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2005 Nissan Altima Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Nissan Altima has 12 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Nissan Altima

Engine
338
Structure
338
Powertrain
99
Electrical
67
Other
45
Airbags
40
Steering
31
Brakes
31
Speed Control
19
Tires
19
Suspension
17
Lights
12
Fuel System
11
Visibility
9
Latches & Locks
6
Seat Belts
3
Wheels
3

12

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Lights Recalls

07E087000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN TYC HALOGEN TYPE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/N 20-6644-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2005-2006 NISSAN ALTIMA PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTOME...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 27, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEOpen Safety Recall Check October 25, 2007 07e087000 Exterior Lighting:headlights Certain TYC Halogen...
Feb 1, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINECATALYTIC CONVERTER! AND PRECAT! *TR
Sep 2, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1. THREE HANDLES ON THE NISSAN ALTIMA ON MY CAR HAVE SNAPPED OFF WHEN OPENING. EVEN AFTER REPLACING...
Mar 5, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE ...
May 26, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE OTHER DAY I GOT PULLED OVER FOR HAVING NO LIGHTS ON IN THERE REAR BUT MY LIGHTS WERE ON IN THE F...
Jul 23, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI BOUGHT THIS '05 ALTIMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I DON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT A LOT BUT WHEN I DID FOR THE 1ST...
Dec 15, 2010EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI BOUGHT A 2005 ALTIMA 2.5 S BRAND NEW AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED AND KEPT IN PERFECT CONDITION....
Jan 1, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITYTHE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA LOOK LIKE THEY ARE BURNED ON THE INSIDE AND FOGGY LOOKING. A...
Aug 20, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON LOWBEAM AT NIGHT YOU CAN HARDLY SEE WHERE YOU ARE GOING. I AM VERY UNCOMFORTA...
Mar 4, 2005INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT2005 NISSAN ALTIMA - THE RADIO PRODUCES AN ACCEPTABLE SOUND BUT THE FACE PLATE LACKS SUFFICIENT LUMI...
Jan 1, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHIGH BEAM LIGHT CASTS A STRONG BEAM OF LIGHT STRAIGHT UP TO THE SKY. *TC THIS WAS A DISTRACTION ...
Nov 4, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI PURCHASED A NEW 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA THE FIRST TIME I DROVE THE CAR AT NIGHT AND TURNED ON THE LOW ...

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