1. Both headlights on dim are so dim that you cannot drive safely, they do not project in front of the car far enough to see at night, dawn or dusk. I am concerned if other cars I meet can even see me approaching. My flashlight shines brighter and farther. I have replaced the bulbs for the dim lights and it did no good. 2. Drove to California and was in west Texas after dark, could not see the road after dark. 3. My relative is a mechanic and he has confirmed the defective illumination with my dim lights. 4. It has not been confirmed by any officials such as insurance or police. 5. I noticed this problem about 1 year ago. I have been having to run bright lights if I must drive after dark. This is dangerous, illegal if meeting another car, etc. This is a seriously dangerous problem. I have researched on the internet for several weeks looking for a solution. I finally ran across your website. I did see that the Nissan Altima had a recall for their defective headlights. This should also be a recall for the Maxima. I have driven Nissan's for many years and never had this defect. I don't know how recalls are initiated but if it is through the nhtsa it should be investigated promptly as this issue could cost someone's life. If this is the agency that initiates a recall this should happen NOW. All of us Maxima drivers who are having this issue of which according to my research are many, would appreciate any help. I'm sure many Maxima drivers are not aware there is a complaint procedure, I didn't. I am going to have to go to an auto parts retailer, buy two headlight assemblies and use a body shop to install and this will be very expensive. Thank you for your help.

- Damascus, AR, USA

The dim lights appear not to be on when driving at night or early morning. I have to drive with my bright lights on. I thought the bulb case was cloudy but that is not the situation. The dim lights simply do not shine as they should. This is very dangerous to myself and other drivers that I approach. I thought I was the only owner of a Nissan Maxima with this problem but, I am not. My friend is having the exact same problem.

- Blakely, GA, USA

Both headlights are very very dim light can only be seen 1 foot away from the headlights I have everything including changing the H11 light bulbs

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

The low beam head lights do not reflect hardly any light on the road at night. It is dangerous as you can not see the road at night. My fog lights give off more light then my low beams. I have replaced the lights and it makes no differnce. I have tried 4 different low beam lights and it makes no difference in the light output. This should be a recall by Nissan, there are many other complaints online regarding this same issue! it's very disappointing that the dealer ship wants 1000 dollars to change the whole light assembly. No other car needs this done, you change a light bulb. Why do I need to replace the headlight assembly because I drive a Nissan Maxima? the dealership says it's a known issue that the reflector lens in the low beams decay. That's a manufacturer defect.

- Chilliwack, WA, USA

The dim headlight setting is so dim that car can not be safely operated after dark without turning on the bright light setting. It is a safety hazzard! I have been a mechanic for 30 years and have never seen such poor headlights. I have changed the bulbs but it has made no difference. I have read several foums about the Altima model having this same problem. They should be recalled by the manufacturer. They are dangerous.

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

Low beam headlights are so dim they create a safety hazard.

- Beecher, IL, USA

The dim headlight setting is so dim that car can not be safely operated after dark without turning on the bright light setting. It is a safety hazzard! I have been a mechanic for 30 years and have never seen such poor headlights. I have changed the bulbs but it has made no difference. I have read several foums about the Altima model having this same problem. They should be recalled by the manufacturer. They are dangerous.

- Shawnee, OK, USA