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.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

I recently replaced my low beams, again, and it didn't make a difference. My fog lights are brighter than my low beams. When I replaced my bulbs initially in November 2018 it wasn't until my fog lights went out that I noticed my headlights were dim. I replaced them with the brightest halogen bulb. In October they appeared to be out but were so dim the only way they were visible was standing within feet of the car. I replaced them with led bulbs and it didn't make a significant improvement. After doing some research I discovered this is a common issue with this vehicle. Like many others I will have my headlight assemblies replaced due to this safety issue. While oncoming vehicles can see me this failing safety feature could jeopardize my ability to see something in the road. I currently limit my driving at night but emergencies happen and Nissan should be replacing all of these assemblies. Headlights are so crucial to ensure the safety of all on the road.

- Guyton, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While operating the vehicle at night, the low beam headlights were very dim and caused a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to bel air Nissan (1506 bel air rd, bel air, md) where the light bulbs were replaced, but the failure continued. The light bulbs were later replaced with aftermarket led bulbs, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Forest Hill, MD, USA

Low beam headlights are to dim to be safe, changing the bulb does not solve the problem. This problem is unsafe on a normal night and worse on a dark rainy night. On a remote highway this is very bad and even in town with street lights it is not safe.

- Warrington, PA, USA

Low beam lights project less than 20ft (measured parked in driveway, no streetlights or outdoor lighting). In rainy conditions, headlights do not appear to even be turned on. Bulbs have been replaced twice with different brands and no improvement. Upon removal of the headlight assembly, the metal reflector that projects light is deteriorated and blackened. Unknown at this time if oem replacement will deteriorate again after replacement.

- Corryton, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving at dusk, the headlamps failed to project adequately enough for safe driving. The vehicle was taken to uftring Nissan (7400 N allen rd, peoria, il 61614, (309) 690-6200) where it was diagnosed that the low beam headlamp bulbs needed to be replaced. The headlamp bulbs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon a second visit to uftring Nissan, the contact was informed that the headlamp assemblies on the driver and passenger sides needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,600.

- Washington, IL, USA

The headlights are not "strong" enough to actually light the road or anything in front of the car. Verified not bulb issue. These headlights are not safe to drive at night as there really isnt any visibility. Ive been dealing with this and fighting this issue for years but just realized I was able to make this complaint since Nissan wont address issue.

- Nashville, TN, USA

Very dim low beam headlights

- Milledgeville, IL, USA

Low beam on headlights are very dim. Cannot see in front of vehicle. Daughter was pulled over by police, no ticket, but told was a safety hazard

- Ozark, AL, USA

I just purchased my car used 9/24/2019 with 73,000 miles. Since day one the headlights have not worked properly when you turn them on at night you can't see the road it looks like parking lights are on I've ran off the edge of the road several times because I couldn't see the road or divider lines. The only way to see the road safely is to turn the fog lights on too and even with them on it's still dull I have to turn my bright lights on to see clearly and those seem like they should be the low beams not the high beams. We've had rain for 2 days and that makes it even more hazardous to drive especially at night I'm scared I'll hit another car because I can't see. I've changed the bulbs twice with no luck I can't keep spending money on a problem that I have learned from googling is a very common problem with my year vehicle. I have 2 young boys and worry about this safety issue with the headlights. I thought for sure this would be a recall but the dealership said that yes it was a common issue with 2013-2015 Nissan Altima there was no recall as of right now.

- Conway, SC, USA

Factory lighting is dim, cannot see at night. The projection is not strong enough for nyc night time. I need to use high beams and those arent even that good. It is not the light bulb

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

I purchased my Altima from a dealership as a certified used vehicle. The first time I drove at night I noticed that the headlights were dangerously dim. The headlights were so dim, that (while the car was stationary) I turned the headlights on and off, and there was no difference in visibility. I returned to the dealership within a week, where they charged me to install upgraded bulbs. This did not fix the problem- even with upgraded, brighter bulbs there in no projection of light onto the roadway. The lights are visible from the outside (if you are looking at the car, you can see that the lights are on), but from the outside looking at the car you can see that they appear very dim. The bright setting on the vehicle appears to be unaffected. The vehicle is not safe to operate in the dark without the bright setting being utilized and presents a hazard to both occupants of the vehicle and people and property outside of the vehicle. The dealership is going to try changing out the bulbs again, but if that doesn't work they are telling me that there is nothing that can be done- which means that the vehicle is unsafe to operate in dim or dark light conditions.

- Portland, OR, USA

Low beam headlights have been getting dimmer over the past few years to the point I need to ride with my high beams on. My passengers ask me if I have my headlights on. I would expect to see a recall since this is a safety issue.

- Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA

Head light low beams are extremely dim. Even, I cannot see 2 meters in front of the car at nights. And this problem is not related with the light bulbs. It is related with the headlight projector housing (confirmed from different auto shops and internet complaints) that is losing its effectiveness by the time. Also, repairing this problem is very costly. Basically, both headlight assemblies have to be changed. We, as Altima owners, are waiting for the recall action specifically for this problem from the Nissan company. Unfortunately, it is very common safety problem among 2013 -2015 Altima.

- Rego Park, NY, USA

The low beam headlights are dangerously dim creating hazardous driving conditions when operating the vehicle after dark. This appears to be a common problem with the Altima related to the deterioration of the reflector bowl in the lamp assembly. As a safety concern I am requesting NHTSA to order Nissan to recall the affected vehicle's for repair.

- Kingston, MA, USA

Headlight enclosures deteriorate causing dangerously low light from headlights creating limited sight distance at night

- Randolph, NJ, USA

The low beam headlights are dangerously dim. As the car has gotten older, the problem has become worse. The range is now probably less than 100 ft. New bulbs and restoring the lens has not helped.

- Lexington, SC, USA

Addendum to my previously submitted complaint about dim low beam headlights and not being able to see at night. Please don't think it's because my headlight covers are cloudy with age. My headlight covers are crystal clear and clean and owners of newer models of this car report the same problem. The high beams are fine.

- Elizabethtown, PA, USA

The low beam headlights are dangerously dim. Driving at night anywhere other than in town is frightening. Recently I was forced to drive 100 miles of secondary country roads after dark. The only way I new where to steer was following another vehicle. When that vehicle turned off I was forced to leave my high beams on which is dangerous for oncoming drivers. So I was on and off with them. It was a miracle I didn't crash. Sometimes I could not see but just kept going straight and driving very slow with cars backed up behind me. Just cannot see the road or signs with the low beams. Research online revealed lots of other complaints about this. How many accidents have happened with this car because people cannot see? owners have replaced headlight bulbs but it doesn't help. The whole assembly needs replaced which costs over a thousand according to some owners who have looked into it. This needs to be a safety recall.

- Elizabethtown, PA, USA

2013 Nissan Altima, the headlights on the vehicle are poor quality. It is difficult if not impossible to see at night when utilizing the low beams. Visibility improves if you utilize the high beams.

- Wolcott, CT, USA