2012 Nissan Altima: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Lights · MD

The LED headlights are not bright enough for night driving or driving in the rain. It occures will in motion and at a standstill

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · MO · fire

I was driving my car down the road heading to get something to eat. It was a sunday night, it just started misting rain. I drove on my usual curvy 2 lane paved highway and then proceed onto my usual 4 lane paved highway to mcdonald's where I got food inside and then upon leaving decided to go through drive through for another item. I left and headed approximately 3 miles back on the same road I traveled to town on. As I was on the 2 lane ithe all of a sudden appeared to be raining heavier and I could tell by the rain crossing over my headlights. Something different than normal caught my eye, it looked like orange rain, I assumed just the appearance from one of the bulbs. Unsure though, I continued driving but scooted to the edge of my seat and set up tall to getta better look, at that time I seen flames. The car was on fire, I couldn't pull off side of road as it has no ditches just ravines so I slowed down and tried unlocking my door to open it wouldn't and my window wouldn't roll down, terrified I proceeded to call 911 and inform them my car was on fire and I was in it driving down the road and was hoping to get to next road I knew I could pull off. The entire time never did anything warning lights or gauges come on nor did the temperature rise. I finally was able to exist the car fully engulfed in flames. The police department and fire department finally arrived. Theyou got it put out but it was complete loss. I have no idea as to why this fire happened I took well care of my car, maintaining it regularly as recommended and always cautiously driving it. I have another nissan altima that's still running strong with 300,000.00 miles on it, so this should show I care for my vehicles above what's recommended.

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Lights · 12,000 miles · MD · crash · 4 injuries

My issue concerns the extremely bright headlights (especially aftermarket halogen) that are allowed to be installed on cars and worse on SUV's and pick-up trucks. These lights are blinding in normal highway night travel, especially when opposing drivers use them at the high beam level. It is worse when a car driver is opposed by a SUV or a pick-up truck whose lights are mounted about one foot higher than the ones mounted on a typical car. My wife's accident when she entered the left turn lane of a highway with a single lane in each direction with a dedicated left turn lane at the intersection. As my wife's car sat in the left turn lane, it was directly opposite a SUV or pick-up truck with extremely bright lights that blinds you from seeing anything beyond the plane of the headlights. When the traffic signal turned green, the opposing vehicle would not move. My wife eventually decided to ease slowly out. Still unable to see, se was eventually into the intersection where she was hit by a car in the through lane. These halogen lights are not necessary for most driving. The height differential of headlights between cars and SUV's is about one foot and is dangerous. It also very bad on country roads with no centerlines or no edge lines. If you encounter a vehicle on this type of a country road and the road ahead curves - look out - you have a good chance of running off the road. Another thing that makes this issue worse is older drivers who have had cataract surgery. This increases the intensity of the lights. In the interest of traffic safety, all vehicle headlights on passenger cars, SUV's and pick-up trucks should have the same height. And the brightness of the lights should have a maximum value. I know that the automotive industry will prevent this issue from becoming reality. But it is a needed change. Thanks for any help you can give.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 500 miles · IL

Light in the glovebox doesnot have a switch. It turns on as soon as the headlights are turned on. My glovebox was full of some paper and I opened the glove box to fin dhte papers became very hot to touch and I felt like they would burn any moment. A switch should be included so that the light turns on only when the glove compartment is opened. Any cloth of easily flammable material can catch fire due to heat and go unnoticed.

Filed May 8, 2012 · Lights · MN

Hi, I would like to bring it to your notice that the headlights provided with my nissan altima do not provide adequate lighting on the street. It is particularly very difficult when making turns, and the other side is like a 4 lane road(the divider is visible when it is already too late). It is my personal experience that when you are unfamiliar with the roads in an area, you will end up on the wrong side of the road (the light is not wide enough and not bright enough). I was lucky that the roads were empty. I have noticed that cars from other manufacturers which are older and smaller light up roads better than my new car does(ex: hyundai elantra). Sir, I have approached the nissan dealership and ask them to install hid lamps on my car(I would pay for it) and they say nissan would not do it. Some times it feels like I have no head lights and as if I am driving with lighting from other cars. Please investigate this issue. I would be really happy if they would provide proper headlamps with right amount of lighting and wide enough beam to ensure a safe and non-life threatening driving experience. Thanks, a driver who wants to be alive.