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2013 Nissan Altima Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Nissan Altima has 419 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Nissan Altima

Powertrain
490
Airbags
433
Lights
419
Suspension
257
Other
178
Electrical
127
Structure
99
Steering
94
Latches & Locks
52
Engine
50
Visibility
31
Brakes
25
Speed Control
22
Seat Belts
7
Wheels
6
Fuel System
5
Seats
4
Tires
3

419

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe vehicle is a Nissan Altima experiencing a low-beam headlight failure. The headlights have become...
Jan 1, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe exterior lighting is extremely dim. It is an issue driving at night. I’ve had to pull over to ...
Nov 1, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe headlights are very dim and it's very hard to see when it's dark outside
Oct 8, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDelamination of headlight units has left low beam use unsafe. Seeing more than 20-25ft ahead of veh...
Jun 8, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe lights are positioned too low to the ground and they are not bright enough. I end up having to k...
May 23, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe headlights on my 2013 Nissan Altima SL are dangerously dim. The car was purchased used in July, ...
Apr 30, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNissan never informed me of the head light recall in 2022 and as a result I've been driving on dim l...
Dec 19, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI was never informed of a voluntary recall on the headlamps of certain Nissan Altimas, my wife said ...
Nov 13, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe dim headlights dont work right so u cant see driving. It is very dangerous it could cause a acci...
Sep 4, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe headlights are so dim it is dangerous. I had been riding with the brights on because of the dimn...
Sep 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights are dangerously dim, contacted manufacturer and were told that we missed the settlement o...
Aug 20, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights so dimmed you cannot see at night. Without using my high beams. I have all ready receive...
Aug 4, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGIt was a recall on the headlights and Nissan said the recalled expired. The previous owner passed aw...
Jun 29, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBoth front head lights (low lights) are very dim; right headlight may require re-wiring due to const...
Jan 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNissan is not supplying headlight assemblies to dealers in a timely manner (settlement of class acti...
Nov 15, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe low beam exterior lights are simply totally ineffective and provide little illumination at night...
Sep 25, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGheadlights are dim, nearly running a person in the cross walk
Sep 22, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHighlights are to dim too travel after dark. There has been a settlement, however Nissan is not supp...
Sep 9, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights on my 2013 Altima are dangerously dim. I filed several complaints with NHTSA several yea...
Aug 11, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe headlights have failed inspection at the dealership because the low beams are too dim. Nissan s...

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