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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL3AP9GN306951 · Checked Aug 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 20

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1N4AL3AP9GN•••••• 2016 Nissan ALTIMA

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20on this build
531on the model
41builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reported Power Train 8 Engine 5 Vehicle Speed Control 4 Fuel/propulsion System 2

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train crash Aug 2021
Upon arriving to my grandson's daycare, I applied by brake and put my car in park and suddenly my car accelerated at a fast speed. My car moved forward across an area that the children are usually playing in, but because it was raining they were inside. Thank God! I can't even…
Structure crash Jun 2019
There is a recall on my hood latch that I received in the mail. . Due to this recall my hood opened while I was driving and shattered my windshield and messed up my hood and fenders. * (recall related incident) ts
Vehicle Speed Control Jul 2023
When you press the accelerator it won’t do anything
Unknown Or Other Jun 2022
Delayed acceleration when placing foot on gas pedal , eventually acceleration completely went out, took car to dealership to get fixed was told cvt transmission needed replacement in order to fix problem, got replaced lasted about 3 weeks and vehicle again is delaying in…
Exterior Lighting Oct 2021
Low beams are extremely dim after bulb replacement. Dealership confirmed known issue. I hit debris in roadway due to low lighting causing damage to my undercarriage. No lamp warnings
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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 1N4AL3AP9GN306951 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.