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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AA5AP3AC860989 · Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 15

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1N4AA5AP3AC•••••• 2010 Nissan MAXIMA

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Most reported Steering 10 Electrical System 4 Suspension 3 Wheels 1

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Steering Jun 2020
For while the car would vibrate when hitting even the slide is bump causing instability in not only steering noises clicking but once we save enough money to pay for the fix finally finding out it was the insulator for the strut this part of the same recall which stated this…
Suspension Aug 2018
Strut insulator on pasenger side was cracked. I had it replaced with new strut and insulator and was iformed that the driver side needed to be replaced as well. Everytime the vechicle was driven hitting any sligh dip in the road or bump would cause the strut to sound as it the…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2018
The dashboard in my 2010 nissan maxima began to melt and is very sticky to the to touch and the glare make it hard to drive if the sun is shining on the dashboard.this begin to happen in 2018.I called to dealer and the nissan company,but because the warranty had expired there…
Electrical System Feb 2011
The contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact attempted to lock her vehicle with the keyless alarm system but was unable to do so. She entered the vehicle and then attempted to start the vehicle but there was no power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but they were…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2017
Sunroof exploded while driving at highway speeds
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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 1N4AA5AP3AC860989 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.