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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4BL4BV7LC149532 · Checked Oct 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1N4BL4BV7LC•••••• 2020 Nissan ALTIMA

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2020 Nissan ALTIMA build (6 vs 2).

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173on the model
86builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Sep 2025
3 out of 4 of my doors have to be locked and unlocked by hand instead of using my Nissan key button to unlock my car. 3 of the motors are bad or it's some kind of electrical issue that goggle says is common in 2019 to 2020 Nissan Altimas. I feel like I shouldn't have to pay out…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the expressway. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the engine started knocking significantly. There was no warning light illuminated.…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2025
All 4 door lock actuators prematurely fail, causing doors to remain unlocked or locked even after numerous times of locking/unlocking, posing a safety risk
Engine Oct 2024
My car is said malfunction Loss of engine power
Electrical System Sep 2024
The brake switch keeps coming loose making it difficult to start the car when pressing the brake down. When the switch is not secure, the electrical connection is lost and it is very hard to press the brake down. What if this happens in the middle of traffic? The issue also…
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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 1N4BL4BV7LC149532 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.