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.
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The projector housing in my headlights has been determined to be defective and Nissan was sued because of this. However I have dim headlights on my vehicle which will cost me $1200 to replace and Nissan has told me that I am no longer eligible for a one time replacement. This is unfair in that I was never notified by Nissan about defective headlights which have deteriorated to a point where they are so dim it is unsafe to drive at night.
Headlights don't work properly. I can barely see beyond 2 cars lengths ahead of me unless using full beam. I realize that there was a voluntary recall issued in 2020, however, I am not sure that I was notified. The dealership examined car and noted the reflectors are delaminating, the pattern of which matches that of the recall. Since this is a design flaw I consider Nissan responsible and feel they should replace the headlights at no cost to me. I don't understand why the recall was voluntary and why it had a time limit. Functioning headlights are a necessity.
My headlights have gotten so bad that I cannot see at night with my dim lights. I have to keep my bright lights on to be able to see, thus blinding drivers doing opposite direction. I recently was pulled over by state trooper, he stated that I didnot turn off my bright lights and then I showed him my dim lights. He stated, oh, I see.... you have no lighting on the dim lights. I have been on a waiting list at waycross walker jones Nissan back in 2022. I was constantly checking back and they informed me they were waitng on more headlights to be shipped. Well today I followed up and now I am being told, that Nissan issued a extended warranty on headlights but it expired in 2020!!!!! what!!!! ive been waiting all this time and now we are down to one vehicle, our Nissan and it is exremely dangerous to drive at night!!! I work nights and have no choice but to drive with my high beam which is against the law!!!! would someone please, please, please help me!! I need to get my headlights replaced asap for our safety and we have a grandbaby now, ,,I cannot afford to drive this way but at moment, the Nissan is our only working vehicle. I am very frustrated as I have been trying to get help since 2022 and now being told I missed the warranty lapse of which I was never told this till today now!!!!! unbelievable!!!!! I need this matter resolved asap for our safety and safety of our grandbaby!!!!!
Low beam lights are very low and causes poor visibility at night and in hazardous conditions such as rain, etc. I can hardly see while driving at night because of the poor and low visibility.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
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I was driving on the freeway and my hood popped up and smashed my roof and everything inside the ceiling onto my lap. The lighting and visor broken. Roof and hood damaged. I luckily survived this. I am leading this car. I took it to Nissan when this happened. They said they-??d fix it but it-??s been months and now no answer.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlights of the vehicle were continuously dim. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs and the headlamps were replaced; however, the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that both headlights needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA ID Number: 10242160. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that she would be charged a fee for the repairs. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, at night the low-beam headlights were extremely dim. The contact used the high-beam headlights to properly see the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was recommended to replace the headlights with newer LED lights. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The headlights of my vehicle are so dim I cannot drive the vehicle at night. This is a safety issue, why has there never been a recall on this problem?
The lighting system on 2014 Nissan Altima completely failed to the point where we couldn't drive the vehicle at night. We were unable to see the road. While searching Internet for potential issues, we found out that Nissan settled a lawsuit regarding the issues related to failing headlight/delamination issue (Suarrez vs. Nissan, 1-855-786-0996). We were never notified of the issue or the opportunity to fix the problem. Please see your file MC-[XXX}. We were hoping to have this corrected, but Nissan refuses to cover the cost of repair, which was estimated at $1,575.58 by our local Nissan dealer. They claim that the deadlines no longer apply to our case. Any help is greatly appreciated since we are sure many other drivers are in similar situation, based on online forums and defect reporting. Thank you! -??INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).-??
Head Lamps (Lights) stop working properly. New ballast and lights where installed after detected the Malfunction and still no lighting. I no longer can see when I'm driving at night. Yes vehicle have been inspected by police and dealer.
My Altima is 9 years old now and I know things go bad overtime but my headlights are so dim I can-??t see 2 feet in front of me at night snd it-??s very very dangerous. I know Nissan had s class action and I was signed up and even had an appointment to fix but sadly my husband got sh*t while driving home from work in Chicago, he survived thankfully but the next several months revolves around him and doctor appointments, surgeries, etc-?? and I missed my slot. I think it-??s very unfair because these we-??re getting dimmer and dimmer since 2016-2017 with the past 3 years so fin you can-??t see at all. I-??m so afraid I-??m going to be able to see and hurt someone badly, and that would kill me in itself!! I personally am not financially able to replace these yet bc it-??s pubs 1500-3000 to fix if need be. Thank you [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I tried to have my headlights replaced in 2020 but they told me to wait there was a lawsuit going about this. After it was resolved I had to go online and fill out some info to get on the list. Then I was told they had to order headlights for me. I had to call Nissan corporate office to get on the list. But still my headlight are not fix because they do not have headlights for me.
These lights are so dim, even after switching bulbs it-??s like I have 2 iPhone flashlights on the front of my car, I can-??t see anything at night without using my brights. I can-??t tell you how many times I-??ve almost crashed due to low visibility from these dim head lights. I think they have delaminated. No specific date of incident, everyday it-??s an issue
The reflecting mechanism in the headlamps are causing the headlights to display a dim light. It makes it difficult to be able to see past about 5ft and extremely difficult to see at night, the vehicle has been inspected by a dealership and an auto shop. The problem started a couple months ago but there was no indicator or warning before the problem occurred.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact reviewed Case No.3:21-cv-00393-WLC-AN (Halogen Headlamps -??Class Vehicles-??)?a settlement; however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan has issued a replacement of headlights but parts are unavailable. Car is unsafe to drive during hours of darkness. I spoke with both the dealer (Coggin Nissan on Atlantic, Jacksonville, FL and Nissan this morning. Parts were ordered in August but as of today there is no indication as to when they will be available. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I cannot use this car safely between dusk and dawn.
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- Marshfield, MA, USA