| Issue ID | 1631829 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11296742 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 02/01/20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Low-beam headlights have dimmed over time. I purchased car brand new and cannot see without fog lights being on. Replaced bulbs but problem is with the reflective coating inside the headlamp assembly. Many other people having the same problem with their vehicles also. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP6DCXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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