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1N4AL3AP2HC••••••2017 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2017 Nissan ALTIMA build (35 vs 11).
35on this build
381on the model
34builds in total
2involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 10Power Train 10Vehicle Speed Control 6Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2018
The contact owned a 2017 nissan altima. While the contact was traveling as a passenger at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle. All the frontal and side air bags deployed. Police report number: 18002915 was filed. The driver…
EngineJun 2025
I need to preface this by stating I fundamentally don’t understand how an issue that directly results in the failure of inspection which dictates road safety/emissions quality and was identified by two mechanics as a part known to fail cannot be under a recall. The part…
StructureApr 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side sun visor independently detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with sun visor failure. The contact was informed that the driver's side…
Power TrainJan 2024
The car had been acting odd and the dealership would not listen. I then noticed an engine light come on after my incidents. My transmission was failing in traffic!!!! I need a new transmission, I have had the diagnosis at Nissan.It needs a total replacement , $6000. This was…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2022
Delays in acceleration. When operating the vehicle. At a complete stop. When I depress the gas pedal there is a few seconds delay before the vehicle starts to accelerate. No warnings appear on dashboard. No check engine light, no visible indication of problem
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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 1N4AL3AP2HC220376 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.