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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL21E38C186456 · Checked Sep 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 19

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1N4AL21E38C•••••• 2008 Nissan ALTIMA

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Nissan ALTIMA build (19 vs 11).

19on this build
866on the model
80builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Air Bags 3 Engine 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Structure 2

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling fire May 2008
I bought a car in march 2009. Last saturday, may 15 2010, I was driving to my friend graduation,shortly after leaving houston,I started seeing smoke coming from the hood of the car. Alarmed, I pulled my car over as far as I could and decided to step outside to see where the…
Tires Feb 2024
215/60R16 This is the second tire that failed at the sidewall needing to be replaced. First failed after less than 4000 miles. And the second w sidewall failure at about 10,000 miles of use. I have photographed the second tire failure. Seems odd that out of five brand new tires…
Wheels Aug 2023
The hood under car is messed up and makes noises while driving. I heard there was a recall on the hoods underneath. I need fixed as I live on disability. Tire light won't go off sensor is not working right
Air Bags Jun 2021
UNKNOWN I have a red flashing light on my right dashboard. Owners manual said to call dealership because of faulty airbags
Unknown Or Other Nov 2018
The dashboard in my car is slowly breaking down. The composition of the materials has degraded, over time, so bad that it has lost its surface texture in areas and is now smooth and highly shiny/reflective. The sun is now reflected on to my window shield and I am completely…
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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 1N4AL21E38C186456 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.