Headlights Problems of Nissan Altima - part 2

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the headlights failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle previously had the headlights replaced on three separate occasions by an independent mechanic; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure and declined to perform manufacturer campaign number: pc861 associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

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The headlights are extremely dim, totally ineffective for night driving and dangerous. On a dark or semi dark road there is almost no road visibility.

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Low beam headlights are not effective in seeing at night. Known issues in Nissan Altima models where headlight assembly reflective parts becomes foggy and distorted/melts due build up of heat from halogen light bulbs located in the assembly. Creates dangerous road conditions not only for the driver but for others as well. Nissan continues to ignore the ongoing issues and has yet to issue an alternative to correct the problem.

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Headlights on low beam have become dimmer over time. On Nissan forums this is a problem on different cars. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed.

Low beams are not strong enough to be able to see at night, I have to use high beams to be able to see, which in common sense makes it really dangerous for me as well the other drivers on the road by me using the high beams, I been looking around to the problem, and the problem with the headlights is where the low beam sits ( the socket ), over time it gets burnt and it just destroy the whole reflection of the halogen bulb, I placed an image so you all can check it.

The low beam headlights simply do not work. I cannot see the road directly in front of me while driving at night. I thought it was just me at first then realized that this is a national and recognized problem within the Nissan world. Using the high beam in place of the low beam does not fix the problem as they are not true high beam lights either. This has to be a safety issue. New light bulbs dont resolve this issue. Why doni have to pay over $1000 to fix a Nissan problem.

Dim low beam headlights the low beam head lights are very dim and it has happened progressively. Replacing the bulb does not resolve the issue and necescetates driving with the high-beam head lights, which is dangerous for other drivers.

At night time I noticed my low beam headlights were extremely dim. Like almost can't even see the road dim without sitting right against my steering wheel. So I turn my high beams on to see if they were dim too but those were normal. I replaced them all with led and the problem still was not resolved. I drive at night with my high beams on until I meet an oncoming vehicle and then I usually can't even see the road unless my brights are on(which is a safety concern for them as well). In the city, my lights do not even appear that they are on at all.

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver side heat would shine dim without warning while in use. Due to the failure, the contact would have to use her high beam headlights to safely operate the vehicle at night. The contact had reached out to dealer and was informed that both headlights would need replacement to repair the vehicle. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder; the vehicle had yet to be serviced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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Primary projector-styled headlights loose their intensity over the years, to the point that they no longer illuminate the road at night.

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My headlights are so dim that it is nearly impossible to see at night without my brights turned on. Research has shown me that I am one of many experiencing this serious safety concern.

The dim headlights are extremely dim, allowing me not to drive safely at night unless I have my high-beams on. This has been going on for over a year now. I've replaced the headlights with no improvement.

The head lights do not work properly. Have been replaced and they still do not work properly. I was told the headlights are a known issue and need to be recalled on the Altima and that Nissan needs to address it. Why had this not been done? it's very unsafe. I just got the Altima and it's not safe to drive when lights are needed.

Visibility has always been bad. Cannot see well driving at night. The headlights do not project.

Dim headlights on low, make it impossible to see safely at night. This is a known issue with these headlights.

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds at night, the headlights low beam did not function properly, and the contact had to use the high beam to see the road ahead. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the contact could not recall the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not provide financial aid. The failure mileage was unknown.

The low-beam headlamps on the 2013 Nissan Altima provide almost no illumination of the road ahead at night. Seriously, turning them off or on, it's almost impossible to tell the difference from the driver's seat. I had one headlamp replaced, but that made no difference. People literally flash their high-beams at us at night because they think we are driving with our headlights off. This is not a subtle problem, but rather an extraordinarily dangerous safety hazard. This problem is well known. . Read more...

The headlights on my Nissan Altima are so dim that I cannot drive safely at night. Not only are the low beams extremely dim, they do not project far down the road at all or to the side of the road. They only seem to project in a small area down on the road right in front of me thus causing huge visibility problems when trying to scan/see what is coming up in front of me. It is a huge danger for night driving if you cannot see with your headlights on!.

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at night, the headlights were very dim, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact continued driving to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected. The contact was informed that the reflective material inside the headlight housings had greatly deteriorated and no longer provided adequate luminescence while driving in low light conditions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 95,000.

The front headlights are so dim it makes seeing very difficult. This is a known problem with Nissan. The 3rd lane turned into a turn lane on a city street that I couldnt see due to the poor lighting and we struck a curb blowing out both right side tires and ruining the wheels. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

Replaced both headlight assemblies due to deterioration of reflectors. Common failure on this model. No Nissan recall. Safety issue with faulty lights. Since replacing both assemblies, have had to replace a bulb twice. Going to the dealer again because of light failure.

The low beam headlights are almost impossible to use during the dark and triple the concern when driving at night and it's raining. This used to not be the case. This is a safety hazard!!! this happens whether street driving or highway driving and essentially makes me have to use the bright lights when there is absolutely no other natural lighting to help.

1)extremely dim headlight assembly in motion and stationary. Dangerously dim and has steadily gotten worse over 2 years even after light bulbs have been replaced. Both headlight assembly are issue. 2)hood will not close and latch properly as of today 12-14-2020 following stationary routine opening of hood. Vehicle was stationary. Recall replacement for latch has not been provided by maker as of this date. Recall was in may 2020.

My daily commute takes me through rural, relatively unlit areas at night. This has become increasingly unsafe in the last year as my headlights have dimmed to the point where I am unable to see more than 60-70 feet in front of me. This poses a significant hazard throughout the year as deer are abundant in the area I drive through and any amount of inclement weather further hinders safe driving.

The headlights on low beam put out almost zero light, it is a serious safety issue. There are many threads on the internet and this is is a known issue.

Headlights are dangerously dim. Lamps have been replaced, however the Nissan dealer stated the interior of the lamp housing that reflects the light beam is deteriorated. There literally is no light protruding forward. Can not safely drive the car at night without using the high beams. The cost to fix this defect is over $1,000. The amount of light from the low beams is less than daylight running lamps. This is unacceptable. The lighting has progressively got worse over the years. This is not a lamp issue or type of lamp, rather the actual reflective housing internally that is not accessible to repair, the entire housing must be replaced. This situation is equally the same for both headlamps. Funny how the Nissan dealer knows about this problem as they have expressed other customers have had the same problem, yet there's not been a recall for what is the most important part of the car. . . . . . Clear visibility to drive at night.

Low beam headlights are very dim, changed bulbs, cleaned headlights nothing fix the problem, need to change complete headlights.

Low beam headlights very dim. Changed out halogen bulbs to led bulbs and there was no difference. Internet search results are the reflective masterial in the projectors is worn off. Come to find out from many online forums thousands of people have this same issue. Nissan should be replacing these for the safety of there customers!!.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at night, the headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway. The contact used the hi-beam headlights to properly see the roadway ahead of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 211,000.

Vehicle in motion, highway and city street driving. The low-beam headlights are dangerously dim. If driving on a road not otherwise lighted by streetlamps, nearly impossible to see the road ahead. High-beams always have to be used. Checked ground wire, replaced bulbs with no improvement. This has been an issues for a well over a year.

The low beam headlight output is so terrible I have to use my high beams at dusk or night in order to see. This is a safety hazard for myself and other drivers. Nissan needs to address and fix this problem immediately! I ran into a pothole ruining my tire and rim because I could there was not enough light output for me to see.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at night, she was unable to see the road with the low beam headlights. The contact called the local dealer heritage Nissan (1500 veterans memorial hwy ne, rome, GA 30161, (706) 291-1981) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Headlights no longer light the road adequately on the dim setting. Tried replacing bulbs but no improvement.

Recently purchased vehicle then realized that the headlights do not illuminate properly.

Low beam headlights are too dim to operate safely at night, especially with wet roads. Replacement of light bulbs does not improve low-beam performance. This seems to be a failure of the low-beam projection coating in the headlight housing. The situation is rapidly getting worse.