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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL3AP3GC••••••2016 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Nissan ALTIMA build (39 vs 13).
39on this build
534on the model
41builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 15Engine 12Vehicle Speed Control 6Air Bags 5
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2019
Within I month prior to my accident I had tire problems. I replaced the 4 tires.approx. 3 prior to the accident I had fuel and electrical problems. The parts were replaced. Approx. 1 week prior to the accident I had front brakes replaced .esurance has my vehicle policy #…
Exterior LightingMar 2026
My headlights are not putting out very well at all. I have to drive on high beams at night to be able to see which I’m sure is disrupting others driving but when I have my lights on low beams it’s almost like my lights are off or like fog lights. It’s super dangerous. This is…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2024
Nissan has had quite a few recalls on their hood latch. The most recent one was in 2022. My car was checked in 2022, but now two years later I’m having another issue with the hood latch. While Nissan does not want to open a recall to not lose money, there is definitely another…
Power TrainFeb 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to jerk, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a…
EngineJul 2022
Car will not accelerate when depressing gas pedal. Will hesitate from 1 to 5 seconds. Example, driving on the freeway doing 60 mph changing lanes and lose acceleration. This happens at dead stop to 60 mph. MAJOR safety concerns. Brought my vehicle to Nissan dealership and the…
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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 1N4AL3AP3GC167492 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.