2015 Nissan Altima
2015 Nissan Altima — 2.5L 4 Cyl, FWD, Automatic. Sedan/Saloon.
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VIN 1N4AL3AP6FC102604 identifies a sedan — the 2015 Nissan Altima. This specific unit was assembled at the SMYMA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA) facility, one of Nissan's North American production plants. It is equipped with FWD/Front-Wheel Drive and a 2.5L 4 Cyl engine.
This vehicle carries an unusually high 10 open NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit, latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, air bags:sensor:occupant classification. All recalls must be repaired by a Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner. Contact a dealer with this VIN before finalizing any purchase. Verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The EPA rates this vehicle at 31 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway), which represents reasonable fuel economy. Annual fuel cost is estimated at $2000 at national average gas prices. It scores 8/10 on the EPA greenhouse gas scale, emitting 290 g CO₂/mile.
Based on vehicle class, trim, and U.S. market data, this 2015 Nissan Altima falls in an estimated used-market range of $6,600–$10,400. The high recall count may suppress resale value — factor this into price negotiation. Verify actual market value with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds using specific mileage and condition.
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- Type: PASSENGER CAR
- Body: Sedan/Saloon
- Plant: SMYMA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
10 Open Recalls- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017...
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017...
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model...
Owner Complaints
944 filed with NHTSA- SRS - Airbag LF Side Impact: B0020-13 Error 2,000.00...
- The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact...
Fuel Economy
31 MPG Combined- City: 27 MPG
- Hwy: 37 MPG
- Combined: 31 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
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STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the...
Risk: If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Risk: If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017....
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015,...
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017....
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on...
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan...
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk...
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU)...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant...
Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to...
Risk: If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the...
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with...
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SRS - Airbag LF Side Impact: B0020-13 Error 2,000.00...
SRS - Airbag LF Side Impact: B0020-13 Error 2,000.00 to replace faulty air bag
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact...
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while making a right turn into a parking space, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. While...
Suspension control arm is snapped off and rusted out...
Suspension control arm is snapped off and rusted out well below advertised maintenance recommendations per the manufacturer. I contacted my dealership and they gave me 1 week of...
Subject: Dangerous Transmission Failure in 2015 Nissan Altima While...
Subject: Dangerous Transmission Failure in 2015 Nissan Altima While my 2015 Nissan Altima has always exhibited questionable performance—including abnormal acceleration, hesitation during throttle response, and mismatched RPMs relative...
The contact purchased a 2015 Nissan Altima. It was...
The contact purchased a 2015 Nissan Altima. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the...
When driving at night, the low beam headlights were...
When driving at night, the low beam headlights were noticeably dim. The headlight bulbs were replaced and the lenses were cleaned on both headlights. This did not fix...
The passenger seat airbag detection system consistently mis-characterizes whether...
The passenger seat airbag detection system consistently mis-characterizes whether a passenger is in the seat. The vehicle should have been covered under the 2016 recall - before I...
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact...
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights were very dim. Due to the failure, the high beam...
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