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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AL3AP6JC••••••2018 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Nissan ALTIMA build (26 vs 16).
26on this build
220on the model
14builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 5Power Train 5Forward Collision Avoidance 4Service Brakes 4
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashMay 2020
The contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact stated that his vehicle was rear ended when he was stopped at a stop sign. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for back pains and facial injuries. The contact was unaware of injures to the other vehicle…
Power TrainJun 2025
The problem is I have that transmission in my car that nissan was sued for . Yes I received a extended warranty 85 months or 85,000 miles . My transmission started going out as soon I rolled over 85,000. Dealer told me the warranty was no good. Now it's sitting in the yard. All…
Electrical SystemMay 2024
My back doors do not lock with the FOB or the interior door lock/unlock button. I have to manually unlock and lock my rear doors. This is a defect that Nissan is well aware of and seems to not care. My car only has 63,000 miles on it
Air BagsJan 2024
My airbag light is on
EngineJan 2023
First thing in the morning the car makes a rattling noise when cold and smell of fumes coming thru car vents. Took car in Jan. 30, dealership bent heat shield. Bought car back Feb. 20 for now clicking noise was told heating shield needs to be replaced! This had to be preexisting…
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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 1N4AL3AP6JC191325 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.