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:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,749 miles

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2015 Nissan Altima lights problems

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 2 of 11)

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problem #188

Oct 192021

Altima

  • miles

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

Since I bought my 2015 Nissan Altima, the low-beam headlights have been dangerously dim. I stopped driving at night as I almost hit pedestrians. I'm jeopardizing my safety and others on the road. Installing a new headlight did not change visibility and the Nissan dealership inspected the problem and recommended an "Aftermarket" headlight assembly. There are no warning symptoms or signs of this problem and the vehicle is still equipped with its original headlight housing.

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #187

Oct 092022

Altima

  • miles
The front headlights of this car do not work properly. It is almost impossible to drive this car at night without always using the high beams - the front headlights do not provide enough light to see the road, people or animals clearly. This is a mayor safety hazard, not only for the driver but also for other vehicles and pedestrians. This is an issue that has taken place since the car was purchased. Therefore we opt not to drive this car at nighttime if we don't have to. I'm reporting it today because we were unable to return to the house before it got dark, and it was very scary to drive without properly lit roads. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #186

Sep 212022

Altima

  • miles
Have trouble seeing where I'm going in the dark. Nissan knows about this problem, but says it could take 9 months to get replacement headlight assembly. How did Nissan get away with not getting a safety recall" Did they line the right pockets"

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #185

Sep 132022

Altima

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

Low beam headlamps very dim causing poor lighting. Had headlamps replaced per law suit settlement agreement. Still problem unresolved. Returned to dealership to complain and was told headlamps pass their testing. Still low beam lamps are so dim its creating a safety hazard, so, I drive with high beams on. Dealership refused to drive my car at night to verify hazard. Dealership told me to buy aftermarket headlamps and they will charge me to install. This issue is not being resolved with the law suit agreement and many consumers are very upset that they are driving around with very low beam lighting.

- Anaheim Ca, CA, USA

problem #184

Apr 132022

Altima

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Received a recall notice from Nissan USA that said headlights could dim below acceptable levels. Took the vehicle into Colonial Nissan in Charlottesville VA in April 2022. Dealership confirmed our car had the problem but said no parts were available. I have checked back every 30 days since then and am always told no parts are available and Nissan can-€™t say when they will be. We have ceased driving the car at night due to dim headlights.

- Crozet, VA, USA

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problem #183

Feb 032021

Altima

  • miles
Dim lights do not provide adequate lighting. Even after replacing bulbs, amour of light given off on dim setting does not provide adequate lighting for safe night driving.

- Philadelphia, MS, USA

problem #182

Oct 252021

Altima

  • miles

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

The headlights are too dim to pass safety inspection there has been no recall but there has been s sort of class action lawsuits Why no recall to get the headlights replaced The entire headlight assembly is bad

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #181

Aug 252022

Altima

  • miles
Low beam headlights on 2015 Nissan Altima are defective and Nissan or dealer are not replacing as needed. This is a safety issue.

- Mcminnville , TN, USA

problem #180

Jun 282022

Altima

  • miles
Altima Headlight Class Action Lawsuit, issue did not begin to occur until after the deadline of 4/25/22 and did not receive a notice. Headlights are so dim and I have to drive in the dark that this puts myself and others at risk. The Nissan dealership will not look at the headlights until my VIN has been included in the NHTSA database they refer to.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #179

Jul 202022

Altima

  • miles
The gear stick gets stuck when trying to shift gears it wont move from Parking, headlights seem to not give enough lighting when on, I have replaced the transmission after 3years of having the vehicle, I still owe on the loan and the vehicle still shakes when driving over 80mph on the freeway. I dont currently have any warning lights on the vehicle. I have taken the vehicle many times for repairs for the same complaint that the vehicle shakes when driving it and the problem still has not been resolved. I already spent a lot of money on trying to fix the problems.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #178

Aug 012022

Altima

  • miles

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

Nissan has a recall for headlamps, i am an owner of a make and model and year of said recall, and have attempted to have headlamps corrected; dealership says i won-€™t receive the remedy. I cannot see with the current headlight and it is a safety issue.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #177

Jun 142016

Altima

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Headlamps are very dim took vehicle for headlamps replacement, according to the dealership headlamps are okay. I am driving at night with basically no headlamps which makes it a safety hazard for me and other motor vehicles drivers.

- Roy, UT, USA

problem #176

Jun 082020

Altima

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Headlights low beams does not work properly, you can hardly see the road at night, at first I thought it was the bulbs, but I went to buy some led lights to see if it worked better but it did not, I even paid for my headlights to be polished, but did not see any change, I looked for information and there was a law sue against Nissan for the headlights, they find out that the chrome inside the light gets deteriorated with time and that causes that the light get blurred, and the only solution is to buy new headlights, which I dont think is fair since is a manufacture problem and not a wear and tear issue, plus is a safety issue since you can not see clearly at night whenyou drive.

- Mission, TX, USA

problem #175

Mar 222022

Altima

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Altima headlamps settlement Can-€™t drive at night due To dim headlamps Approved for replacement March 2022 by Nissan dealership Gray daniels in Brandon ms by service advisor Josiah Williams and his supervisor Called a month later and told they didn-€™t know when lamps Would be available Called last week to Josiah-€™s personal phone, left a msg and have Not gotten a callback

- Pearl, MS, USA

problem #174

Jun 172021

Altima 4-cyl

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I understand there was a recall on head lights! I called & was told they would send the information & I never received anything. I can-€™t see in front of me 4 feet. Something needs to be done. Vin# [XXX] Please someone help me!! Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #173

Jun 222022

Altima

  • miles
Driver side head light is defaulted does not reflect there for you are blind at night. I was pulled over by the cops and they told me that the next time I-€™m driving at night I will get a ticket-€¦

- Zimmerman , MN, USA

problem #172

Mar 012022

Altima

  • miles
My vehicle is part of the class action suit for Nissan Altima headlamp assemblies. I have gone through the proper channels with Nissan. In the interim I have had a bulb go out. At this point my car is dangerous to drive after dark and I must drive with high beams on. Nissan will not do anything to help except to say that I am on the list. I avoid driving after dark as much as possible, but some times it is absolutely necessary. Nissan is being negligent in this by not offering any solution and not being willing to help with the replacement bulb or trying to expedite the replacement of my headlamp assemblies. If there is an accident due to the state of the headlamps I will take legal action against Nissan.

- Watauga, TN, USA

problem #171

Mar 162022

Altima

  • miles
Nissan Altima headlights do not work effectively and barely illuminate the roadway. Recall was issued for headlight replacements months ago. Car was brought to dealership months ago for headlight inspection and approved for headlight replacements. Multiple phone calls have been made to find out when the actual headlight replacement will occur but still have not received an answer to if/when headlights will be replaced. Have tried replacing headlight bulbs with 3 different brands/types of bulbs and none of them make a difference with the brightness of headlights.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

problem #170

Jun 142022

Altima

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There was a class action lawsuit for the highlights on my Nissan. The first week of April 2022 we had the highlights check by a Nissan Dealer. We were told that it is included in the Lawsuit and that they would replace the highlights. They had to order them and would call when the came in. It has been two months and they keep saying the replacement highlights has not come in. I call the parts department and was told that I could come in and pay for them. Then they could have them next day. Call the service department and was told again that our car is on a waiting list for the highlights. They don't know when they will well have the replacement highlights. The car can not be driven at night without the high lights on. We were pull over one night for riding with the highlights on oncoming vehicles and told that it is not safe to drive the car until the lights are fixed.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #169

Mar 282022

Altima

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I received a class action lawsuit settlement for the headlights of my Nissan Ultima when I contacted the dealership they said there is a no contest I don-€™t know what that means but I know I was supposed to receive replacement headlights due to my headlights being so dim It-€™s hard to see while driving at night and is really a safety hazard Nissan is not Honering the settlement

- Bronx, NY, USA

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