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
We bought the altima new in 2013. After three years, the headlights started getting dim. Now it is unsafe to drive at night. High beams work great, but unsafe to use on two way roads. Went to local nissan dealer, and there is no recall, and i would need to pay $1200 to replace headlights. This is a known safety issue, and needs to be corrected by nissan.
ODI 11191575
Exterior Lighting
I have been noticing that the headlights on my car have been very dim recently. I really didn't pay much attention until my wife kept saying that she can't drive the car at night because it's too dark on the road. I did notice that i was using my highbeams more often. I called dealer and they told me that i would need to replace my bulb and they do go dim. I brought the car to the dealer and they looked at it and…
ODI 11138832
Exterior Lighting
My low beams have been very dim to the point where i use my high beams to see at night. I recently replaced the bulbs with brand new ones thinking that would fix the issue. They still show very dim. When i have passengers in my vehicle, they ask if my headlights are even on. I don't feel safe driving with almost no visibility at night or in the rain.
ODI 11174290
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlights are so dim, it's unsafe to drive at night. No way this can pass lighting requirements.
ODI 11130015
Exterior Lighting
My 2013 nissan altima is having the same problem as everyone else's. The exterior headlamps are dim to the point of failure. Light bulbs were changed out to no avail. Dealership wants almost $1,200 to repair and customer service was insulting through 1 800 nissan 1. They insist i go pay to have a nissan dealership diagnose the issue out of my own pocket, come back to them and request a correction or assistance with…
ODI 11130273
Exterior Lighting
The headlights have progressively become more and more dim. I have replaced the bulbs with no improvement to the problem. It has become dangerous to drive at night unless i use my brights. My mechanic said the material in the projector has worn down and the entire assemblies will need to be replaced. This is clearly a widespread manufacturing flaw and should be addressed.
ODI 11254618
Exterior Lighting
My low beam headlights are too dim on my 2013 altima. I cannot see during night hours. It is dangerous to myself and others on the road. I have tried to switch headlight bulbs and nothing works. This is a safety hazard! I am in dallas, tx.
ODI 11129950
Exterior Lighting
The dim lights are so weak that i can not see as much as a foot in front of my vehicle at night time., when driving at night i have to drive with high beems on at all times. I work night shift and need the dim lights when meeting someone on the highways. When researching this problem, i see many people with the same complaints and yet nissan will not look into the defects of the headlamp assemblies that they are…
ODI 11172225
Exterior Lighting
For the past 2 years it has become more difficult to see the road when driving at night. About 1 1/2 yrs ago i took the car to a nissan dealer and complained. They charged by $200to check the lights, wiring ect. I was told by the mechanic the lights were definitely not operating as they should but they could find nothing in the initial search and i would need to bring the car back and leave if for them to further…
ODI 11122991
Exterior Lighting
My headlights at night doesn't provide enough lighting ahead for me to see a safe distance ahead. At night when my headlights are on i barely can see. I must drive with my high beams on or i will not be able to see. This is terrible and not safe at all. I don't know why nissan hasn't issued a recall for this problem. I have a nissan altima s. I brought my car new with only 2 miles on it in aug/sept of 2013. I try…
ODI 11170893
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM LIGHTS GIVE VERY POOR VISIBILITY
ODI 11123589
Exterior Lighting
Both low beam headlights have been deteriorating since the auto was purchased. The illumination decreased,it created an unsafe driving situation for the owner,driver,psngrs,other drvrs,other pssngrs & pedestrians with a high likelihood of injury,death &/or damage to property. I have hit potholes,crossed lanes into opposing traffic & have been forced to use high bms when potentially unsafe for other drvrs. I believe…
ODI 11164875
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights have become so dim, they are unusable. At night, the low beams do not illuminate more than 10-15 feet in front of the car while moving, forcing you to use the high beams to have any visibility, which is dangerous to oncoming cars. Low beams do not illuminate street signs or side lines of roads. Any rain makes it even worse. Searching for a solution has revealed this is a well known problem with…
ODI 11165644
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are not safe to drive at night. After a few years the vehicles lights fail and you can not replace the bulbs to get your lights to work. The design is flawed and makes the owner have to replace the whole headlight assembly to be able to safely drive at night again. The lights are so dim that it does not even look like you have your headlights on.
ODI 11145040
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the headlights were faulty. The headlights were repaired three times previously. The failure prevented the vehicle from being driven at night due to the dim headlight illumination. The vehicle was taken to estabrook nissan (3693 14th st, pascagoula, ms 39567, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 11182877
Exterior Lighting
I was driving down the expressway at a normal speed and realized my headlights were very dim to a point i thought my lights were not on. I checked from the interior and they were in the auto position. I pulled over to check them and found out they were actually both on and lit. I have had all of my systems and my battery checked and everything was in very good condition. Was told that this is a common problem and…
ODI 11112593
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Headlights gradually get dimmer and dimmer making it very difficult and dangerous to drive at night. This is an obvious safety hazard. The problem is not simple wear and tear, rather it is the breaking down of certain materials within the headlight assembly. All it takes is a simple google search online of "2013 nissan altima dim headlights" or "2013 nissan altima headlight problems" to see that there are multiple…
ODI 11203290
Exterior Lighting
I am the original owner of a 2013 nissan ultima and the headlights are ineffective and a safety hazard! They have continued to e to not be bright and very dim causing me not to see and to continually use my highbeams in order to see at night. Nissan is very aware of this issue but will not do a recall. I've complained enough gone to the dealership and nissan corporation they've replaced the bulbs they know that the…
ODI 11222195
Exterior Lighting
Extremely dim low beam headlights. Changing bulbs didn't help. Have to drive with high beams and affect others sometimes. This is always, never changes day to day or under different conditions.
ODI 11291849
Exterior Lighting
I've had the vehicle for 4 yrs and about 3-4 months ago the low beam headlights began to appear dim. I changed out the bulbs thinking that the factory bulbs were going bad. After replacing the bulbs, there was no change in the lighting. It is now unsafe to drive the vehicle at night due to not being able to see more than 3-5 feet in front of you and that is only because the fog lights are on. We have resorted to…
ODI 11132182
Exterior Lighting
My low beam head lights are a hazard to my night driving, they are extremely dim. And through months have worsened to where it is a hazard to drive at night. I have taken my vehicle to my dealership, and they agree that the entire head lamp system needs to be replaced, i contacted nissan consumer affairs, who contacted my dealership, they agreed, and stated they would pay 70 %, so my issue is , if they are willing…
ODI 11140545
Exterior Lighting
I want to start a recall for the 2013-2014 nissan altima. The lights are not bright enough no matter how bright the bulb. It is certainly a safety issue because one has to drive using high beams at night in order to drive safely. I am told nissan is aware of the problem. I am also told that nissan says the entire housings has to be replaced.at a price to consumers of $1,000 this is so unfair. Consumers.who brought…
ODI 11206358
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving various speeds with the headlights activated, the headlights turned off without waning. The contact mentioned that the bulbs were changed twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to david mcdavid nissan (11911 gulf fwy, houston, tx 77034) where it was diagnosed that the lens in the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11195255
Exterior Lighting
Headlamps started to get dimmer and dimmer. Took to dealership, was told the headlamps both were dim due to the reflector part fading out. Was given a $1,288 quote to replace ($366 for each headlamp assy, plus $500 labor to install). Called nissan customer service - the "regional representatives, after consulting with the dealership, would offer a 70% discount". I can buy the replacement headlamp assy's through…
ODI 11084979
Exterior Lighting
Nissan knowingly puts drivers & passengers at serious risk of injury and death since nissan refuses to recall and replace defective nissan headlights. Nissan is fully aware that nissan headlights are defective, and that drivers are unable to drive safely at night due to defective nissan headlights. Defective nissan headlights are essentially the same as driving with no headlights at all! *js
ODI 11089791
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Nissan Altima.
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