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2003 Nissan Altima Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Nissan Altima has 10 NHTSA lights complaints and 6 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Nissan Altima

Engine
518
Structure
111
Electrical
62
Other
30
Powertrain
27
Airbags
26
Fuel System
25
Speed Control
17
Suspension
15
Steering
13
Lights
10
Visibility
9
Brakes
9
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

10

Complaints

6

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Lights Recalls

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

06E023000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED...

06E064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AM...

07E054000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 315-1145L-AS AND 315-1145R-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PAS...

07E063000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS, P/N 02-AZ-NA02-B-A, SOLD FOR USE ON 2002-2004 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE D...

07E074000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHIC...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 1, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TURNED OF...
Feb 8, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTUREON A VISIT TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY HEADLIGHT REPLACED, I WAS INFORMED THE FLOOR ON THE P...
Sep 5, 2010EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNISSAN ALTIMA 2003 EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO MELT AROUND THE LOW BEAM BULB. DEALER GLENDALE NIS...
Jul 13, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS ARE NOT SEALED LEADING TO THE FOGGING OF THE LENS WHICH MAKES IT HARD OR UNCLEAR FOR THE ...
Apr 24, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT EVERY 6 MONTHS OR SO. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS, ...
Jun 1, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE2003 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS TWO DESIGN FLAWS. ONE FLAW IS THAT THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR IS TOO SHORT. ...
Nov 1, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT LENS MELTED OFF FRO...
Oct 6, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTOOK THE CAR TO BAKER JACKSON NISSAN IN HOUSTON TO REPLACE A BURNED OUT HEADLIGHT. SERVICE ADVISOR ...
Dec 19, 2003EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP FAILED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT HIPPODROME, TONY BRYANT, THE FAIL...
Oct 1, 1999EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTIO...

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