The low beam headlights are so dim that it is near impossible to drive at night. There is no haze on the exterior part of the headlight. I have tried replacing the bulbs but it did not improve the visibility. I first noticed it summer of 2020, but it has gotten much worse over time.

- Decatur , GA, USA

The lowbeam headlights have gotten extremely dim. I have not driven this car at night for some time, and on October 5th, 2021 I did drive at night. When I switched my lights to lowbeam for oncoming traffic and could not believe how dim they were!! My lowbeam headlights barely projected 50 feet. There is no way in the world I can safely drive this car at night anymore!!!! I changed the halogen bulbs and it made no difference. After searching the internet I found out this is a common problem with this model/year Nissan. Why hasn't a recall been issued"!"! The only way I can safely drive this car at night would be to replace both headlight assemblies, and I do not have the $$ to do that. Please Help!

- Elobn, NC, USA

Gear shift got stuck in park one day at grocery store. When trying to shift out of park the gear shift will not shift. We had to engage the shift override button using a screwdriver. This is dangerous because having the shift override button exposed makes it easy for anyone to shift the car out of park accidentally. We plan to take the vehicle to a dealer on 10/1/2021 to have it inspected. Second issue : low beam headlights are very dim not bright at all making it difficult to see at night without using my high beams which is dangerous to myself and other drivers.

- Bellwood, IL, USA

Headlights are extremely Dull, making night time driving dangerous. Headlight projector reflector is defective in all 2013 Hologen Bulb headlight assembly's. Driving at night or on wet roads, vision is extremely impaired, a danger to driver and pedestrians. I have contacted the Dealership, and they have no knowledge of any recalls in progress.

- Woodhaven, NY, USA

The headlights are dangerously dim, don't shine light more than a few feet ahead of the car. Apparently this is the cause: the reflective material in the light assembly has burned off from the heat of the bulbs.

- Sewell, NJ, USA

The low beam headlights provide extremely low visibility at night. It's like driving with a flashlight to light the road. The problem has progressively gotten worse over the past several years. My 25 year old son drove my car at night and told me he doesn't know how I can even see to drive at night. Last evening I had problems even seeing the road driving in an area where I was not used to driving. This is a huge safety hazard. Replacing the bulbs has not made any difference. I have resulted to having to use my high beams when driving at night which is also a hazard for other drivers on the road. There are no warnings.The lights function they are just extremely dim.

- York, PA, USA

Even though I've just replaced my headlight bulbs with brand new ones it is impossible to drive the car at night! If I drive with high beams on you can see but obviously you blind everyone else. I can no longer drive it to work at night. It is unsafe!!!!!!! It's seriously like trying to drive with a super dim flashlight. This problem started a few years ago and has slowly gotten to this point. You cannot see pedestrians even on the side of the road. Very very unsafe and Nissan should fix whatever the problem is free of charge. I'm the sole owner of this car since it was new. The headlight lenses are not yellowed or worn. I've nearly hit persons walking across the street because I can't see them. I'm 49 years old and have good eyesight.

- Austin, MN, USA

Low beams dim. Reflective material in headlight assembly delaminated. Common issue. Tried to remedy by installing LED bulb, no improvement. Dangerous for night driving.

- Lukeville, AZ, USA

Headlights are very dim even after replacing bulbs with led bulbs.

- South Elgin , IL, USA

Headlight assemblies have developed film on inside surfaces, causing the headlights on low beam to be extremely dim, significantly reducing normal night vision to a dangerously low level. Low beam light output is less than that of the fog lights!! Only driving with high beams resolves the issue. Will not drive the vehicle at night! Have discussed with dealership and was told it is a KNOWN problem on 2013-2016 Altima and Maxima vehicles. That was within the past six months. Was told that only resolution would be to replace the headlight assemblies at an estimated cost of at least $450/headlight. Recently spoke to Dealership manager regarding the issue. Available for inspection. Not inspected by manufacturer / police / insurance reps. No warning lamps, messages, etc. First appeared within the past year. Case number 44352662 issued today @ ~ 12 noon. Awaiting response back from Nissan Customer Affairs supervisor, but not expecting call back until tomorrow.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

Headlights on the dim projector failed internally where you can't see at night on dim setting. Several forums online with same complaint.

- Yulee, FL, USA

Both headlight low beams are dangerously dim even after replacing the bulbs. Its not possible to see at night while driving unless using high beams to see. Took the vehicle to the dealership afterwards and it was determined the materials in the headlight assembly have deteriorated in both assemblies.

- Middletown, VA, USA

Headlights are very dim at night on low beam, I have to drive with my high beams because I can't see the road or signs or cars, I have almost gotten into accidents because of this, I have taken it to the dealer and they will not replace them, I contacted Nissan North America Consumer Affairs and they won't replace them they say that I'm outside my manufacturers warranty I told them that I understand that but the problem with the headlights is a manufacturers defect, I took the car to a mechanic and he told me to look on YouTube that there are other Nissan Altima owners with the same problem, so I looked it up and he was correct there are videos of mechanics that found the reason the lights are so dim, you basically have to break the housing of the light to see the problem and it is a manufacturers defect so they should be responsible for that the proof is there in the videos I should not have to buy two new headlights because the problem is there's. This has been going on for some years and I was going to give up but I wanted to find out way at night I can't see driving it is frustrating I'm 61 years old and this is not the only car I've owned. This has been going on since 2019

- Orlando, FL, USA

Noticed that my 2013 Nissan Altima headlights are very dim. Researched on the internet and quickly realized this is an issue with many 2013-2018 Altimas and that the reflective material in the assembly breaks down over time. This is a serious safety issue and Nissan does not have a recall and they definitely should be forced to recall cars with this issue before it's too late. Very serious safety issue in my opinion.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

My headlights have deteriorated to a point now that driving at night is dangerous as I cannot see beyond my foglights (first noted about 5 years ago). I have changed the battery, lightbulbs and have cleaned the headlight assembly covers. Nothing improves visibility. I suspect the assemblies have to be replaced due to the coating in the reflector housing deteriorating due to manufactoring defect as has been mentioned by many other Altima owners.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

The dim headlamps of my 2013 Altima have progressively dimmed to an unsafe level that makes it very difficult to see driving path and surrounding area. In my many years of driving, this is by far the worst lighting projected by any of my vehicles. The lighting was great when purchased used in 2016 but overtime is not safe to drive at night and especially during rain storm except when lightning lights the sky.. safety recall is justly needed, are we waiting for someone to die for this to happen?

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

The headlights on my 2013 Nissan Altima are horrible! I can't see with the low beams at all and I need to use my high beams at all times in the dark. This is very unsafe!!! I'm very shocked there hasn't been a recall on these lights! I love my car, however I will never buy another Nissan if they don't fix this problem!

- Montesano, WA, USA

Low beam headlights are extremely dim!! I have to drive with the high beam headlights on. Oncoming traffic never flashes their lights at me, so the high beam lights must be dim, also. The low beam headlights are so dim, that cars behind me at night, cast a shadow in front of my car. My low beam headlights don't even put out enough light to prevent a shadow being formed in front of my car!!

- Miami, FL, USA

The headlights are extremely dim, totally ineffective for night driving and dangerous. On a dark or semi dark road there is almost no road visibility.

- Monroe Township, NJ, USA

Headlight visibility is awful. I keep taking it to Nissan to have it checked and they tell me they do not see anything wrong. My biggest issue is I am afraid I will have a car accident at night cause my lights as so dim it look like I am driving with my park lights on.

- Greenville, SC, USA