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.
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.
My dim headlights are extremely low. Driving at night is a safety hazard due to the dim headlights. I have not reported this to my dealership after viewing other complaints with the same safety issue and the feedback from dealerships less than helpful. I know that headlights (bulbs) should be replaced from time to time. However, after replacing bulbs the problem still exists. The performance of the headlights, especially at night, is below industry standards. As of now this problem has been reported to NHTSA as a major safety concern. I have not discovered any real information from NHTSA, pro or con, on this issue which is concerning to me. I would hope that due diligence and follow up to consumers from NHTSA, about this complaint, is forthcoming or at the least directives are given as to resolutions to this safety issue. Also, purchasing brighter bulbs don't seem to fix the problem. I have tried that. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated concerning this headlight safety issue on my 2015 Nissan Altima.
When I 1st bought the car I upgraded the headlights to led low beams. This produced a nice light and the lighting increased significantly with a very sharp cutoff line. This was about 18 months ago. Now the low beams barely produce a blob of lighr and there is no cutoff line for the lights visible. My fog lights actually light up the road better than the low beams. This is very dangerous driving at night with very visible light actually hitting the road. I will need to replace these headlights very soon as I do allot of nighttime driving going to and from work in the winter months. If the roads are wet or damp the lighting does not even light up the lane marker lines this makes it very hard to drive esspecially on curvy roads.
- Hampton, MN, USA
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The lights are becoming dimmer and dimmer, changing the bulbs does not help. The issue seems to be in the reflector. The whole lighting unit needs to be replaced and Nissan won't replace it even though it is a defect in the lights. I do not feel safe driving at night. I have to use my high beams to even see.
Lights are very dim on low beam. The headlight assembly has a manufacture defect that makes it dangerous to drive at night. Replacement for both headlight assembly's cost around $800. I am scared to drive at night because I can't see.
Have owned car for 2.5 years. Initially headlights appeared fine. The headlights brightness of the headlights has degraded so much that I believe night driving puts the driver at great risk. Visibility with low beams seem more like parking lights. No useful lighting for more than a few feet. The high beam now serve as my low beam and they appear to be declining. This is extremely unsafe and unsettling! I asked the dealership initially thinking it was the bulb. They said it wasn't the bulb, but the reflectors. They acknowledge that this has been a reported problem. A recall has not been made! this is clearly an accident waiting to happen. I'm totally fearful if it should rain as it further reduces the limited visibility. Amazing that this problem and concern that seems to have been around for at least a few years continues to go unaddressed.
When vehicle was purchase from dealer, the headlights worked great. Now the headlights are so dim while driving at night it is almost impossible to see the white and yellow lines on the road ahead of you. When contacting the dealership their answer was 'we're aware of the problem' and recommended buying new headlights at 800$ a pop. After further investigation and research I find this is in fact a manufacturing defect and several thousand complaints have been made. When can I expect a recall on this potentially deadly issue? I along with many others have been taken by a car manufacturer that puts profits before safety. Without the NHTSA standing up for the public this will continue to become and remain a issue for innocent and needless fatalities.
Low beam lights very dim. Cannot see well at night at all, it's like I have no lights. Changing them did not help. I'm only 40 and have no vision problems. The seatbelt light comes on and off while driving and my seatbelt is on. Nissian cannot pull a code on why.
Low beam headlights are so dim my teenage daughter with perfect vision can barely see to drive at night on highways and backroads unless she has the high beams on. I've learned this is a common problem with this model car. I feel like this is a major safety concern that should be recalled.
My headlights are very dim at night and I have to use my bright lights. It's been doing this for awhile now. On dark roads, I can't see anything. Auto store says lights don't need to be replaced, that it's a factory default.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to provide adequate lighting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.
My low beam headlights are so dim that I have to run the high beams to see at night, I googled this and there is web page after web pages of forums with Altima owners with the same problem, not the bulb, but the reflective coating inside the light assembly and Nissan is charging 1000 bucks to change out the assembly. You cant see the road if there is an oncoming vehicle, someone is going to get hurt badly I noticed the lawers in californa and Texas getting a lawsuit against Nissan for this issue, there should be a recall to fix this. I have had a few recalls for both my Altima S, a seat belt and back door, but there will not be a seat belt or door if you run off the road or a head-on collision because you can't see in front of your car. It is impossible to drive a night if it is raining, just don't do it, please help us Nissan Altima owners
Low beam headlight very dim, even after replacing bulb. Research shows low beam reflector housing is faulty, not reflecting light, creating unsafe night driving condition. Further research show only way to remedy is to replace complete headlight housing.
Low-beam headlights are dangerously dim. Nissan replaced them voluntarily (no charge) April 9, 2018, because of this problem. Now the replaced (new) low-beam headlights are again dangerously dim. I very often have to use my high beams to see properly (street signs, curbs, etc.) which is dangerous to oncoming traffic.
Low-beam headlights became increasingly dim over several months to the point where there is no forward street illumination. I now must always drive with bright hi-beam lights on. On-coming drivers often flash for me to dim/lower the brights causing a safety hazard for both me and the approaching driver. Dealer technician confirms that bulbs are fully functional with normal dim brightness and do not need replacing. The only remedy suggested is for both left and right headlamp assemblies be replaced costing over $1000 each. This on a four year old car suggests to me that this is a manufacturer's responsibility. A 30 second on-line search instantly shows that other 2013-2015 Nissan Altima owners have the same problem with their cars.
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- Cleveland, OH, USA