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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL21EX8N••••••2008 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2008 Nissan ALTIMA build (29 vs 11).
29on this build
866on the model
80builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 8Visibility/wiper 7Air Bags 6Seats 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2015
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end. The contact indicated that the seat belt malfunctioned and…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2020
Transmission revs out and slow to accelerate
Visibility/wiperDec 2018
I heard on the radio that anybody that got a crack in their windshield on i10 is to file a complaint. That part of the highway is ridiculous, I have cracks. It sounds like its raining stones on i10
SteeringOct 2017
2008 nissan alyima would not start. Car was parked on the street overnight in front of residence as is most nights after being driven during the day to work. The next morning open car door with fob and pushed key ignition button and car would not start. The key symbol popped up…
EngineJul 2017
Takata recall the exhaust manifold has a large crack in it, leaking fumes into the cabin of the vehicle. I replaced the part 6 months ago. I'm already having problems with the new part. I've seen numerous nissan altima's on the road with the same problem (very loud exhaust).…
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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 1N4AL21EX8N541787 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.