Headlights too dim or fail

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the headlight assembly (26 reports) and the bulb (13 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the exterior lighting covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 80,000 and 98,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Head lights very dem and I have replaced with new and still can not see far with lights on”

Filed May 25, 2025

“Headlights staying dim to the point of not being able to see after dark even after replacing the headlights”

Filed Oct 4, 2024

“Head lights have become dim to the point of even with bright lights on it’s difficult to see. I read of a head lamp recall and contacted the dealer. I was informed there is a recall on the Altima head lights which did not include my vin number.”

Filed Jul 13, 2022

“I had just purchased this vehicle from Dans dealers auto sales about a week ago and was brought to my attention that the headlights are filled with condensation and a good amount of water that burnt out my left turn signal and could possibly end up burning out my other lights. This could cause an accident if I didn't find out sooner because I was unaware my left signal was out.”

Filed Apr 5, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 85 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 70 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 61 reports
• Transmission fails or needs replacement 40 reports