2013 Nissan Altima Exterior Lighting Problems
- 216
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 216 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- high beams · 36 records
- beam headlights · 30 records
- drive night · 30 records
- replaced bulbs · 18 records
- safety issue · 12 records
- head lights · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 60 |
| 100–150k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Very dim low beams. You almost can't tell that they are on at night, forcing you to use your high beams when it may not be safe to do so.
ODI 11195799
Exterior Lighting
47,000 MILES HEADLIGHTS BARELY VISIBLE ON LOW BEAM
ODI 11228388
Exterior Lighting
This is a safety issue , the reflector bowl on for the low beam headlight deteriorates and does not reflect light . You can not see the road, this is very dangerous and nissan is aware of the problem and has not issued a recall.
ODI 11183658
Exterior Lighting
Having trouble with my low beam headlights not able to see at night when driving. Reached out to nissan but they said it was nothing they could do to help with this issue and was given a quote to have them fixed. I feel that this is a safety issue and found out this is a issue with other vehicle. So why haven't a recall been issued for this matter? Driving at night is very difficult.
ODI 11192877
Exterior Lighting
Low beam issue cannot see at night time when driving. Reach out to nissan but no help with this issue. Gave me a quote to have them fix and in so many words that it was not there problem. I've learned that this low beam is an issue with other vehicles of same make, model, and years. I feel this is a safety issue and should have a recall for this. Driving at night is unsafe with these headlights.
ODI 11192891
Exterior Lighting
The dimmer lights on headlight, both, passenger and driver side is extremely dark, making it difficult to drive at night. Bright lights are ok, it's my headlights in dimmer mode making it very difficult and dangerous to drive at night
ODI 11208743
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
After purchasing this vehicle brand new, first owner in september 2013, 4 months later the left fog light went out did not think anything of it. Two months later the right head light went out. Thought it was weird but did not stress myself about it. A year later the right rear light only works when you tap it. Now i am driving all the lights are out from the car. No brake lights no park lights no lights. Took my…
ODI 11157025
Exterior Lighting
Lights have been going dim. Dangerously cannot tell if low beams are on or off. Its not a bulb issue. The beight high beams are fine and you have to use them to drive at night
ODI 11161281
Exterior Lighting
Lowbeam lights are not safe to drive at night !must use high beams to see more than 20 feet ahead
ODI 11180894
Exterior Lighting
My headlight on my nissian altima on den is to light at night i cannot see the road i have to put them on bright to see. That is very dangerous when meeting another vehicle and u can't hardly see the road. It cost also 800.00 to get new light. Everyone i talk to with same model car are having same problem. Come home after dark i was meeting another car light on den, also hit another car on the road.
ODI 11156026
Exterior Lighting
Low beam lights are really dim. I can't see any more than maybe 15 to 20 feet in front if me with the lights on dim. It is extremely dangerous when driving at night. When you add in rain it is horrendous. This is very dangerous to every nissan owner who is having to deal with this issue. Driving on any roadway is dangerous especially in areas where there are no streetlights. I live in the city and it is still…
ODI 11157112
Exterior Lighting
1. I have a complaint which i have noticed for awhile involving my headlights. They seem to be getting dimmer each time i drive it at night. I've cleaned the headlight covers but it hasn't helped. The light only hits about 100 ft ahead of me and at a low angle not keeping it bright enough for cars or pedestrians to even know that i'm in the area. I've had to drive with high beams on in darker spots just so i can see…
ODI 11208954
Exterior Lighting
Since my wife bought this car new, the low beam headlights have been dim and continue to diminish in usefulness to the point where driving with the high beams on is the better alternative. We have tried hid lighting kits but the wiring circuit can not handle the amps and the fuses will blow. Nissan needs to handle this as a recall and repair the headlights in the interest of public safety. Thank you.
ODI 11153445
Exterior Lighting
The headlights are progressively getting more dim over time. Lights are dim all the time, not related to idle or other functions. Mileage is 72.000 miles. Night driving is hazardous. The headlights are lighting only a few feet in front of the car, not illuminating traffic signs, difficulty when making turns at a corner or driveway. I have to use my high beams at night, the high beams work fine but are a hazard for…
ODI 11153172
Exterior Lighting
My low beam headlights have no outward projection. It's not a headlight bulb issue. We bought new bulbs-did not help. I can only see 10 ft clearly. I have to use my high beams. I'm told i need to purchase new headlight assembly. This is a manufacturing issue not mine. This is a safety issue.
ODI 11152631
Exterior Lighting
2013 nissan altima sv. Over the past several months i have noticed the low beam headlights getting dimmer and dimmer. Thinking i just needed to replace the bulbs, i started researching what bulbs to get to replace them. It was then i discovered the true issue: the reflective coating in the headlight projector housing is being burnt off by the heat of the bulb resulting in progressively dimmer headlights over time.…
ODI 11149861
Exterior Lighting
The headlights are increasingly diminishing in regards to the distance in which it projects as the car ages though from day one the headlights were poor in which moon or fog lights were installed to supplement this issue. The faster you travel the poorer the quality of the lighting. I've changed headlights at the dealership and this has not resolved the issue, i've even adjusted the headlight projection to no…
ODI 11164057
Exterior Lighting
My lights are very dim and it is very hard to see in unlit areas. It doesn't appear the light are on but they are. If you want to see you have to put on high beams but have to take off on on coming traffic. There needs to be a recall for this issue and they are to fix the lighting
ODI 11181989
Exterior Lighting
While driving the car at night the headlights seemed extremely dim i could barely see items on the side of the road and was definitely out driving the distance the low beams were casting down the road. The had gotten progressively worse over time but driving it everyday you get used to it until i drove my wife's car and noticed the major difference. After having it diagnosed simply replacing the headlight bulbs…
ODI 11157120
Exterior Lighting
Low beam on headlights are very dim. Cannot see in front of vehicle. Daughter was pulled over by police, no ticket, but told was a safety hazard
ODI 11280538
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving at night with the low beam headlights illuminated, the light output was extremely dim. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Gainesville nissan ([redacted], gainesville, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11166457
Exterior Lighting
The low beam headlight coverage only extends about 2 feet in front of my car. This became noticeable about 2 weeks ago and it has gradually gotten worse. At times, it looks as if i don't even have my lights on. I have to drive with my high beams on the majority of the time and this poses a safety risk for all drivers in front of me. I have no choice but to drive like this. I was about to get my bulbs replaced and…
ODI 11151853
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are too dim. Visibility appears to be limited to maybe 50 feet. I have difficulty seeing see road markings (such as dividing lines) and median curbs when crossing intersections -- especially in rainy conditions. I noticed this because i have rented comparable vehicles while on travel and did not have this issue. I recently blew the driver's side front tire because i could not see the median curb while…
ODI 11155373
Exterior Lighting
Vehicle low beam headlights are unsafe for night driving they are too dim. They have progressively worsened since i bought a the car new. I often have to ride with high beams on for fear of running over something, or running off the road being i can't see with low beams.
ODI 11141791
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Lo-beam headlights fail to illuminate the road. Having owned the car since new, i began noticing dim headlights after approximately 4-5 years of ownership at 60k miles or so. Night driving became hazardous so i replaced the bulbs with oem parts but saw no improvement. Driving at night now requires use of hi-beams as the road is barely visible with low beams + fog lamps.
ODI 11287381
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Nissan Altima.
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