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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1N4AA5AP3BC••••••2012 Nissan MAXIMA
That is about average for the 2012 Nissan MAXIMA — 6 complaints per build across 16 builds.
6on this build
96on the model
16builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 1Electrical System 1Power Train 1Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherAug 2022
We are the original owners of a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The dashboard material is deteriorating, creating a sticky and shiny patch across the base of the windshield which is distracting and highly reflective creating glare from the sun and bright lights impeding the ability to…
SeatsJun 2015
The seat seems to shift back and forth. Nissan answer was to purchase a seat base for $1500
Power TrainApr 2014
I purchased my nissan maxima band new two years ago. Over the past two years my vehicle received all required maintenance, which was performed at the dealership where I purchased the vehicle. At 67,000 miles the transmission completely failed. I was told by the dealer that 'it…
Electrical SystemApr 2012
The contact owns a 2011 nissan maxima. The contact stated the key locking security feature failed to operate because the ignition key was left inside of the vehicle. An independent mechanic was able to unlock the door for entrance. The manufacturer was notified of the problem.…
Air BagsOct 2010
New 2011 nissan maxima. Passenger side airbags sometimes fail to activate at all or activate only after driving several (12-15) miles with a passenger in the front passenger seat. Situation has occurred routinely since taking delivery of vehicle on 10/14/10. Consequently, front…
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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 1N4AA5AP3BC800583 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.