| Issue ID | 1599727 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11254550 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/09/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We purchased this used and upon driving it at night, we discovered the headlights are very dim. It's nearly impossible to see without the high beams on. Replacing the bulbs did not help at all. We have since done some research and see that it is a very common problem with 2013, 2014, and 2015 nissan altimas. The research says that the reflective covering in the headlight assembly becomes blackened and then, even with working bulbs, does not properly project the light forward. The only way to fix it is to replace the whole headlight assembly at a dealership which is very costly. We are afraid to drive this car at night at all, and should not be responsible for the huge repair cost. If the articles are correct, nissan is aware of the issue, but refusing to issue a recall. Please help. See attached article: http://www. Nissanproblems. Com/altima-projector-headlights/ |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VICKSBURG, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP9ECXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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