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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AA5AP7AC868156 · Checked Oct 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 22

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1N4AA5AP7AC•••••• 2010 Nissan MAXIMA

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236on the model
14builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Steering 11 Electrical System 6 Suspension 6 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire Apr 2015
I arrive home at approximately 3:00 pm (pacific) and park my vehicle (I dont move it at all). At approximately 4:00 am (pacific) about 13 hours later... The vehicle is completely engulfed in flames!! The fire dept. Says it could be - it is more than likely an electrical fire
Suspension Sep 2019
Rear cradle bar that holds suspension is rusted with holes on both sides near the rear tires
Seats Jan 2018
Drivers side heated seat caused second - third degree burn on thigh on 1/3/18. I felt a tingling sensation while driving so I turned the heated seat off. The seat heater was on low when this happened. Once home and upon inspection of my skin I noticed the bur on the back of my…
Steering Dec 2017
Bought my 2010 maxima about 6 months ago. After driving it home I heard a horrible rattling in the steering wheel and a clattering in the front end. The dealership had given me a 3 month warranty so I contacted them the same day I got the car to report the problem. After calling…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2016
Both of these incidents happened in a parking lot and the car was stationary. Car wouldn't start as a result of a stoplight switch being faulty, resulting in push button start not working. Replaced for $166.07 on 01/13/16 and then car wouldn't start again a month later on…
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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 1N4AA5AP7AC868156 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.