| Issue ID | 1579969 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230209 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/06/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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 The peripheral view of the road and/or medians, while driving, is obsolete.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 than one occasion, i have completely missed a car driving on either side of me, because of this issue. Even after replacing both bulbs, the lack of lighting is evident. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at night, when i do not have the help of the city street lights. I have researched this problem with nissan altimas and it seems to be an issue for 2013-2015 altimas. After speaking with a mechanic, it was confirmed that this issue is rampant among altima owners. Replacing the bulbs for the headlights does little to solve the issue, and the only other option is $1,000 worth of work to improve the problem. This is an ongoing issue that should be addressed for all individuals who own this car. Inadequate lighting, which is an understatement in this case, is a major safety hazard for the drivers of these vehicles not to mention everyone who shares the road with them. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NASHVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP6ENXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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