How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Nissan Altima?

NHTSA lists 60 complaints in this area for the 2013 Altima, which is 3% of the 2,312 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Altima headlights or wipers?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the Visibility & Wipers component on the 2013 Altima.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Altima is 24,175 miles.

Are the headlight complaints dangerous?

Owners describe reduced night visibility from dim or degraded headlights, and NHTSA data for this component includes 2 crashes and 5 injuries across the reported complaints.

How does 2013 compare to other Altima years for this issue?

The 2013 model year has 60 complaints in this area, the highest raw count among the listed years, though its 3% share is close to years like 2015 (3%) and lower than 2010's 7% share.

2013 Nissan Altima Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 60 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Nissan Altima, 3% of its 2,312 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 24,175 miles. There are no related recalls filed for this component on this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 60; 3% of 2,312
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 24,175 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report low-beam headlights growing dim over time until night visibility drops to a few feet, often blamed on a deteriorating reflector inside the headlight housing.
Some describe the hood suddenly opening while driving, striking and damaging the windshield.
One owner reported the sunroof exploding with a loud bang while the car was parked.
Windshield wipers reportedly operate intermittently in rain, sometimes tied to a software update the dealer performed.
Owners describe windshields cracking spontaneously with no impact, even on vehicles less than two years old.
A driver sun visor reportedly drops down unexpectedly, including while driving in traffic, obstructing vision.

When 2013 Nissan Altima visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 17, 2012, latest Jan 4, 2025.

60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Jan 2025; peak Nov 2019 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Altima model year

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

201028 (7%)
20116 (2%)
201217 (4%)
201360 (3%)
201425 (2%)
201531 (3%)
201612 (2%)
20173 (1%)
20183 (1%)
201915 (6%)
202010 (6%)
20212 (3%)
20221 (3%)
20232 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Nissan Altima?: NHTSA lists 60 complaints in this area for the 2013 Altima, which is 3% of the 2,312 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Altima headlights or wipers?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the Visibility & Wipers component on the 2013 Altima.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Altima is 24,175 miles.
Are the headlight complaints dangerous?: Owners describe reduced night visibility from dim or degraded headlights, and NHTSA data for this component includes 2 crashes and 5 injuries across the reported complaints.
How does 2013 compare to other Altima years for this issue?: The 2013 model year has 60 complaints in this area, the highest raw count among the listed years, though its 3% share is close to years like 2015 (3%) and lower than 2010's 7% share.