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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL3AP7JC112258 · Checked Sep 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 26

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1N4AL3AP7JC•••••• 2018 Nissan ALTIMA

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Nissan ALTIMA build (26 vs 16).

26on this build
219on the model
14builds in total
3involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 8 Electrical System 3 Steering 3 Engine 3

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Feb 2022
I was rear-ended in my car while at a red light. The car hit me 35 mph plus., Pushing me into the Tahoe in front of me. My shoulder strap driver side DID NOT restrain me and NONE of the air bags deployed. I flew forward towards the steering wheel and dash. Do to me being very…
Steering crash Feb 2021
While driving home and just entering my neighborhood, I noticed a low tire warning on my dashboard. I looked at the pressure and there was approximately 26 pounds still in the tire and the closest place to fill up was at my house. While approaching a right turn in the…
Unknown Or Other crash Sep 2020
Front end t bone collision car is totaled out.*dt
Latches/locks/linkages Aug 2026
While driving at regular road speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic safety component failure. The primary hood latch disengaged, and the secondary safety backup latch failed to catch or secure the hood. This caused the hood to violently slam completely open against the…
Suspension Jan 2026
Nissan altima torque strut mount and passenger side motor mount failure
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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 1N4AL3AP7JC112258 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.