3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,667 miles

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problem #6

Nov 112020

Maxima

  • miles
The dim lights appear not to be on when driving at night or early morning. I have to drive with my bright lights on. I thought the bulb case was cloudy but that is not the situation. The dim lights simply do not shine as they should. This is very dangerous to myself and other drivers that I approach. I thought I was the only owner of a Nissan Maxima with this problem but, I am not. My friend is having the exact same problem.

- Blakely, GA, USA

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problem #5

Aug 202019

Maxima

  • miles
Both headlights are very very dim light can only be seen 1 foot away from the headlights I have everything including changing the H11 light bulbs

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

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problem #4

Feb 042020

Maxima

  • 60,000 miles
The low beam head lights do not reflect hardly any light on the road at night. It is dangerous as you can not see the road at night. My fog lights give off more light then my low beams. I have replaced the lights and it makes no differnce. I have tried 4 different low beam lights and it makes no difference in the light output. This should be a recall by Nissan, there are many other complaints online regarding this same issue! it's very disappointing that the dealer ship wants 1000 dollars to change the whole light assembly. No other car needs this done, you change a light bulb. Why do I need to replace the headlight assembly because I drive a Nissan Maxima? the dealership says it's a known issue that the reflector lens in the low beams decay. That's a manufacturer defect.

- Chilliwack, WA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 012017

Maxima

  • 60,000 miles
The dim headlight setting is so dim that car can not be safely operated after dark without turning on the bright light setting. It is a safety hazzard! I have been a mechanic for 30 years and have never seen such poor headlights. I have changed the bulbs but it has made no difference. I have read several foums about the Altima model having this same problem. They should be recalled by the manufacturer. They are dangerous.

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

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problem #2

Mar 222019

Maxima

  • 95,000 miles
Low beam headlights are so dim they create a safety hazard.

- Beecher, IL, USA

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problem #1

Mar 012017

Maxima

  • 41,000 miles
The dim headlight setting is so dim that car can not be safely operated after dark without turning on the bright light setting. It is a safety hazzard! I have been a mechanic for 30 years and have never seen such poor headlights. I have changed the bulbs but it has made no difference. I have read several foums about the Altima model having this same problem. They should be recalled by the manufacturer. They are dangerous.

- Shawnee, OK, USA

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