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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL3AP0DC124238 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 84

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1N4AL3AP0DC•••••• 2016 Nissan ALTIMA

This build draws 6.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Nissan ALTIMA build (84 vs 13).

84on this build
531on the model
41builds in total
3involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 26 Air Bags 17 Exterior Lighting 17 Electrical System 10

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Air Bags crash Apr 2018
Belt light indicates not operational while being occupoed shoiuld go off during occupied. Off at times when occupied however this has been brought to the dealership on more than 5 trips and we are told that nothing is wrong. But that other new cars on the lot are also indicating…
Exterior Lighting crash Mar 2018
The lights are too dim to drive at night. The beam does not reach me if I stand in front of either headlight. I have to use my high beams to feel safe driving on rural roads or highways after dark. I have had many near - accidents with curb dividers in the center lanes that are…
Electrical System crash Aug 2014
Wife was driving west bound on ohio st rt 125 doing 40 mph when a car going east bound on ohio st rt 125 attempted to make a left hand turn in front of her and hit her head on bringing the car to a complete stop in just a couple feet. None of the airbags went off . The seatbelt…
Structure Jun 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the wheels were misaligned and had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a detached passenger’s…
Power Train Apr 2023
While driving my vehicle when trying to accelerate it wouldn’t go above 20mph had to hit the brakes then vehicle would just accelerate real fast I was in traffic with my kids thank god we wasn’t hurt Nissan needs to recall this situation it’s affecting a lot of 2013 and up
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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 1N4AL3AP0DC124238 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.