| Issue ID | 1593093 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11244620 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/01/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Low-beam headlights became increasingly dim over several months to the point where there is no forward street illumination. I now must always drive with bright hi-beam lights on. On-coming drivers often flash for me to dim/lower the brights causing a safety hazard for both me and the approaching driver. Dealer technician confirms that bulbs are fully functional with normal dim brightness and do not need replacing. The only remedy suggested is for both left and right headlamp assemblies be replaced costing over $1000 each. This on a four year old car suggests to me that this is a manufacturer's responsibility. A 30 second on-line search instantly shows that other 2013-2015 nissan altima owners have the same problem with their cars. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SEATTLE, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP5FNXXXXXX |
| 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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