| Issue ID | 1457424 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11082371 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/07/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The headlights are barely visible on low beam. Spoke to dealership and they acknowledge this is a known problem, but nissan will not stand behind the problem and fix it. The projector film inside the headlight assembly is failing and the only way to fix it is replace the entire assembly, around $1,000. With this lack of headlight projection, you are out driving your visibility when you are traveling over 25 mph. This is a significant hazard for the driver, as well as any pedestrians you may drive upon and not see until it may be too late. I'm looking for the nstfb to step up and force nissan to stand behind this known problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WASECA, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP1DCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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