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
Low beam headlights are very dim , providing inadequate illumination during night driving. This is an ongoing continuing issue.
ODI 10947982
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Low beam lights get extremely dim, my turn signal lights are brighter than the headlights!!!!!!!!! This creates a safety issue driving at night. As an uber driver, i can spot my generation altima from far away just cause it always has the dimmest lights unless the altima has hid
ODI 11258382
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are extremely dim at night and vehicle unsafe to drive at night unless high beam headlights are used. Problem started over 3 years ago. I did some research online and many other altima purchasers are experiencing similar issue. Based on everything i have read, nissan refuses to accept responsibility or issue recall.
ODI 11283187
Exterior Lighting
The low beams on this vehicle are extraordinarily low. Dangerously low. Often times, even when on a major highway, i have to put on my highbeams to see the road more clearly. Sometimes i have to look to the right and down to find the line indicating the shoulder, especially when there is oncoming traffic. There should be a record for this vehicle. It is an acknowledged problem by nissan.
ODI 11229049
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2013 nissan. I start to notice the lights getting dim 2016-2018. My headlights are so dim i can't drive my car at night. I have put myself and others in danger because of this problem. I have contact nissan about the problem and they act as if putting people in danger is not a issue to them. I have replaced bulbs and the problem seems to be worse than before.
ODI 11230567
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights too dim, barely i can see in front of vehicle, i have to look to the dashboard to know if the are on or off, in city driving they do not provide much help.
ODI 11111426
Exterior Lighting
Because this complaint involves my low beam lights my car is moving. I commute 100 miles a day to and from work. I leave when its dark in the morning and i drive home at night when its dark. My low beams are so dim i cannot see anything further than the hood of my car. If i am driving with my low beams on oncoming traffic is flashing me to put my lights on. If i am driving with my high beams on in order to see the…
ODI 11149529
Exterior Lighting
I was informed by 2 different mechanic shops that the lighting system on my car is defective. I replaced the headlights 2 times by 2 different ships and they are still dim. This is a hazard because i have to drive with my highbeams on at night. This poses safety concerns not only to myself but to other drivers as well and i'm also liable to receive a citation that i have no control over. I've been having this issues…
ODI 11160842
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are very dim on low beam it is very unsafe to drive at night or in the fog other motorists have crossed into my lane because they can hardly see me.i have replaced the bulbs numerous times and nothing has helped dealer said i would have to replace entire assembly.
ODI 11176381
Exterior Lighting
My headlights are extremely dangerous and i can't believe there hasn't been a recall yet. These things can't light up more than 5-10ft in front of you at night. I have become a rideshare driver and this is unacceptable. Completely unacceptable if you ask me. I have to use the high beams whenever driving in a non-lit area which affects oncoming traffic regularly. I have replaced bulbs multiple times, upgrading to the…
Crash reported
ODI 11181518
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lighting is next to none. This is very dangerous when driving at night. Viability is next to none. I went a head and changed the lights to led lights improved maybe 10 %. I have asked other owners and they say the same thing. Lighting should be address since this is a safety equipment.
ODI 11099373
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are super dim and dangerous to drive at night. I have replaced bulbs several times and nothing seems to work. If a wreck happens it would be at nissans fault for not correcting this issue years ago
ODI 11203760
Exterior Lighting
Dim low beam (projector lens) bought the vehicle new in july of 2013. The low beams functioned normal for the first three years then became more and more dim. Replaced the low beam bulbs with brighter aftermarket bulbs which seemed to only marginally help. As time went by the brightness still continued to diminish to the point the vehicle was not drivable at night or in the rain unless kept on high beam. Internet…
ODI 11142821
Exterior Lighting
Please look into the issue of 2013 altimas and dim headlights. Numerous reports on the internet with proof of the issue which is the housing reflector material is degrading over a short period of time, resulting in extremely dim headlights to the point that they are unsafe.
ODI 11233600
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
1) the low beam headlights are entirely inadequate to provide sufficient lighting intensity and distance. The lights barely illuminate about 2 car lengths ahead, which is too short a distance at speeds above 25-30mph, making highway travel at night very dangerous. Objects in the path of travel and on the side of the road are not visible in time to safely respond. Street signs and turns are nearly impossible to…
Crash reported
ODI 10808912
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the headlights began to flash on and off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 64,500. ....updated 12/30/15 *bf
ODI 10788637
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights do not illuminate the road. I cannot see the road while driving in the dark with the low beam head lights on. This has become progressively worse. The dealership says this is a design flaw and the entire headlight unit costs $1400 each plus labor. Or i could buy a new car, they said. I am not aware of this while driving places with lighted streets until driving in unlit areas during the dark…
ODI 11301818
Exterior Lighting
The headlights on the 2013 nissan altima are very dim and i have a very difficult time seeing at night when driving this car. The headlights have been replaced and adjusted several times but nothing works. It has gotten so bad that it is as though the headlights are not even on! It seems like it keeps getting worse!
ODI 11173634
Exterior Lighting
My 2013 nissan altima has dangeroulsy dim headlights. I have changed the bulbs 4 times now and there is no change. We took it to a nissan dealership, the technician said that it is a known manufacturing defect and he recommended led bulbs. I changed the bulbs again to led ones and nothing changed. I cannot see more than a car length in front of my car at night. When a car is behind me with real headlights, it throws…
ODI 11048408
Exterior Lighting
The low beam headlights are entirely inadequate to provide sufficient lighting intensity and failed to safely illuminate the street ahead of you. This creates a very dangerous situation when driving at night, while raining, or under any low visibility conditions since you are not able to see objects, even worst, pedestrians in the path of travel. This issue has been present since i bought the car (brand new), but…
ODI 10807635
Exterior Lighting
Highlights are dangerously dim. I luckily have fog lights to help but the headlights had gotten me pulled over for being so dim. Luckily the officer let me off with a warning to just get it replaced. I had already replaced the headlights once before when they had gotten dim at about 40kmiles with hid and now i realized they are dim again. I drive a lot so i just realized at 113k miles how dim they were when the…
ODI 11130826
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
My 2013 nissan altima is the worst car i have ever owned. Since i have purchased it, there has been a constant engine noise until i reach about 40 mph. Just in the past 3 months, within weeks of each other both front inside door handles have broke (my kids and i have to roll down both windows just to get out of the car which would be a huge safety issue in the event of a fire, crash or being trapped in the car at…
ODI 11004358
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Air bar passenger light that air bag is off goes on when passenger 110 pound adult sits in passenger side. Brought car in to dealer october 28th 2014 for software update, as of october 30th 2014 problem still exists dealer said it is passenger's biometrics that is the problem not the car, solution is unacceptable, have no confidence. Dealer is chevy chase nissan, bethesda md adviser [xxx] turner [redacted],…
ODI 10651360
Exterior Lighting
Takata recall- the front headlights are so dim, it's almost as if they don't even work. I can barely see in front of me and i have to use the brights if i am driving to even see a little bit. This car is totally unsafe to drive! This should have been recalled already and nissan needs to address this issue! I have seen numerous complaints about the same issue and nothing is being done. Safety hazard by far!!!
ODI 11180684
Exterior Lighting
The headlight's on the 2013 nissan altima are very bad, they put out no lighting. This is a major saftey issue for nissan. Should be a recall for this issue
ODI 11228473
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