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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL2AP2BC157104 · Checked Aug 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1N4AL2AP2BC•••••• 2011 Nissan ALTIMA

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3on this build
209on the model
42builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine 2 Service Brakes 1

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Engine fire Apr 2013
I was driving 65 mph on the interstate when the car began to lose power. All warning lights came on, the steering became disabled and the car coasted to a stop. White smoke came out from under the hood, it immediately turned black and 60 seconds after the car lost power it was…
Service Brakes Jan 2016
The contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. While driving approximately 20 mph on wet pavement, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Engine Dec 2017
The contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated that the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The independent mechanic stated that the mass air flow sensor may need to be replaced. The dealer (ben mynatt nissan, 629 jake alexander blvd s, salisbury, nc…

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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 1N4AL2AP2BC157104 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.