Four problems related to turn signal have been reported for the 2013 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2013 Altima.
When turn signal is automatically cancelled as the steering wheel is straightened, sometimes (not always) it actuates the 'lane change' three-flash signal in the opposite direction. For example, after making a left turn, the signal cancels and signals three flashes in the right direction. This happens when turning in either direction. It has happened multiple times but does not happen at every turn. I feel it may be a malfunction of the turn signal arm.
The headlights are beyond dim, I am only able to see a short distance in front of the vehicle - unless the high beams are turned on. It is worse with night driving in rain and snow because I am not able to see beyond my front bumper. It makes me very uncomfortable to drive because I fear that I will not be able to see pedestrians and potentially hurt or worse kill someone because I was unable to see while using my headlights. This is an issue all the time, whether moving or sitting still, and it is very sad when your turn signals are brighter and shine on street signs but your headlights do not. We have replaced the bulbs but this has not corrected the issue and I am not sure what else could be causing this to have happened within the short amount of time we have owned the vehicle. At this point I have not experienced an accident or anything, but feel it is only a matter of time before there will be no light and I will no longer be able to drive the vehicle.
Turn signal. When turn signal is automatically cancelled as the steering wheel is straightened, sometimes it actuates the 'lane change' three-flash signal in the opposite direction - presumably because the signal over-travels and momentarily travels in the opposite direction. For example, after making a right turn, the signal cancels and signals three flashes in the left direction. This has resulted in a person pulling out in front of me because they apparently thought I was going to change lanes to the left immediately after my right turn. This only happens intermittently, but I first noticed it shortly after I purchased the vehicle.
Low beam lights get extremely dim, my turn signal lights are brighter than the headlights!!!!!!!!! this creates a safety issue driving at night. As an uber driver, I can spot my generation Altima from far away just cause it always has the dimmest lights unless the Altima has hid.