2013 Nissan Altima Lighting Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are lighting problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima?
442 owners have reported lighting problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima, 19% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 58,000–113,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
442 complaints 19% of all 2013 complaints 81,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (241 of 442). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Lights complaints by the year the problem happened.
Lights complaints by Altima year
Related recalls
No recall covers lighting problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima. See all 12 recalls for this year.
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Other 2013 Nissan Altima problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Nissan Altima lighting problems?
Complaints most often name the headlights and high / low beam dimmer switch.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Altima lighting problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 58,000–113,000 miles. The middle value is about 81,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Nissan Altima lighting problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2013 Nissan Altima. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Altima year has the most lighting complaints?
The 2013 Altima, with 442 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.