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:
28,664 miles

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2015 Nissan Altima lights problems

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 9 of 12)

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problem #73

Nov 012019

Altima

  • 68,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low beam head lights failed to illuminate adequately. The head light bulbs were replaced but the failure recurred. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer mcguire Nissan located at 716 West genesee St, syracuse NY 13204, (315) 802-4432 was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #72

Jan 012019

Altima

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that, over time, the front headlamps dimmed significantly, which affected his visibility while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the bulbs were replaced; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. An attempt was made to contact the manufacturer, but was unsuccessful. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #71

Jan 052020

Altima

  • 50,000 miles
Headlights are very dim. Bulbs were changed and don't help. After reading online this is a common issue. The entire assembly needs to be replaced for both headlights. We can only drive at night with the high beams on! this is very dangerous. This occurs all the time and has gotten progressively worse.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

problem #70

Jan 052020

Altima

  • 105,000 miles

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

Low beam headlights are very dim. (high beam is fine.) low beams are so dim you have to also use the fog/driving lights to see at night, my car has them, some models don, T. changing the bulbs did not help at all, outside lens is clear. Using high beams at night irritates and is dangerous to on coming drivers. I don't like driving like that at all. Low beams should be bright enough to be see, they are not.

- Palatka, FL, USA

problem #69

Oct 012019

Altima

  • 40,000 miles
The headlights of my Nissan Altima 2015 is really week and is becoming weaker day by day to the point it's hazardous to drive at night especially in rain, snow or fog. I have noticed that there is accummulation of water vapor inside the headlight assembly. They don't go away.

- Herndon, VA, USA

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problem #68

Dec 102019

Altima

  • miles
My headlights are getting dimmer and dimmer. I replaced the bulbs twice. But they are still dimming. Now having to use high beams all the time.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #67

Jan 012019

Altima

  • miles

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

Lens in the headlight assembly has burnt off and the car is unsafe to drive at night. Numerous issues with this problem.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #66

Jun 032019

Altima

  • miles
Lens in the headlight housing is burnt off to the point it is unsafe to drive at night. Big safety issue. Very dangerous.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #65

Jan 012019

Altima

  • 60,000 miles
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.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #64

Jul 152019

Altima

  • 63,000 miles
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

problem #63

Dec 042019

Altima

  • miles

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

When I had brought my car less than one month later the headlights was not working only the high beam works.

- Laplace, LA, USA

problem #62

Jul 012018

Altima

  • 145,000 miles
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.

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #61

Aug 012016

Altima

  • 2,000 miles
Headlights are very dim, even after replacing with aftermarket lights, at night, making it very dangerous to drive

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #60

Nov 152019

Altima

  • 110,000 miles
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.

- Soso, MS, USA

problem #59

Nov 162019

Altima

  • miles
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.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #58

Nov 012019

Altima

  • 50,000 miles
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.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #57

Oct 192019

Altima

  • miles
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.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #56

Oct 302019

Altima

  • 81,585 miles
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.

- Laurel, MS, USA

problem #55

Oct 252019

Altima

  • miles
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.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #54

Oct 292019

Altima

  • 92,000 miles
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.

- Ocean Isle Beach, NC, USA

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