| Issue ID | 1725286 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11396629 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/01/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased my 2013 nissan altima in 2015. Initially the headlights were fine and seemed comparable with my previous altima it was a 2010. Over the course of the past four years the headlights have deteriorated to the point that they no longer project to the road. I have replace the bulbs and spent an astronomical amount of money investing in high intensity bulbs, with no change. I would be better off taping flashlights to the front of my car, this vehicle is extremely unsafe to drive in the evening. I see that nissan has not recognized this as a recall however there are hundreds if not thousands of similar complaints. This car is not safe to drive after 4 pm until at least 7 am. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | READING, MA |
| 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 |
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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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