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1N4AL3AP7GC••••••2016 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2016 Nissan ALTIMA build (28 vs 13).
28on this build
534on the model
41builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 14Engine 6Vehicle Speed Control 5Air Bags 4
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemcrashfireJan 2024
I was involved in a collision where my 2016 nissan altima sustained rear end damage, began smoking and burst into flames
Air BagscrashAug 2018
The contact owned a 2016 nissan altima. While driving 55 mph, the contact struck a deer. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's spouse sustained bruises and the contact's daughter, seated in the rear passenger seat, sustained burns from the seat…
Power TrainFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate, and the vehicle was jerking and lurching while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty…
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired.…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2021
My problem: While i was leaving work returning to my apartment my car (2016 Nissan Altima S ~ 2.4L, 4 cylinder, 75k miles, Black) was operating fine nothing out of the ordinary. As I approached a stop sign and stop my car it was still acting normal. However, as i accelerated to…
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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 1N4AL3AP7GC164451 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.