Why are the headlights on my 5th generation Altima so dim?
5th Generation Altima’s Low Beam Headlights Are Extremely Dim. The low-beam headlights in the 5th generation Altima are dangerously dim, and it has nothing to do with the bulb. The problem is worst in the 2013-2015 model years as material inside the assembly breaks down creating a less effective headlamp.
What kind of headlights does a Nissan Altima have?
The Altima comes with projector headlights which is usually a bulb mounted inside a chrome-painted projector bowl. The bowl reflects light towards a magnified projector lens which sends a focused beam of light out onto the road.
What to do if your headlight is not working?
It should be, but they should also be listed under the lid. You can also check if it’s the DRL module. When you notice one side not working (Low or High beam) it could be the module. Do a search for that and see if those symptoms match yours… fix is to resolder bad soldering connections in the module…
Are there any problems with the Nissan Altima?
Attorneys Chimicles & Tikellis are investigating a potential class-action lawsuit against the automaker. This problem has popped up in the following Nissan generations. Most years within a generation share the same parts and manufacturing process. You can also expect them to share the same problems.
What are the problems with the Nissan Altima’s headlights?
1 The low-beam headlights in the 5th generation Altima are dangerously dim. 2 The reflective material inside the projector headlights can wear down, drastically reducing the beam’s power 3 In December of 2018 this problem ranked 10th in CarComplaints.com top problem trends list.
Is the Nissan Altima light dim at night?
And yes, Nissan didn’t exactly break the bank with the stock halogen bulbs in the 5th generation Altima. My 2013 Nissan Altima headlights are very dim and I have to drive with brights on just to see at night.
Why are the headlights not working on my Nissan?
NISSAN PARTS TECH. my friends honda had the same problem. except that both headlights didn’t work. it turned out to be a burnt out fuse in the fuse box. check the fuses you might have the same problem. I looked on both fuse boxes and couldn’t see anything that resembled headlights.
Are there any problems with the 2015 Nissan Altima?
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our “Beware of the Clunker” badge. Read more » Owners are complaining about transmission problems related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).