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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL21E58C••••••2008 Nissan ALTIMA
That is about average for the 2008 Nissan ALTIMA — 11 complaints per build across 80 builds.
16on this build
866on the model
80builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedStructure 4Air Bags 3Electrical System 3Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2017
Takata recall, got in a car accident and the air bags didn't deploy. My car was a total loss. Were there any airbags in the car??????
EngineApr 2025
After driving over a hour or so the rpm will stick at 3 and the mph will not go over 60. The car occasionally lose power as well. I have already had the throttle body and the alternator recently done
Power TrainAug 2019
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called nissan south at 678-619-3104 (located at 6889 jonesboro rd,…
StructureJan 2018
The dashboard is melting under the hot georgia sun and is causing serious visibility issues. This is a very dangerous situation when I'm driving in the sunshine. It causes a huge glare to appear on my windshield
Electrical SystemApr 2016
5 yrs ago the sound of my engine changed and upon inspection the welding on the exhaust manifold was cracked. I was informed by pembroke pines nissan that since car is at 38,500 miles and out of warranty despite it being a manufacture failure it would set me back $975. I didn't…
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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 1N4AL21E58C112956 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.