The low beam headlights have decreased in brightness after approx car being 4-5 years old & today are practically non existent. Dec 2019 I had to have headlights replaced with a halogen set of lights because new headlight bulb did nothing to increase visibility at night. I've had to run headlights on low beam & fog lights for a few years to have very low visibility. At this time the headlights are virtually non existent except when running on high beams which is causing a great danger to me, my husband & other drivers on road. Nissan has stated they're investigating the issue with these headlights & denies any responsibility due to car being in warranty or recall issued.
2013 Nissan Altima lights complaints
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Having issue with low bean lights. I can't see at night. This problem is not fixable. This will be my third headlight assembly. Nissan is not taking ownership and this should be a recall. It's not safe to driver at night unless I turn on my high beams.
Replaced both headlight assemblies due to deterioration of reflectors. Common failure on this model. No nissan recall. Safety issue with faulty lights. Since replacing both assemblies, have had to replace a bulb twice. Going to the dealer again because of light failure.
The dim lights are so very dim that it is a hazard to drive at night while the lights are on dim. The brights works fine. It's seems the actual light itself works fine but the surround unit/casing/part that houses the dim light has a tendency to to wear off and not reflect the lights as it should. It's my understanding that this is the reason for the dim lighting. Changing bulb will not correct the problem. The dim lights are extremely dim whether the car is in motion or stationary. This is an ongoing problem that continues to get worse. I did put the incident date as 02/19/2021 but is been ongoing and deteriorating. It much more apparent on dark highways as oppose to brightly lit city streets. The nissan dealership said the only remedy is to change the entire head lamp unit for around $1000. It's my understanding that this is an issues with 2013-2015ish nissan altimas. Since there are so many with this issue and it's such a hazard there should be a recall. Replacing the entire head lamp with a head light with the same issues seems to be a waste of consumer money. Further, if nissan improved the head lamp, then they know there's an issue. Please investigate and issue a recall on the dim light hazard.
I purchased my 2013 nissan altima in 2015. Initially the headlights were fine and seemed comparable with my previous altima it was a 2010. Over the course of the past four years the headlights have deteriorated to the point that they no longer project to the road. I have replace the bulbs and spent an astronomical amount of money investing in high intensity bulbs, with no change. I would be better off taping flashlights to the front of my car, this vehicle is extremely unsafe to drive in the evening. I see that nissan has not recognized this as a recall however there are hundreds if not thousands of similar complaints. This car is not safe to drive after 4 pm until at least 7 am.
The low beam headlight output is so terrible I have to use my high beams at dusk or night in order to see. This is a safety hazard for myself and other drivers. Nissan needs to address and fix this problem immediately! I ran into a pothole ruining my tire and rim because I could there was not enough light output for me to see
Low beam headlights very dim. Changed out halogen bulbs to LED bulbs and there was no difference. Internet search results are the reflective masterial in the projectors is worn off. Come to find out from many online forums thousands of people have this same issue. Nissan should be replacing these for the safety of there customers!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at night, she was unable to see the road with the low beam headlights. The contact called the local dealer heritage nissan (1500 veterans memorial hwy ne, rome, ga 30161, (706) 291-1981) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.*dt dealership told the consumer the reflector and the entire headlight be replaced.
The low beam headlights simply do not work. I cannot see the road directly in front of me while driving at night. I thought it was just me at first then realized that this is a national and recognized problem within the nissan world. Using the high beam in place of the low beam does not fix the problem as they are not true high beam lights either. This has to be a safety issue. New light bulbs dont resolve this issue. Why doni have to pay over $1000 to fix a nissan problem.
Recently purchased vehicle then realized that the headlights do not illuminate properly
The low beams lights do not light up the road. Even when the bulbs are replaced. This is every time the car is driven at night. Interstate driving with low beams is very dangerous
Purchased a new 2013 alitima almost 8 years ago. On jan 17, 2021, as I was driving, others were honking their horns and as I turned into a dim street, I wasn't able to see ahead of me. Very scary as I could have hit neighbors who are walking in the evening after dark. No longer comfortable driving at night. Dealer said although I purchased the gold preffered extended warranty, that this issue is not covered. I opened a case at nissan consumer complaints and they said sorry but there are no recalls and the warranty won't cover it. $1305.63 is way too much that I would have to pay for a safety issue.
My headlights are so dim that it is nearly impossible to see at night without my brights turned on. Research has shown me that I am one of many experiencing this serious safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the headlamps on the vehicle failed to function as designed causing a visibility hazzard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to nissan north (8645 n. High st, columbus, oh 43235, (614)846-8100) where it was diagnosed that the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred and became worse over time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
While driving with headlights on there is very low visibility, it almost appears the headlights are not on at all. When switching to the high beams they appear to not be as bright as normal either. This is a huge problem that I fear could lead to a collision due to very low visibility.
The low beams have are horrible. Visibility is less than 100 feet. Brights need to be used creating an even more hazardous situation.
Head lights are so fun looks as if they are not on, airbag light is constantly on even with passenger in seat, both air bag lights on dask and in console. Doesn't matter if car is in motion or not completely dangerous
The dim headlights are barely visible. Provides almost zero light on the road. Have to drive with brights on all the time. Have replaced the bulbs numerous times and recently learned this is an ongoing issue with the 2013-2015 models. It is very dangerous to drive with lights that do nothing.
The head lights do not work properly. Have been replaced and they still do not work properly. I was told the headlights are a known issue and need to be recalled on the altima and that nissan needs to address it. Why had this not been done? It's very unsafe. I just got the altima and it's not safe to drive when lights are needed.
The headlights on my nissan altima are so dim that I cannot drive safely at night. Not only are the low beams extremely dim, they do not project far down the road at all or to the side of the road. They only seem to project in a small area down on the road right in front of me thus causing huge visibility problems when trying to scan/see what is coming up in front of me. It is a huge danger for night driving if you cannot see with your headlights on!
The headlights and exterior lights are extreemely dim on this vehicle. Safety hazard, especially at night
Low beam headlights do not illuminate the roadway. Low beam headlights quickly deteriorated within 1 year and no longer illuminate the roadway at night. Unsafe to operate this vehicle at night using low beam headlights. It is literally impossible to see at night using these low beam headlights. I replaced all four headlight bulbs, low and high beam, and this did not make any improvement in low beam illumination. The problem is in the headlight enclosure assembly (projector/reflector issue) which must be replaced with new at a cost in excess of $1,000 because it requires removal of the front bumper cover and plastic splash liner under bumper cover. This complaint is frequently mentioned by other 2013 nissan altima owners and nissan has to be aware of the issue due to its common occurrence and frequent complaints by owners.
The low beam headlights are almost impossible to use during the dark and triple the concern when driving at night and it's raining. This used to not be the case. This is a safety hazard!!! This happens whether street driving or highway driving and essentially makes me have to use the bright lights when there is absolutely no other natural lighting to help
I bought car on a saturday morning. Went out of town and drove home late at night. I was not happy with the brightness of the headlights of a brand new car. Over the past 8 years the brightness has deteriorated so bad my wife will not drive this car at night.
I noticed in november 1, 2019 that the low beam headlights were becoming increasingly dim. This issue has gotten progressively worse to the point that I have to turn on the bright lights to see at night. The dim low beam lights create a serious safety issue on all types of roads. My work as a registered nurse requires 12 hour shifts, which means I leave home when it's dark and leave work when it's dark. When I questioned a nissan dealership, I was told it was a nissan defect and nothing could be done to correct it. I was also told I could replace with aftermarket parts, which is very expensive. I was told not to replace with nissan parts because I would have the same issue since the defect is nissan. I contacted nissan in nashville to file a complaint and was told nothing could be done because my car is out of warranty. I was only given an option to ask the nissan dealer for a discount.
The low beam driving lights aren't bright enough to safely illuminate the road. It is not due to old bulbs, but rather due to the design and materials of the reflector system surrounding the bulb which has deteriorated. High beams work fine. Low beams might as well be off as pedestrians, parked cars, stopped cars, are all not visible until within 20-30 feet in front when driving on otherwise dimly lit roads. I have run over a small curb that was not visible due to the poor lighting. I am concerned I will not have stopping distance in rain even at low speed, should a pedestrian suddenly be visible in the low lighting.
1)extremely dim headlight assembly in motion and stationary. Dangerously dim and has steadily gotten worse over 2 years even after light bulbs have been replaced. Both headlight assembly are issue. 2)hood will not close and latch properly as of today 12-14-2020 following stationary routine opening of hood. Vehicle was stationary. Recall replacement for latch has not been provided by maker as of this date. Recall was in may 2020.
Headlights are dangerously dim. Lamps have been replaced, however the nissan dealer stated the interior of the lamp housing that reflects the light beam is deteriorated. There literally is no light protruding forward. Can not safely drive the car at night without using the high beams. The cost to fix this defect is over $1,000. The amount of light from the low beams is less than daylight running lamps. This is unacceptable. The lighting has progressively got worse over the years. This is not a lamp issue or type of lamp, rather the actual reflective housing internally that is not accessible to repair, the entire housing must be replaced. This situation is equally the same for both headlamps. Funny how the nissan dealer knows about this problem as they have expressed other customers have had the same problem, yet there's not been a recall for what is the most important part of the car......clear visibility to drive at night.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the low-beam headlights failed to produce adequate lighting. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called deacon jones nissan (3305 mclain st, goldsboro, nc 27534, (919)734-2411). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 116,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at night, the low beam headlights failed to provide adequate illumination to safely operate the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to monroe nissan (5510 west highway 74, monroe, nc 28110, (980)313-8400) where the mechanic cleaned the headlight housings however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.*dt*dt consumer stated vehicle was inspected but no problem could be found.*jb
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