CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.

Owners are complaining about transmission problems related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,444 miles

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2015 Nissan Altima lights problems

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 7 of 12)

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problem #109

Nov 012020

Altima

  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The headlights have been getting dimmer over time (so bad its hard to see!!) replacing the bulbs has not helped! very unsafe!!

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #108

Aug 012020

Altima

  • 110,000 miles
When I drive at night with the lights on low beam they are dangerously dim. It is very hard to see.

- Lagrange, KY, USA

problem #107

Jan 152019

Altima

  • miles
Poor low lighting

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #106

Oct 222020

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I change my dim headlights and I still can't see at night. This should be a recall on 2015 Nissan Altima

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #105

Jul 012020

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
The low beam drivers headlight has become very dim. The bulbs were replaced with the same halogen type, but there was no difference. The headlamp appears to be clouded on the inside lens. The exterior headlamp surface is clear. This is happening all the time.

- Durham, NC, USA

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problem #104

Oct 032020

Altima

  • miles
Headlights are real dim the lens are clean an clear cant hardly tell they are

- Wilmer, AL, USA

problem #103

Jul 172017

Altima

  • 22,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The visibility is very poor. It has been this way since we purchased the car with 22K on it.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #102

Sep 142018

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
2015 Nissan Altima - the low beams provide insufficient lighting during night driving and creates a safety hazard. I bought the vehicle used in 2018. I replaced the bulbs but there were no improvements. Friends and family notice the problem and are afraid to drive at night in this car. Research shows the projector bowls are defective and it is going to cost me nearly $1K to replace both headlight assemblies.

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #101

Aug 222020

Altima

  • 86,000 miles
The headlights are very dim. Very poor visibility causing to not be able to see when driving at night.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #100

Jan 012017

Altima

  • 12,000 miles
The front head lights have become dim to the point where my vision is impaired during night time driving.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #99

Aug 302020

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My back break lights keep burning out and the casing looks like it's burned now. Could it catch fire?

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #98

Sep 232017

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
Low beam headlights are dangerously too dim, posing a very serious safety risk. Have to drive with high beams on to safely see the road, and for others to see us. Consumer stated headlight assemblies was replaced.

- Decatur, AL, USA

problem #97

Jan 012018

Altima

  • 60,000 miles
Initially I thought my eyese were going bad, but after researching, there is recurring incidence of of consumers reporting dim headlights. Its to the point that I try not to drive at night, and if I do, I have to use my high beams which poses a hazard to other drivers. Nisssan is aware of the problem, however is charging over $1000 to replace the headlamp assembly because simply replacing the bulb is not the solution. www.nissanproblems.com/Altima-projector-headlights/#:~:text=the%20low%2dbeam%20headlights%20in, creating%20A%20less%20effective%20headlamp.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #96

Jul 162020

Altima 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The headlight component is of very poor quality. It doesn't matter what kind of bulbs are placed in the headlights, the light does not project onto the road enough to see well at night. The headlights don't project far enough out and you are only able to see the road that is barely in front of you, not even to the sides. I have tried upgrading the bulbs multiple times and there is no difference.

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #95

Jul 012020

Altima 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
I am also having an issue with the low beam headlights being dangerously ineffective for night driving or inclement weather. It seems that their are more than an adequate amount of complaints filed to warrant some action. My daughter and grand children ride in this vehicle and there better not anything happen to them because of this. Nissan nor NHTSA have enough money to settle that lawsuit. Lights declined gradually. From online research I see that the issue is the reflectors inside the headlight assemblies. I have also changed to "brighter" bulbs, no help. I've researched aftermarket headlight assemblies and they also seem inferior.

- Parkton, NC, USA

problem #94

Jan 012020

Altima 4-cyl

  • 88,000 miles
Low beams are hard to see at night. Have replaced multiple times and still hard to see at night which is dangerous. I don't feel comfortable driving at night or morning due to poor visibility.

- Bayfield, CO, USA

problem #93

Aug 302015

Altima

  • 500 miles
Lights are very dim and has caused me to be in almost 2 accidents. I have to use my high beams alot

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #92

Feb 072019

Altima

  • miles
The interior lights don't work I have a push start and I have to use my key to unlock/lock the doors. The beeper doesn't work and the battery has been replaced several times. My car also drives as if it's in neutral and won't pick up speed. I have to turn the car off and start it back up for it to stop but it will do it constantly. I have took it to the dealership numerous of times and they always tell me they can't find an issue. This has been going on for a year now.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #91

Mar 182020

Altima

  • 51,000 miles
The reflection assembly in both front headlights has been coming apart resulting in a gradual loss of brightness. It is very hard to see when driving at night.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #90

Aug 162016

Altima

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dimmer switch shifted to the off position while attempting to dim the headlights. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven with no headlights on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Cleveland, GA, USA

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