| Issue ID | 1458980 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083759 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/03/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The low headlight beams have dimmed over the last several thousand miles. There is no problem with the brightness of the high beams. They are so dim that at night i am unable to drive at any appreciable speed without exceeding the range of the dim headlights, with the result that i must use the high beams in order to have effective lighting. The dealership has told me that there is a problem with the film coating the portion of the headlamp assemblies that house the low beam bulbs and it is likely that the only possible solution is replacement of both headlamp assemblies at a cost of approximately $1,200. Dealership says this problem is not under warranty and i will be required to pay this amount out of pocket. From my reading online this appears to be a common problem (and serious safety issue) for the 2013 altima that nissan has not addressed effectively. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BIRMINGHAM, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP1DNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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