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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL2AP5BN••••••2011 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Nissan ALTIMA build (14 vs 5).
14on this build
209on the model
42builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Structure 5Electrical System 3Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJul 2020
I've noticed that the hood of my car is moving a lot especially when I am on the highway. It seems as if it is going to flip up or come off the hinges
EngineMay 2019
Defect in in the ecm. Went to work car started fine and when I went out for lunch push the start button all lights came in in the dash but the car would not turn over the engine. This happened on frankford ave, philadelphia, pa 19135 on 5/1/2019
Power TrainAug 2018
Merging into traffic after stopping at a stop sign the gas pedal became unresponsive. Was able to pull to side and avoid collision and gas pedal began working after pumping and a few moments. Had three kids in the car and only dumb luck prevented accident. Brought to dealer the…
Electrical SystemJun 2017
All 4 locks sometimes will not lock/unlock, creating a safety concern when you need to exit the vehicle in an emergency
Air BagsMay 2017
The contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was flashing and the traction indicator illuminated. Also, while driving, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.…
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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 1N4AL2AP5BN440729 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.