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2017 Nissan Altima Lights Problems

15 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

15
Complaints
Jan 2020Sep 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (15)

criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2020

The low beams are dangerously dim. I was almost in a one car accident (couldn't see upcoming traffic circle) as a result. I have to rely on high beams for visibility whenever possible .

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NHTSA #: 11310437
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front headlights failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the front headlights were dim.

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NHTSA #: 11685278
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jun 2024

Nissan had a extended warranty on their headlight assembly. I didn't know this until 2023. I than went to Riverhead Auto Mall and had it tested, they said it passed This was on 11/28/2023.

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NHTSA #: 11594981
mediumINTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the interior dome light assembly detached from the ceiling of the vehicle and fell striking the head of the driver. No injury was reported.

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NHTSA #: 11594450
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2023

Headlights are dim. I am aware that there is a settlement in place where Nissan extended the warranty to 6 years. My car is in this warranty period.

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NHTSA #: 11504213
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver-side heat would shine dimly without warning while in use. Due to the failure, the contact would have to use her high beam headlights to safely operate the vehicle at night.

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NHTSA #: 11479633
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2022

Class action suit letter received that on car headlights would be replaced as they are very dim. North Plainfield, nj Nissan has said for past 4 months they are on back order. Dangerous situation and I believe they do not want to spend money to comply with class action suit.

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NHTSA #: 11478903
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2025

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

NHTSA #: 11654014
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2025

My vehicle has 55K miles, and you can not see your headlights shining out front of the vehicle at night. It looks like you only have on running lights. Please note the headlights do not have any problem with lens oxidation.

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NHTSA #: 11641818
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2024

low beam headlights extremely dim

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NHTSA #: 11571149
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2023

Headlights are continuing to get Dimmer. I was never notified by Nissan regarding the replacement campaign

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NHTSA #: 11520545
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2022

Headlights are to dim to see the road at night. Very dangerous. This has gotten progressively worse.

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NHTSA #: 11486143
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2022

There is a headlight system error that pops up on dash

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NHTSA #: 11457836
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2020

The low beam headlights are so dim that driving at night is extremely dangerous.

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NHTSA #: 11298526
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2019

Dim headlights- bulbs have been changed but no difference. Basically car cannot be driven after dusk. Bright lights work fine but the dim are so dim you cany tell they are even on.

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NHTSA #: 11221697

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