2014 Nissan Altima Exterior Lighting Problems
- 142
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- high beams · 55 records
- beam headlights · 32 records
- drive night · 21 records
- replaced bulbs · 16 records
- headlights very · 16 records
- feet front · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I have a 2014 nissan altima that has 72,000 miles on it. The low beam headlights are so dim i can barely see a foot in front of me. This is a real safety concern. I have replaced the bulbs with led and it did not fix the problem. Traveling on any road i have to put my bright lights on just to see. It's not safe to drive it at night and i shouldn't have to put my safety or the safety of others in jeopardy just…
ODI 11230641
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights have deteriorated to the point the car cannot e driven at night. The bulbs were replaced twice with no improvement. Adjusting the bulbs also did not improve the illumination. The car is unsafe to drive at night and the car has been parked for the last four weeks. It's obviously an engineering flaw the consumer should not pay for. You can't value engineer safety. I contacted nissan to see if they…
ODI 11297034
Exterior Lighting
Despite replacing the bulbs and even trying hid light bulbs for the car, it is nearly impossible to drive at night due to the headlights being so dim. You literally have to drive with your bright lights (high beams) on in order to see more than a few feet ahead of you as you drive. It is extremely dangerous and poses risk not only to the driver because they can't see without driving with high beams on, but also to…
ODI 11228924
Exterior Lighting
The headlights of the nissan altima 2014 are too dim for safe driving after dark. The low beams, on regular setting, barely shine in front of the vehicle and provide little to no lighting for the surrounding roadways. The peripheral view of the road and/or medians, while driving, is obsolete. While driving the highway at night, i am forced to turn on the high beams in order to see a few feet in front of me. On more…
ODI 11230209
Exterior Lighting
My 2014 nissan altima headlights are very dim and i have to drive with brights on just to see at night. This is a real safety concern. I have replaced the bulbs twice with led and hid and they have not fixed the problem.
ODI 11218398
Exterior Lighting
Tl* 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, [redacted], to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlamp bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was…
ODI 11297957
Exterior Lighting
The headlight low beams were very dim. I replace the entire headlight assembly. About 1/3 of the reflective surface inside the projector was burn off and parts were cracked from the heat of the head lamp. The headlights were so dim at times it was impossible to see the road. This is a very unsafe condition and should not happen in a five year old car. The dealer wanted about $1000.00 to repair as both the right and…
ODI 11222065
Exterior Lighting
Takada recall. On my 2014 altima can't see with lights on low beam have to drive with them on high beam. Replaced bulbs multiple times but doesn't help. This is very dangerous as i can barely see 10 feet in front of me.
ODI 11194514
Exterior Lighting
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…
ODI 11300154
Exterior Lighting
Vehicle has terrible visibility at night when in motion. The vehicle has an inferior headlight assembly, causing you to drive nearly blind and to almost rely on the next vehicle in front of you to provide you a path. I initially thought it was the headlight bulbs that were the issue. I had changed them out and it only improved visibility ever so slightly. I was told by the nissan dealership that it is due to the…
ODI 11278775
Exterior Lighting
Low dim headlights in front of vehicle. Makes it extremely hard to drive vehicle at night without high beams.
ODI 11190862
Exterior Lighting
Our 2014 nissan altima began experiencing a deterioration of it's headlights over the past few months. At present, unless the high beams are on, the lights do not illuminate the road at all. Drivers are forced to either use high beams, which may blind or bother oncoming traffic, or be left with no effective headlights if on low beam.
ODI 11207511
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
While driving car lights would dim when turning car shut off while driving. No warning ,no codes , no safety lights to use. Couldn't move car because steering locked plus no power. Would not start towed car to dealer. They can't find the issues. Car is unsafe to drive shutting off and no emergency lights to warn other drivers. Because all power goes. I tried to pull over but lights continued to dim. If it had been…
ODI 11185605
Exterior Lighting
Lights are extremely dim! I can't see at night without using high beams. I have bought new bulbs (led) without a solution. Dealership solution is to pay $1000+ to get new headlights. Many other altima owners are experiencing the same issue.
ODI 11297060
Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall i purchased this vehicle in october 2018. Since the purchase, my low beam headlights have made me run completely off of the road once and almost got hit by another vehicle because of the severely dim; almost non-existent low beams. Therefore i have been forced to drive at night using only my high beams because as a single mother of 4, i cannot afford to replace or repair entire assemble. I have…
ODI 11217821
Exterior Lighting
The last couple months i noticed the headlight were getting dimmer. I replaced the bulbs with ones that are 60% brighter but it was marginally brighter. I can barely see a few feet in front if it's completely dark. I can see my car's shadow cast from the lights of the car behind me. I cannot tell if the lights are on until i'm right behind a vehicle. Road signs are barely luminated and i have to switch to high beams…
ODI 11180434
Exterior Lighting
Headlights (normal driving) are extremely dim. Difficult to see at time, using foglights and high beams to make safe.
ODI 11179750
Exterior Lighting
Driver side low beam is extremely dim. Had it looked at. Headlight housing. $700. At night i can't see so i have to keep my high beams on.
ODI 11180709
Exterior Lighting
Driver side headlight is dim. Changing the bulb doesn't help. The projector inside the housing goes bad prematurely and the headlight must be replaced as a whole. I had this car brand new and it's well taken care of. It has 82k miles on it. My wife was pulled over because of this. Nissan will not help.
ODI 11182850
Exterior Lighting
Driver side headlight is very dim and very hard to see at night. I replaced the bulb, but after replacing the bulb it still very dim on driver side headlight. Its very hard to drive at night with this poor lighting. If i drive with high beams other cars flash me to lower the light because i blind them with the high beams.
ODI 11183578
Exterior Lighting
Low beams are extremely dim creating a safety hazard. Forced to use high beams to see the road. Internet is filled with same complaint. May be the design that presents a projection problem. Has been ongoing, but getting worse with time.
ODI 11175961
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that the low beam headlights were dim and the high beam headlights had to be used when driving. The vehicle was taken to nissan of las cruces (1801 s main st, las cruces, nm 88005, [redacted]). The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the headlights were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 11170005
Exterior Lighting
The low beam headlights on our 2014 nissan altima are so dim you can barely see. I changed the bulbs out to a brighter aftermarket led bulb and the difference is minimal at best. The high beams are still very bright but they are not the projection style. In order to be able to see at night when there is oncoming traffic i must keep the fog lights onto light up the road. The illumination is so poor that security…
ODI 11166717
Exterior Lighting
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.
ODI 11301198
Exterior Lighting
The low beam headlights are very dim, projecting only 2-3 feet in front of the vehicle. Replacing the bulbs does not help. The reflective coating on the projection lens has worn off causing the light beam to not project well. This creates very poor visibility and is a safety hazard.
ODI 11281703
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