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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4DL01D9XC••••••1999 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 1999 Nissan ALTIMA build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
65on the model
16builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 2Hydraulic 2Power Train 2Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2007
The contact owns a 1999 nissan altima. While driving 15 mph, the contact was unable to stop her vehicle and crashed into the preceding vehicle. Her airbags failed to deploy. The weather was clear. A police report was filed and the contact suffered a head injury. The purchase…
SeatscrashFeb 2002
While driving 30-35 mph vehicle was involved in a head-on collision, causing backseat to unlock and come forward.*ak there was one injury
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2009
Nissan 98-2001 altima I own a 99 nissan altima which has had check engine light problem for approx 2 yrs .done research and found very common for intake manifold gasket to leak ...please look at car complaints.com...I have been smelling fumes inside car at times and now I know…
Power TrainSep 2004
When the consumer made a left or right turn, the front axle made a loud popping noise. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the axle was wearing out. *jb
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2002
Consumer states that when starting the vehicle, it will jump forward a few inches, the problem is an intermittent problem. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem. Nlmjlg
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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 1N4DL01D9XC186274 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.