2015 Nissan Altima Exterior Lighting Problems
- 72
- 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.
Among these 72 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- drive night · 19 records
- beam headlights · 14 records
- high beams · 13 records
- headlight assembly · 8 records
- safety hazard · 6 records
- headlights very · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
My headlight dim not bright never was perfect even beginning time by time getting worse may getting more worse last years . I replaced light bulb but didn't changed same dim l afraid to drive evening not safe to drive if rainy day i don't drive at all because u cant see nothink these head light that bad . .l bought my car beginning to 2016 only 4 years old car.
ODI 11309264
Exterior Lighting
Tl* 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.…
ODI 11297495
Exterior Lighting
Lens in the headlight assembly has burnt off and the car is unsafe to drive at night. Numerous issues with this problem.
ODI 11291603
Exterior Lighting
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.…
ODI 11244620
Exterior Lighting
Extremely dim low beam headlights. I can barely see more than a few car lengths ahead of me and it feels very unsafe at night. I need this to be fixed.
ODI 11173428
Exterior Lighting
Lights just got dim and kept getting dim. Rook it to a repair shop and they said it was a shortage somewhere.
ODI 11164811
Exterior Lighting
Headlights r so dim that at night it seems they are off. The lens cover is not oxidized and the bulbs are only two years old.
ODI 11155681
Exterior Lighting
I have nissan altima 2015 for 4 years. I have a real problem with headlights that limited my driving during night or dark situation. The first year of my car, the headlights were fine and work, but in the second year, headlight becomes more dimer. On the second year, i took it for va inspection, and the inspector told me to take care of your headlights. After a while i noticed, it becomes more dimer. I cannot see 10…
ODI 11151055
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving at night, the headlights did not project or illuminate brightly enough to view the road. The vehicle was taken to carmax (located at 130 mason mcknight jr pkwy, augusta, ga 30907, [redacted]) and the headlight bulbs were replaced. The contact stated that the bulb replacement did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11170018
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Headlights dangerously dim. No visibility driving after dark. Lights does not illuminate road. Cannot see anything in front or see curbs or people crossing roads. This is a known issue with 2013-2015 nissan cars. It is so unsafe to drive at night as you cannot see anything in front of car. Changed bulbs twice, brought new headlight assembly and still had same problem after 7 mos. Nissan should recall headlight…
ODI 11222268
Exterior Lighting
I've now replaced my headlights a second time in less than a month and no change. When i drive on streets, highways, or when i turn at dark i have no visibility from my headlights.the lights aren't proejecting enough light so that i can see three feet ahead of me. Other vehicles pull up behind me and their headlights show a shadow in front of me. Nissan wants to charge me $200 to look at them to tell me i what's…
ODI 11179757
Exterior Lighting
The headlights are too dim (low beams). You can't not see 3 feet up front and there is no solution. Night driving is a serius safety issue and as the car gets older the problem increases.
ODI 11133027
Exterior Lighting
Car has poor visualbility during night time driving with lights on low beam has changed lights to led and bought higher quality bulbs which hasnt helped the problem car was brought brand new 2015 and has noticed problem of low light reflection since early 2018
ODI 11219513
Exterior Lighting
Headlights have become extremely dim on low beam. Cannot see even a few feet ahead, cannot see anything on the sides like curbs. Makes it treacherous to drive after dark. I almost hit a pedestrian twice in the last month because i could not see them without the brights on. Barely bright enough to pick up on the reflective buttons that mark lanes. Can't see enough of the street to make turns, without running the risk…
ODI 11142767
Exterior Lighting
The first time i noticed this problem was on a girls trip to rockport, tx on sept 1, 2018. One of the ladies asked if my headlights were on. I said yes. She asked me to pull over so she can confirm. She confirmed the lights were on. On september 23, 2018 i was coming back home on a dark highway with my sister when we found could not see three feet in front of the vehicle. It appeared as though i had no headlights…
ODI 11142610
Exterior Lighting
I was told that my lights seemed very dimmed. Being that i live in the city full lights so it's hard to tell but i've noticed the last couple of times i've gone out of town and had to take darker roads, the lighting on the vehicle is terrible. You can barely see 5ft in front of you and that's very dangerous while driving....someone needs to look into this and correct the problem.
ODI 11128057
Exterior Lighting
Low beam lights are so dim that it is dangerous at night *dsy
ODI 11162857
Exterior Lighting
My low beam headlights are very dim making it very hard to drive at night and in dark situations. It is the only vehicle i have and i am a nurse that has to take call and drive at night. My son and i drove at night for a ballgame and i could barely see. I went to auto zone and o'reilly's and both places told me replacing bulbs wouldn't help. This is very dangerous.
ODI 11123593
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights are very dim. Low beam bulbs were replaced, and lights are still very dim. Unable to see the road - especially with oncoming traffic, in the rain, and in areas with some street lighting. Must use high beams at all times to be able to see the road at night and in the rain. This is an ongoing problem.
ODI 11172539
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are so dim they're barely lite. Took vehicle to the richmond nissan dealership. Result: the projectors are bad and the entire headlight assembly has to be replace on both lights!! Quoted cost (parts and labor): $1100 -$1200. I declined the service offered. There are many, many, many links and documentation that this has been a problem for nissan for years with earlier 2000 year cars!!!! Mine is a 2015.…
ODI 11204623
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are extremely dim. I got pulled over twice because my headlights were to din or appear to be off. I have replaced the bulbs but it remained the same. This needs to be recalled immediately because it a safety issue when driving in the rain and at night. I drive a lot at night and i have to use my high beam and that makes it dangerous for other drivers because it distracts them. Why won't nissan recall this…
ODI 11110863
Exterior Lighting
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.
ODI 11282237
Exterior Lighting
Headlights do not project on low beam. It looks like you only have parking lights on it is so dim. It isn't safe to drive after dark.
ODI 11165304
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the headlights failed to operate, especially while driving at night. Crown nissan (5151 34th st n, st. Petersburg, fl 33714, [redacted]) stated that the headlights were fine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 11203049
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I have experienced an increase in loss of roadway visibility due to the malfunctioning and dimming of my 2015 nissan altima headlights. I have made several documented complaints to nissan motor corp and my local nissan dealer in bradenton and brandon, who advised it would require me to pay a costly repair out of pocket. The problem has worsen. I am unable to drive my vehicle at night, limiting my schedule to an…
ODI 11151486
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2015 Nissan Altima.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.