2015 Nissan Altima: Headlights are too dim
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Altima report: headlights are too dim. CarComplaints.com lists 57 owner complaints, average mileage 83,100 miles.
NHTSA has 270 owner complaints for the 2015 Altima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765361 (filed 09/18/2026): “The headlights are so dim we cannot see safely at night, we have had everything professionally cleaned and installed new super bright bulbs, it has made zero difference. does someone really have to die for this to be taken seriously? there was a huge lawsuit a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757201 (filed 08/15/2026): “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.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace both headlight assemblies (26 reports) replace with high quailty bulbs (3 reports) projectors need to be replaced (2 reports) replace headlight assembly (2 reports) headlight conversion kit (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $670 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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