger light is on but nothing can be seen. The headlight panel is clean and clear but no light comes out.
The low beam headlights are very dim, projecting only 2-3 feet in front of the vehicle. Replacing the bulbs does not help. The reflective coating on the projection lens has worn off causing the light beam to not project well. This creates very poor visibility and is a safety hazard.
Vehicle has terrible visibility at night when in motion. The vehicle has an inferior headlight assembly, causing you to drive nearly blind and to almost rely on the next vehicle in front of you to provide you a path. I initially thought it was the headlight bulbs that were the issue. I had changed them out and it only improved visibility ever so slightly. I was told by the Nissan dealership that it is due to the headlight assembly frequently going bad. They told me that it is fairly common for the reflective part of the headlight assembly to go cloudy and go dim. They told me that since this was considered standard wear and tear, therefore not covered by warranty. They recommended me to replace the whole headlight assembly for over a grand. I was even recommended to buy them after market to save, however, this should not even be an issue! this issue presented itself after owning it from new for about 5 years. This is a known issue that Nissan is refusing to address this issue. I have never experienced this type of issue with any other vehicle that I have owned. This is a hazard and can certainly cause safety hazards for the driver.
- Mooresville, NC, USA
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Regular (low beam) headlights are extremely dim, despite me cleaning the exterior of the headlights and replacing the bulbs. Yesterday in North raleigh, nc, I ran over a low concrete divider separating the main traffic lanes and a turn lane, because I couldn't see it at all. The dimness seems to be particularly bad for peripheral lighting (which makes sense giving my example above, changing from one lane to another, and not seeing the concrete divider at all). From researching this issue online, this problem seems very common among 2013-2015 Altima owners - apparently the headlight assembly's projection system degrades or wears out.
Low beam headlights became extremely dim over time. My Altima currently registers 135,000 miles. I did not notice the problem because I drive the vehicle daily. However my wife, who does not drive it regularly, has mentioned the dimness to me on multiple occasions. Initially I believed the problem rested with the bulbs; however, replacing those did not improve light brightness. After an online search, it appears that the problem may be due to heat induced clouding of the projector lens. Neither headlamp assembly has been compromised. I believe that such equipment is durable in nature and that, unless damaged, should last the life of the vehicle. Finally, I've noticed that th problem is so severe that low beam light from vehicles behind me cast more light than my own low beams. Indeed I can easily see the shadow of my vehicle which is casted from the low beams of the vehicles behind me. This is a severe safety problem for me, other drivers, pedestrians, etc. It deserves the immediate attention of the NHTSA. This problem is an issue at night time, particularly when in motion since reaction time may be insufficient to avert and accident or incident
The low beams are non-existent and I have to drive with my high beams on and get flashed by angry oncoming drivers all the time. This adds to my visibility hazards at night. This happens every time I have to drive at night.
The headlight assembly needs recalled asap! I noticed that the headlights appeared much dimmer so I replaced the bulbs twice but it isn't a problem with the bulb. It doesn't matter if you get better bulbs, the headlight projector will not project light forcing you to drive with the high beams on. It is dangerous! my son was pulled over driving my car one night because the officer said it didn't look like he had headlights and advised him to drive with the bright high beam lights on. I've researched this issue and it seems that literally hundreds of people have complained about this issue but Nissan is doing nothing to correct the problem! I've always bought Nissan but all the issues I have had with this car, I will never buy another one! this has been an ongoing problem that I have dealt with now for two years and since Nissan won't issue a recall, I'm forced to purchase new headlight assembly's for the car.
Low beam head lights very dim hard to see at night very dangerous in fog hard to see deer animals people try to run with high beams on but then putting other drivers at risk
Low beam headlights do not project light onto the road making a huge safety hazard for drivers. The mirror reflectors inside the headlight assembly are burned and corroded making the low beam light ineffective. From the driver seat you cannot see any light on the roadway, and have to use the high beam lights just to see what is in front of the vehicle. It is really evident on roadways with no street lights as it feels like driving with the lights off on the vehicle. I have tried new bulbs, higher intensity bulbs, and leds with no success. My only option is to replace the whole headlight assembly at a substantial expense on a vehicle which is only 5 years old.
The low beam lights are so low that I have had 2 near accidents. It is unsafe in areas where there is no lighting. I wanted this to be on record in case something happens. My research indicates that this is a well known problem that the NHTSA is ignoring. My husband and my son drive the vehicles at night and I am very afraid for them. The cost to replace the part is over $1000 which is unfair since the problem is with the product. Why wait until some has a fatal crash or worse before something is done?
The headlights on the 2014 Altima are dangerously dim. At night they provide effectively no lighting. To see while driving at night, I must use my brights which then makes me a safety hazard to the visibility of other drivers on the road. I have replaced the light bulbs and also upgraded to led bulbs with little to no improvement. This issue is relevant on city streets, highways, or country roads, from dusk until dawn. While driving in the early morning hours it is extremely hard to see pedestrians and extra caution is required as a driver to ensure the safety of people around me as well as myself.
We purchased this used and upon driving it at night, we discovered the headlights are very dim. It's nearly impossible to see without the high beams on. Replacing the bulbs did not help at all. We have since done some research and see that it is a very common problem with 2013, 2014, and 2015 Nissan Altima. The research says that the reflective covering in the headlight assembly becomes blackened and then, even with working bulbs, does not properly project the light forward. The only way to fix it is to replace the whole headlight assembly at a dealership which is very costly. We are afraid to drive this car at night at all, and should not be responsible for the huge repair cost. If the articles are correct, Nissan is aware of the issue, but refusing to issue a recall. Please help. See attached article: www.nissanproblems.com/Altima-projector-headlights/
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that both low beam headlights provided very dim illumination. The contact could only see approximately a foot away from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of gadsden (1701 rainbow dr, gadsden, al 35901) where it was determined that both headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unknown. Consumer stated low dim headlamps replaced for $940.10 at the dealership. I believe this a manufacturing failure.
Low beam headlights over time are extremely dim. Illumination is not adequate to drive at night. This is reportedly a manufacturing defect in the projector not the bulb dimming or burning out. Vehicle is dangerous to drive at night. The internet is filled with similar complaints so my vehicle is not an isolated incident.
The low-beam head lights are extremely dim. I had the bulbs replaced and cleaned the fog from the clear cover, but the lights are still dangerously dim. This apparently is because the reflective material in the light assembly has deteriorated.
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- Rockledge, FL, USA