| Issue ID | 1649171 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11315753 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 02/03/20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2014 nissan altima 2. 5s model. After the first couple years i noticed the headlights getting dimer and dimer to the point where it was unsafe to drive at night. I had the oe bulbs replaced with lid lights and it did nothing for the projection of the headlamps still dim. So i than had hid bulbs put in and same thing no projection out of the lenses. I got on a nissan forum and it talked about the inside of the lens loosing its reflecting ability. So i went to the nissan dealer in renton where i had purchased my car and was told to call the nissans 800 number. I did call and spoke to a jennifer. Told her everything i just stated its obvious if you look thru the lens that you can see the internal reflection ability is gone. She told me i had to take it to nissan and pay for the diagnosis and repairs to get it back to oe. If you look at the nissan forum this is a severe occurring issue. So yonker nissan and nissan of north america it seems safety is not an issue to me or my family so neither is my business that goes for both of you.. And i do hope you train your nissan of north america staff on the magnusson act cause aftermarket gives a 10 year warranty on the lens assemblies to your 1 year. So i don't have to take it to nissan. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SNOHOMISH, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3APXECXXXXXX |
| 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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