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2018 Nissan Altima Lights Problems

12 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

12
Complaints
Jan 2020Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (12)

criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the halogen headlights failed to function as intended and were dimmed, which reduced the visibility of the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11708109
criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2023

Air bags warning light is on driver side airbag module replaced air bag could have deployed while driving

NHTSA #: 11526180
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlights on the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle had identical stress fractures. The fractures allowed water to enter the headlight housings.

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NHTSA #: 11675351
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights were not functioning properly. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim.

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NHTSA #: 11596286
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

1- el motor esta partido 2- foco trasero derecho las conexiones están malas y los cables podridos. 3-el carro dejo de acelerar en carretera perdiendo totalmente el control. 4- lo lleve a un mecanico y el diagnostico fue que el motor esta partido porque al carro nunca le hicieron sus mantenciones ni cambios de aceite y esto deterioro el motor.

NHTSA #: 11554402
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn on a dark road, the low beam headlights were significantly dim, causing the contact to miss her turn. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11484127
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

The vehicle is frequently not recognizing that the brake is depressed. The brakes work fine but with the car not recognizing the brake is depressed, it will not start (as it is a push button start and the brake needs to be depressed for the car to start). Also because of it not recognizing that the brake is depressed, it occasionally will not shift out of park.

NHTSA #: 11299156
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2025

The headlights on my 2018 Altima SL are INCREDIBLY dim. I have tried two different LED manufacturer's bulbs with the same result. It is beyond dangerous to drive my car at night.

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NHTSA #: 11685139
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2022

the lighting isn’t good on the car! if I don’t have them on bright I cannot see

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NHTSA #: 11455465
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2021

Low beam headlights are not effective in seeing at night. Known issues in nissan altima models where headlight assembly reflective parts becomes foggy and distorted/melts due build up of heat from halogen light bulbs located in the assembly. Creates dangerous road conditions not only for the driver but for others as well.

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NHTSA #: 11407825
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2019

My headlights are awful I can't see at night because the lights project on the ground and I have to have the lights on bright just to see there should be a recall on this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11289123
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2019

Low beam headlights are dangerously and inadequately low, not allowing driver to see roadway at night while driving. Low beam headlights project only approximately 50 feet; therefore, for any speed over 45 miles per hour it is I'm possible to see far enough in front of vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11230538

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