2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,342 miles

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problem #23

Oct 012020

Altima 4-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at night, she noticed that the low-beam headlights were becoming very dim. The contact stated that the failure occurred gradually and that no warning lights were illuminated. Over time, the failure occurred more frequently. The contact stated that it had become increasingly more difficult to see the roadway while driving because the headlights were extremely dim. The local dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to replace the headlight assemblies. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Cicero, NY, USA

problem #22

Sep 252022

Altima

  • miles
headlights are dim, nearly running a person in the cross walk

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #21

Sep 272021

Altima

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights became extremely dim. The contact stated that the headlights were no longer illuminated as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that failure occurred on several occasions and the high beam headlights had to be activated. The contact later received a notice for Nissan Service Campaign Number: PC861 for the replacement of the halogen headlamps. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the failure did not meet the specifications to be covered under the Service Campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair would be the responsibility of the vehicle owner. A case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #20

May 312020

Altima

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights were significantly dim, affecting the driver-??s visibility of the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that sometimes she drove with the high beams activated to make the roadway more visible, even though it was distracting to oncoming drivers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced under Nissan Lawsuit Settlement Service Campaign Number: PC861. However, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Mchenry, IL, USA

problem #19

Jun 082021

Altima

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the headlights were going dim. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

- Granada Hills, CA, USA

problem #18

Dec 182021

Altima

  • miles
Head lights are so dim that I have to drive at night with my brights

- Big Pine Key, FL, USA

problem #17

Jan 012019

Altima

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlamps were very dim. The contact was unable to see the roadway at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both headlamp assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Macungie, PA, USA

problem #16

Dec 022020

Altima

  • 211,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at night, the headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway. The contact used the hi-beam headlights to properly see the roadway ahead of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 211,000.

- Carville, LA, USA

problem #15

Jul 012021

Altima

  • 94,867 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that there was almost no visibility when the headlights were turned on at night since the headlight reflectors were dim. The headlights failure almost caused a collision on several separate occasions. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that he needed to pay for the diagnosis and repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,867.

- La Vergne, TN, USA

problem #14

Oct 142020

Altima

  • 81,000 miles
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.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #13

Jun 012020

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles
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.

- Goldsboro, NC, USA

problem #12

Nov 012019

Altima 4-cyl

  • 48,000 miles
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. Consumer stated vehicle was inspected but no problem could be found.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #11

May 122020

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlights were extremely dim and presented a driving hazard while driving at night or in low light conditions. The vehicle was taken to petro Nissan (6248 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402, (601) 450-1470) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted however, there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Poplarville, MA, USA

problem #10

Nov 012018

Altima

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination while driving at night. After researching the cause of the failure, the contact became aware that the interior material headlight housing deteriorated over time and the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The headlights were nor replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #9

Sep 012016

Altima

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination for the contact see the roadway while driving at night. The dealer autonation Ford brooksville (7200 broad street, brooksville, fl 34601, (352) 419-0810) was contacted and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The contact was also referred to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Springhill, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 152019

Altima

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact noticed that while driving at various speeds, the headlights were very dim and was unable to see the roadway and vehicles ahead. The vehicle was taken to dick smith Nissan of lexington (5536 sunset blvd, lexington, SC 29072) where they informed the contact that the failure was normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #7

Jul 242018

Altima

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlights were dim and made it difficult to see while driving in low light conditions. The vehicle was taken to hudson Nissan of North charleston located at 7331 rivers ave, North charleston, SC 29406, where it was stated that failure was a known issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #6

May 012019

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
2013 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to the safety of low beam headlights. The conusmer stated the low beams are extremely dim.

- Middletown, CT, USA

problem #5

May 212019

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the headlights were very low and the contact had to acticate the high beam headlights in order to see the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure recurred multiple times. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #4

Aug 212018

Altima 4-cyl

  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving at any speed, the headlights failed to illuminate. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

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