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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL3AP9EN249941 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 22

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1N4AL3AP9EN•••••• 2014 Nissan ALTIMA

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1045on the model
53builds in total
Most reported Exterior Lighting 6 Air Bags 4 Suspension 3 Service Brakes 2

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Suspension Jun 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his son was driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning illuminated, and the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2024
The left rear arm snapped completely and is now dangling along with the spring link and other parts connected to it. The car is not drivable and I have to have a on-site mechanic come out to fix it. I had been driving the car on the highway the day it happened and luckily made…
Power Train Nov 2024
While driving, my transmission stopped accelerating, and started making a scraping/ticking noise. The car almost cut out in traffic, nearly causing a rear end collision!
Engine Jul 2023
I have purchased low pressure AC hose part from the local Nissan Altima dealer as there is a mechanical design issue where the low pressure AC hose is rubbing with the other part and causing a damage to the hose thus leaking refrigerant gas and spilling on the floor. I have…
Exterior Lighting Dec 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after obtaining the vehicle, it was discovered that while driving at night, the low-beam headlights did not properly illuminate and were extremely dim causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of 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 1N4AL3AP9EN249941 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.