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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL21E18N••••••2009 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2009 Nissan ALTIMA build (40 vs 13).
40on this build
1298on the model
97builds in total
5involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 10Air Bags 6Visibility/wiper 4Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashFeb 2024
The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 80 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. As a result, the contact crashed into a…
SteeringcrashJan 2020
Brakes locked and steering locked causing a rear end accident driving on a city highway going to work
Air BagscrashJun 2016
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into the rear passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times and crashed into a sign. The air bags…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireFeb 2011
The contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The air filter has caught on fire and was detected by the sensor. The contact was able to extinguish the fire but the air filter housing had melted. The vehicle was…
Power TraincrashJul 2010
2008 altima 2.5s was on 35-35 degree incline with front facing uphill. As I was exiting the vehicle, it popped out of park and into neutral. Before I could stop it, the driver door caught on neighboring yard/hill and bent forward. Damage to rear bumper as well. Damage totaled…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1N4AL21E18N548143 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.