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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL2AP5CN523076 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 22

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1N4AL2AP5CN•••••• 2012 Nissan ALTIMA

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Nissan ALTIMA build (22 vs 6).

22on this build
383on the model
60builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 10 Engine 5 Suspension 2 Electrical System 2

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Air Bags crash Oct 2022
Car had a hard impact, not on the front end but flipped multiple times, air bags and side air bags did not deploy
Tires Apr 2026
215/60/r16 Driving down, interstate st 70 steering wheel started to shake, then load noise as if running over something, then could see the entire middle tread of the tire flying into the lane behind me to the right. So luckily no one was in that lane or it would’ve crashed into…
Power Train Jul 2025
I drove out of town about 40 miles and everything was fine, next day went to leave to come home and immediately noticed high RPMs going about 20MPH. I pulled over, turned the car off and turned it back on, started driving and same thing. I had no choice but to drive it on the…
Unknown Or Other May 2022
The dashboard is melting. It is now to the point where it peels up if any item is placed on it and then removed. There is a wet oily substance forming in places all over the dash. It is incredibly sticky all over. I placed my cell phone on the dash while I was driving. I had to…
Engine Jul 2019
Cvt transmission
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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 1N4AL2AP5CN523076 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.