Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Nissan Altima has 35 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
35
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My headlights are not putting out very well at all. I have to drive on high beams at night to be abl... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlight lowbeams are dim. Replaced with new bulbs, no improvement. Headlight lens are crystal cl... |
| May 11, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Unknown |
| Jan 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Head lights very dem and I have replaced with new and still can not see far with lights on |
| Nov 16, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Nissan issued a notification of a safety issue with dimming headlights caused my a manufacturing iss... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Headlights staying dim to the point of not being able to see after dark even after replacing the hea... |
| May 24, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I am concerned about the safety of my headlights. I haven't had my car long but noticed how dim the ... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlights failed to properly ill... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights are extremely dim and unsafe to drive on the road at night. We first began noticing ... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The low beam headlights is very dim. It is almost impossible to see using that and driving at night.... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Aug 23, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The headlights are very dim. It is available for inspection upon request. It is a safety hazard at... |
| Aug 22, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The safety of the vehicle and individuals are put into a potentially dangerous position due to the k... |
| Jul 13, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Head lights have become dim to the point of even with bright lights on it’s difficult to see. I read... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Low beam light is dim. |
| Apr 4, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I had just purchased this vehicle from Dans dealers auto sales about a week ago and was brought to m... |
| Mar 24, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights are really dim .. can barely see when driving at night .. I took it to the dealershi... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The transmission has went out twice on this car, this will be the second time. It is dangerous and a... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | The transmission has went out twice on this car within 2 1/2 years. I don’t drive it excessively. It... |
| Mar 4, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The head lights are very dim and are melting so they can’t be just replaced. I can not hardly see at... |