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2015 Nissan Altima owner complaints

940 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

lighting 9 complaints shown

261 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
12/29/2021 90,000 mi ODI #11445499.0

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front headlights were dim. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

12/29/2020 25,000 mi ODI #11385422.0

Hello, I drive a 2015 Nissan altima s with 115,000 miles on it. The other night I was pulled over for not having my headlights on. The thing is, my headlights were on. My headlights are so incredibly dim (as a result of a factory defect in my vehicle) that the police officer behind me couldn't tell that they were on. I was given a warning and told that I need to address this problem. I have tried to address this issue in the past. I've been to the Nissan dealership twice about this, both times I was told that this is a well known issue but there is nothing that can be done besides changing the entire headlight assembly. Even if I do, I was told, this problem will likely happen again. The plastic that immediately surrounds my headlight is cheap, and as it heats up, it produces a ga

12/28/2024 ODI #11632853.0

Headlight brightness has diminished to levels below safe operation of vehicle in darkness. Changing bulbs, adjusting beam pattern and restoring outer shell of headlight assembly did not increase brightness. Internal reflectors, which cannot be cleaned or replaced, have lost their effectiveness over time. Driver, pedestrian and all other driver’s safety are at risk. Independent observation and multiple video streaming service videos have reported similar issues. The only recourse is assembly replacement at the expense of the consumer.

12/28/2023 83,000 mi ODI #11562283.0

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds at night, the headlights were extremely dim. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the defect; however, the contact was informed that the part was no longer covered under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

12/28/2020 132,000 mi ODI #11385268.0

Vehicle in motion, highway and city street driving. The low-beam headlights are dangerously dim. If driving on a road not otherwise lighted by streetlamps, nearly impossible to see the road ahead. High-beams always have to be used. Checked ground wire, replaced bulbs with no improvement. This has been an issues for a well over a year.

12/28/2019 ODI #11291743.0

My headlights are getting dimmer and dimmer. I replaced the bulbs twice. But they are still dimming. Now having to use high beams all the time.

12/28/2017 63,000 mi ODI #11057028.0

Low beams are extremely dim. It is very difficult to see at night. Even harder to see if there is rain. Replacing the bulb to the highest degree does not solve problem. Many owners have complained of the same problem. Nissan is aware but has not recalled. This is a major safety issue. I can only see with the high beams. This causes problems for other drivers. Please at least investigate this issue.

12/27/2022 ODI #11498995.0

Headlight assemblies are so dim, even after replacing headlamp bulbs, that the vehicle is unsafe to drive at night. Nissan and dealer are unwilling to correct under the class actio Suarez vs Nissan eventhough vehicle was presented and confirmed needing repair during the time period

12/27/2019 ODI #11291603.0

Lens in the headlight assembly has burnt off and the car is unsafe to drive at night. Numerous issues with this problem.

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12/31/2014 ODI #10669320.0

I just purchased a 2015 altima sv with the tech package. This include several safety features, but the one I wanted most was the blind spot warning system. I discovered in the first 2 weeks that when it was raining or the roads were wet, the bsw could give false alarms like a car was next to me, when there was no other cars near me. I brought the car to the dealer twice for this and on the second time, I was handed a bulletin that shows the issue. I was told by the dealer to contact Nissan customer support for resolution. I just heard back from them on 12/30/14 and their response was that it was working as designed. How can a safety feature that is part of a 1000.00 package be designed to give false alarms when the roads are wet. Please investigate and have have Nissan resolve this

12/30/2020 100,000 mi ODI #11385638.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan altima. The contact stated while his spouse was driving 40 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened, crashing into the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was damaged along with the hood latch. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven back to his residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

12/29/2023 150,000 mi ODI #11562631.0

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the hood and the trunk unintendedly opened. Additionally, the rear driver’s side window failed to roll down as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the hood latch needed to be replaced. The hood latch was replaced. The window and trunk were not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

airbags 3 complaints shown

154 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/30/2016 14,000 mi ODI #10938717.0

My 2015 altima airbag lights were on, I brought the car in for servicing on december 23rd to cover the recall. On the 29th with wife in car airbag light came back on dashboard. Sensor does not work properly in seat. Wife weighs over 120 pounds. I looked online and found many other people have the same issue with the recall, their car never receives the update and customers have to go back in repeatedly and the problem is never resolved. So airbags won't deploy now when my wife is a passenger. Nissan is not replacing everything they could to fix the problem. For some the reprogramming works. For others they need complete replacement of electronics. My car is going back in for what they call "servicing" as the recall was already preformed on the vehicle.

12/29/2023 Crash ODI #11562684.0

I was on the 15 freeway going home and bent down to pick up something I dropped and hit the car that was stopped in front of me. What I remember is my glasses flying off and I hit my chest and head on the steering wheel and also broke my foot. At that time I realized that the air bag did not deploy and the seat belt did not hold me and I hit the steering wheel with full force. I spent three days in the trauma center being treated for bleeding on the brain. There was 10 recalls on this vehicle, a 2015 Nissan Altima, and 2 former owners did not carry out their responsibilities to get the recalls taken care of. Now I am suffering because the owners where too lazy to be responsable.

12/29/2017 27,000 mi ODI #11057323.0

The front passenger side airbag indicator light intermittently indicates that the passenger airbag is off when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. This generally happens when I first turn the vehicle on and there is someone already sitting in the front passenger seat. If I shut the vehicle off and turn it back on then the airbag light will go off indicating that the airbag is on. I took it to the Nissan dealer and they said that the computer does not show a problem and that there is nothing that they can do about it. They told me that the airbag system was under warranty through 99,999 miles or 2030 if there is an incident it would be covered. That is not very reassuring to hear that if the airbag fails it will be cover under warranty.

powertrain 2 complaints shown

156 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/30/2021 ODI #11445677.0

Transmission went out with no warning. Ran fine the night before, the next morning I couldn't go anywhere. Shop has confirmed by code that is being thrown the transmission has went out, $2900 fix.

12/30/2014 1,800 mi ODI #10669168.0

I was driving my 2015 Nissan altima on the road and there was heavy traffic so it was sort of stop and go and lots of idling. Each time I pressed on the gas, it seems the car hesitated to go. After I got to my destination, I then drove onto interstate 85 in gastonia, north carolina and the car started making a loud whistling noise and would not accelerate. The drive shaft also started shaking really bad. The car stalled as I was driving on the interstate and I was able to pull off and the car coasted off the highway. The car stopped on me. I attempted to contact the dealership that I purchased the car to get direction on what to do and they wouldn't speak to me or return my calls. I ended up calling Nissan roadside assistance in re the car. The guy asked for my VIN # and I gave it to h

brakes 2 complaints shown

17 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/30/2018 26,310 mi ODI #11164088.0

I took my car to be serviced at discount tire shop in hollywood, california. I paid $195.00 to have my brakes replaced, because the brakes were squeaking. I re-quested having my brakes replaced. Not once did the tech ask if I wanted my old brakes confiscated. The tech told me that there did not seem to be anything with the brakes. He asked me if I wanted to have the brakes repaired; I told him yes, if it means the squeaking will stop. They repaired the brakes and the squeaking became even worse than before. I demanded my money back from the dealer manager, and he refuses to give me my money back. He drove my car after the repair and my family member and I both heard the car squeaking; however, the manager told us he did not hear any squeaking. To date the brake is still squeak-ing. The m

12/28/2015 Crash ODI #10816465.0

I was at the top of the street when I tried to press on the brakes to slow down because of a red light ahead. The brakes malfunctioned and my car accelerated faster. I then stepped on my e-brakes and my car continued to go faster instead of slowing down. The next thing I remember is rear ending the back of a SUV. I have anti-lock brakes and they did not work either. I was about 200ft away from this vehicle so I has plenty of space and time to stop my car but instead my car went faster despite slamming on both the brakes and e-brakes. My car is now totaled and am currently suffering injuries to my hand, neck and back.

wheels 1 complaint shown

7 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $400 · see wheels cluster analysis →
12/28/2020 ODI #11385208.0

I was driving down a busy road when my 2015 Nissan altima started swerving I pulled over to find my rear passenger tire facing inwards come to find out the tow truck employee told me had just towed the exact same kind of vehicle with the same lower control arm break the week before. I see there is a service campion from Nissan but amy vehicle is not included which makes no sense because I live and have always lived in a winter state

Showing 300 of 940 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Nissan/Altima#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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