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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL3AP6EC297280 · Checked Aug 19, 2026
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1N4AL3AP6EC•••••• 2014 Nissan ALTIMA

This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2014 Nissan ALTIMA build (63 vs 20).

63on this build
1044on the model
53builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Exterior Lighting 18 Power Train 12 Suspension 10 Air Bags 9

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Service Brakes crash Jun 2014
The contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 mph, his foot slipped off of the brake pedal and onto the accelerator pedal which caused the vehicle to crash into a six inch curb. The contact stated that the width of the brake pedal was…
Air Bags crash Feb 2014
The contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact's vehicle was rear ended while idling at a traffic light. There was extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received neck and back injuries and her spouse suffered back injuries.…
Suspension Apr 2026
Nissan has put a service campaign P9324 as a known issue for rear lower suspension corrosion. Last week as I was driving my vehicle collapsed on its back tire there was no safety warning lights that had come on. I was able to safely pull off the road however if I had been…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2025
My son purchased a used 2014 Nissan Altima 4 months ago from a dealership. He noticed it shuttering, delayed acceleration and not having power as well as a noise from the transmission. It had no check engine light but the code P17F1 CVT Judder came up. We looked for recalls and…
Wheels Jun 2025
Rear passenger wheel has been rattling for a year. While driving (right now), car began to fishtail going approx 35mph. Was able to pull off and avoid accident. Upon examination, described wheel is no longer facing forward and is facing inward. Likely that the rear controller…
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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 1N4AL3AP6EC297280 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.