10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,205 miles

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problem #154

Nov 012019

Altima

  • miles
My low beams headlight are so dim that I cannot drive safety without use of high beams light. Other driver are not safe either when I have to use my high beams, just in order for me to see at night when driving. I replaced the bulbs more than one time and there is still no improvement.

- Annandale, VA, USA

problem #153

Jan 022017

Altima

  • 37,000 miles
Both low beam headlights no longer adequately illuminate the road at night, creating very unsafe driving conditions. Illumination intensity has gradually gotten worse over time. Use of high beams is required to adequately view the road at night, which blinds oncoming drivers, thus creating unsafe driving conditions for them.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #152

Sep 102019

Altima

  • 49,000 miles
Low beam headlights on 2014 Nissan Altima have deteriorated to a point where the light does not project out onto other cars on the roadway and traffic control devices cannot be seen resulting in collision with curb type median traffic control device while moving to turn due to inadequate illumination of roadway surfaces.

- Fayetteville, NY, USA

problem #151

Jul 052017

Altima

  • 21,313 miles
Headlights on my 2014 Nissan Altima are dim and I have had a plethora of near death experiences because other cars flash their bright lights at me thinking my lights were not on. I was even followed and told that my lights were not on and had to show the driver that my lights were on.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

problem #150

Jan 012020

Altima

  • 125,000 miles
The headlights are very bad at night I have changed out with new ones 5 times. Also the steering have to keep being corrected when driving car wants to go into other lanes I had 2 wheel alignments in still no help

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #149

Aug 072019

Altima

  • miles
Low beam lights are extremely hard to see the road. Visibility is low and dangerous. The lights worked fine when I first purchased the vehicle. Oncoming cars are flashing lights at me while driving thinking I do not have my lights turned on. This problem could be a serious safety issue if addressed asap.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #148

Jan 032020

Altima

  • miles
Low beams you can't hardly see anything at all at night. Very dangerous

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #147

Jan 222020

Altima

  • 115,000 miles
When the lights are turned on to drive at night, the driver's side headlight is not as bright as the passenger side even after getting a new headlight. The light is bright when up close but is barely visible far away. Basically, you are driving with one headlight at night making it very hard to see.

- Fithian, IL, USA

problem #146

Jan 082019

Altima

  • 33,698 miles
Over time the low beam headlights are so dim it is unsafe to drive without high beams on at night the road cannot be seen.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #145

Nov 252019

Altima

  • 73,000 miles
Factory light beams where dangerously low. Visibility was close to none, often had to drive with high beams on. I thought that it was the lightbulb which was replaced and this did not fix the issue. I had to replace the entire light compartment in order to fix the issue. Looked up online that many other drivers experienced the same issue due to a thin layer in the reflector compartment that once it fades, it causes the light to not reflect properly onto the road. This manufacturer error should be looked at, as this is a major safety hazard for drivers.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #144

Jan 012017

Altima

  • 40,000 miles
My headlights are so dim I cannot see, I replaced the bulbs and there is no change, the issue is in the headlight covering, its darkening the bulb. It is a hazard!

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #143

Apr 012019

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
Starting in April 2019 on my 2014 Nissan Altima sv. The low beam headlights are extremely dim. They are easily overpowered by the turn signal, and headlights from other vehicles cast a "shadow" when driving behind this vehicle. This presents a serious safety hazard especial in any wet weather event it is almost like having no lights on at all. If there is a minimum lumens that need to be projected to the road this design is not doing it. The bulbs were replaced with appropriate units, no change in the effectiveness of the lights. When I contacted Nissan about this safety defect they provided no solution. And took zero responsibility for the companies design flaw.

- Wharton, NJ, USA

problem #142

Jan 112020

Altima

  • 100,000 miles
About a year ago I noticed I could not see well at night. I took my car in to have the headlights replaced. I thought it was my driver side low beam. They replaced it. About a week later it still was not any better. Took it back in and they said it was fine. I replaced the bulb 2 more times and still was awful. Then I discovered that this issue was common in 2014 Altima. I was told I could fix the issue by replacing some parts. Replaced my passenger side, but was told that because of all the issues that the driver's side low beam had melted. I have to replace the entire assembly. This will end up costing $800, for headlights. This is an extremely dangerous problem. I was told I was lucky that my car did not catch on fire. Nissan needs to fix this problem and provide the repairs. Accidents could happen due to this dangerous problem.

- Boyertown, PA, USA

problem #141

Jun 012019

Altima 4-cyl

  • 88,383 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at night, the light projected from the headlamps were inadequate. The vehicle was taken to first team Nissan of new river valley located at 2130 N franklin street, christiansburg, va 24073, (540) 382-2903, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlamp bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was then informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,383.

- Radford, VA, USA

problem #140

Jan 012017

Altima

  • miles
Headlights are not bright enough and not visible driving at nite. Very dangerous and not safe for nite driving an accident waiting to happen for all 2013-2015 atima models.have to purchase new headlights which cost me $300 for headlight and $300 to install. I feel there should be a recall for these Nissan atima's and I should get reimbursed.

- Woodland Park, NJ, USA

problem #139

Dec 302019

Altima

  • 103,011 miles
I was driving on the highway and noticed that I had low visibility and could not see as far as 1 foof ahead and had to use my high beams all the way home. I assumed that it was my bulbs or battery and changed them both out. When I changed them, I noticed no change and almost hit a parked car and feel that it is very dangerous not only for me but others that have the same make and model and year of car and feel that something needs to be done because it is a safety risk.

- Galloway, OH, USA

problem #138

Jan 052020

Altima

  • 115,000 miles
Headlights are dangerously dim. Reflector no longer projects light. Many complaints on message boards.

- White House, TN, USA

problem #137

Sep 192019

Altima

  • miles
Low beam headlights are very dim when driving at night. I can't see anything that is more than 100 feet in front of the vehicle. This can cause an incident especially on the highway going faster speeds and non illuminated areas where you need to see further ahead. The high beam lights are perfectly fine, but when using my low beam headlights, it's almost like they are not even turned on.

- Waialua, HI, USA

problem #136

Jul 302019

Altima

  • miles
The headlights on both side becomes extremely dim to see the road at night, which becomes hazardous. Went to Nissan dealer who told this is a known problem in Altima and no recall has been ordered. They were not sure of solution but told the whole assembly would need to be changed. Several times got beeped from incoming cars as the headlights were so dim as if headlights were not turned on. I first noticed this issue in July of 2019 and this issue has become more evident once my daughter started to practice driving using this car.

- Center Valley, PA, USA

problem #135

Jan 012018

Altima

  • 49,000 miles
My 2014 Altima's low beam headlights are extremely dim that is not secure to drive at night. Changing the bulbs don't fix the problem.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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