How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 590 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Altima, which is 26% of the 2,312 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Altima headlight or electrical issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Altima.

At what mileage do 2013 Altima electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Altima is 72,000 miles.

What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2013 Altima?

The most frequently described issue in sample complaints is dim, short-range low-beam headlights that owners say make nighttime driving unsafe.

Did the 2013 Altima's electrical problems cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2013 Altima includes 15 crashes, 4 fires, and 9 injuries.

2013 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 590 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Nissan Altima, 26% of all complaints filed for that year. The dominant issue is dim, short-range headlights, with failures typically reported around 72,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 590; 26% of 2,312
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 9
Median mileage: 72,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Low-beam headlights described as too dim and short-range, illuminating only a couple of car lengths ahead, forcing drivers to use high beams at night.
Owners report near-misses and one collision with a parked car caused by inadequate headlight illumination on unlit roads and highways.
Dashboard lights reported to fluctuate between dim and bright unpredictably, sometimes paired with unrelated hesitation when leaving a stop.
Some owners report an alternator failure requiring replacement at relatively low mileage, alongside separate transmission concerns.
A smoke/fire incident was reported coming from the hood while driving at low speed, following recent servicing at an independent shop.

When 2013 Nissan Altima electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 26, 2012, latest Sep 18, 2026.

590 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q4 (48).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201077 (20%)
201131 (13%)
201248 (11%)
2013590 (26%)
2014356 (32%)
2015320 (34%)
201683 (15%)
201744 (11%)
201849 (22%)
201959 (25%)
202043 (27%)
202121 (30%)
20227 (23%)
202310 (34%)
20243 (7%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Nissan Altima have?: NHTSA lists 590 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Altima, which is 26% of the 2,312 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Altima headlight or electrical issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Altima.
At what mileage do 2013 Altima electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Altima is 72,000 miles.
What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2013 Altima?: The most frequently described issue in sample complaints is dim, short-range low-beam headlights that owners say make nighttime driving unsafe.
Did the 2013 Altima's electrical problems cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2013 Altima includes 15 crashes, 4 fires, and 9 injuries.