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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL2EP8CC140481 · Checked Nov 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1N4AL2EP8CC•••••• 2012 Nissan ALTIMA

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1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 2 Power Train 1

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Air Bags crash Jul 2026
I was working, and as I was on my way to a location a lady in front of me came to a complete stop since a couple of ducks were crossing causing me to come to a complete stop as well. As I stopped I looked into my rearview mirror I noticed the lady behind me was not stopping and…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2020
Dashboard looks almost melted and very sticky
Power Train Jan 2019
Driving on a highway and then no acceleration w a high pitch sound...can only drive it 20 mph if at all..had it towed and a mechanic said it is my transmission..as I am researching the problem I am finding a lot of complaints with the same model and year and nissan has to know…
Air Bags Dec 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the OCS control unit was malfunctioning. The dealer determined that the front passenger’s…

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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 1N4AL2EP8CC140481 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.