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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL3AP1HC••••••2017 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2017 Nissan ALTIMA build (24 vs 11).
24on this build
380on the model
34builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 9Air Bags 6Steering 2Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsMay 2026
Airbag light unexpectantly came on without any collision action, or other unusual activity on 5/28/26. Delay getting car for inspection due to personal circumstances. On 6/29/26 car checked a nissan dealership. Inspected and checked codes. Coded as b0020-13 for air bag module…
StructureAug 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the overhead console dislodged from the ceiling and fell downward, striking the driver on the head. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who…
Power TrainAug 2023
My car only has about 113,000 miles and the CVT transmission is completely ruined. It’ll cost me over $3,200 to repair, and this is a very common and known issue to Nissan. See other Class Action Lawsuits
Unknown Or OtherApr 2021
Vehicle keeps shifting into sports mode without activating it
Electrical SystemJan 2021
The vehicle shuts off while driving, does not maintain a solid speed, increases and decreases speed on it own, when stopped the vehicle with not go when the gas pedal is pressed, it will take a few moments and then accelerate at a really high speed or force. The windows randomly…
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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 1N4AL3AP1HC155469 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.