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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL3AP4DN••••••2013 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Nissan ALTIMA build (71 vs 24).
71on this build
2126on the model
87builds in total
3involved a crash
2involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedExterior Lighting 21Power Train 17Air Bags 12Suspension 9
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingcrashSep 2021
I had been pulled over for not having my lights on but they were, then pulled over again while driving with brights on,(had to drive with brights on to see road), Another day, I had turned off my brights to avoid getting pulled over for having them on. When I arrived at my…
Electrical SystemfireMay 2016
The contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, an abnormal odor emitted from the vehicle and smoke came from the hood. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced for an oil…
EnginefireMay 2016
The contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. After performing an oil change, the independent mechanic noticed white smoke coming from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the vehicle erupted into flames and an abnormal burning odor was present. The fire department extinguished…
Power TraincrashDec 2015
Purchased car may of 2013, pre-owned certified and only 21000miles. From onset of ownership, brakes made noises, "cyclop brake light in rear window would blink constantly, dash lights would go from dim to bright all the time. The car would hesitate when leaving stop position,…
Air BagscrashOct 2014
The contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. While at a stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The rear driver side passenger sustained a head and hand injury that required medical attention. 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 1N4AL3AP4DN583776 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.