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.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Low beam lights are extremely faint when driving at night or bad weather it's extremely difficult to see everyone always asks if I have my lights on. I don't even drive at night or bad weather anymore due to the lack of lighting being projected from my 2015 Nissan Altima it's too unsafe for myself and others in my car and I have 20/20 vision so it's not my eyes!
I have spent over 500 on lights bulbs and lighting on this Altima 2015 '..the headlights or the bulbs are trash there R very very very dim few months after purchase, I was told to change, replace, restoration its like im getting the run around and not fix the problem and its ridiculous to produce poor lighting on a car and something needs to be done immediately now!! I drive in the day now when I have to drive at night cause no lights have to use bright lights to see whom ever it may concern this need to be recall noooowww before somebodies die because of a simple fix that Nissan seems like they don't want to address until someone dies in a crash '..now!!!!!
The headlights on this vehicle have been replaced twice. I have had the Nissan dealer check these headlights and they say there is nothing wrong with them. The headlights are a severe safety hazard for night driving. I have to use my brights to be able to see at night. My granddaughter borrowed my car and she thought the headlights were off. These headlights need a safety recall before someone gets killed.
Driver and passenger head lights dim, not projecting enough light to provide clear path of visibility while driving at night. Both inner bulbs have hazed over to a cloudy white, no longer clear, and not allowing light through. Brought vehicle to my local Nissan dealer, was told both headlights needed to be replaced, and the $1100 repair would not be covered by extended warranty.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low beam head lights failed to illuminate adequately. The head light bulbs were replaced but the failure recurred. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer mcguire Nissan located at 716 West genesee St, syracuse NY 13204, (315) 802-4432 was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
- Syracuse, NY, USA
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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. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unknown.
Headlights are very dim. Bulbs were changed and don't help. After reading online this is a common issue. The entire assembly needs to be replaced for both headlights. We can only drive at night with the high beams on! this is very dangerous. This occurs all the time and has gotten progressively worse.
Low beam headlights are very dim. (high beam is fine.) low beams are so dim you have to also use the fog/driving lights to see at night, my car has them, some models don, T. changing the bulbs did not help at all, outside lens is clear. Using high beams at night irritates and is dangerous to on coming drivers. I don't like driving like that at all. Low beams should be bright enough to be see, they are not.
The headlights of my Nissan Altima 2015 is really week and is becoming weaker day by day to the point it's hazardous to drive at night especially in rain, snow or fog. I have noticed that there is accummulation of water vapor inside the headlight assembly. They don't go away.
My dim headlights are extremely low. Driving at night is a safety hazard due to the dim headlights. I have not reported this to my dealership after viewing other complaints with the same safety issue and the feedback from dealerships less than helpful. I know that headlights (bulbs) should be replaced from time to time. However, after replacing bulbs the problem still exists. The performance of the headlights, especially at night, is below industry standards. As of now this problem has been reported to NHTSA as a major safety concern. I have not discovered any real information from NHTSA, pro or con, on this issue which is concerning to me. I would hope that due diligence and follow up to consumers from NHTSA, about this complaint, is forthcoming or at the least directives are given as to resolutions to this safety issue. Also, purchasing brighter bulbs don't seem to fix the problem. I have tried that. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated concerning this headlight safety issue on my 2015 Nissan Altima.
When I 1st bought the car I upgraded the headlights to led low beams. This produced a nice light and the lighting increased significantly with a very sharp cutoff line. This was about 18 months ago. Now the low beams barely produce a blob of lighr and there is no cutoff line for the lights visible. My fog lights actually light up the road better than the low beams. This is very dangerous driving at night with very visible light actually hitting the road. I will need to replace these headlights very soon as I do allot of nighttime driving going to and from work in the winter months. If the roads are wet or damp the lighting does not even light up the lane marker lines this makes it very hard to drive esspecially on curvy roads.
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.
Lights are very dim on low beam. The headlight assembly has a manufacture defect that makes it dangerous to drive at night. Replacement for both headlight assembly's cost around $800. I am scared to drive at night because I can't see.
Have owned car for 2.5 years. Initially headlights appeared fine. The headlights brightness of the headlights has degraded so much that I believe night driving puts the driver at great risk. Visibility with low beams seem more like parking lights. No useful lighting for more than a few feet. The high beam now serve as my low beam and they appear to be declining. This is extremely unsafe and unsettling! I asked the dealership initially thinking it was the bulb. They said it wasn't the bulb, but the reflectors. They acknowledge that this has been a reported problem. A recall has not been made! this is clearly an accident waiting to happen. I'm totally fearful if it should rain as it further reduces the limited visibility. Amazing that this problem and concern that seems to have been around for at least a few years continues to go unaddressed.
When vehicle was purchase from dealer, the headlights worked great. Now the headlights are so dim while driving at night it is almost impossible to see the white and yellow lines on the road ahead of you. When contacting the dealership their answer was 'we're aware of the problem' and recommended buying new headlights at 800$ a pop. After further investigation and research I find this is in fact a manufacturing defect and several thousand complaints have been made. When can I expect a recall on this potentially deadly issue? I along with many others have been taken by a car manufacturer that puts profits before safety. Without the NHTSA standing up for the public this will continue to become and remain a issue for innocent and needless fatalities.
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- Lindenhurst, NY, USA