2015 Nissan Altima exterior lighting problems
269 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2015 Nissan Altima — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The headlights are dangerously dim. There has been a class action lawsuit for these specific makes and models for the reflectors in the headlights being damaged over time, resulting in the entire headlight assemblies needing replaced.”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“When driving at night, the low beam headlights were noticeably dim. The headlight bulbs were replaced and the lenses were cleaned on both headlights. This did not fix the issue. I have also adjusted the angle of them, and they’re still dim. My safety is at risk when I drive at night since I am…”
filed May 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Altima | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Altima | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Altima | 42 | 8% |
| 2014 Altima | 299 | 27% |
| 2013 Altima | 441 | 19% |
| 2012 Altima | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Altima | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 Altima | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.