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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1N4AA5AP9DC••••••2013 Nissan MAXIMA
That is about average for the 2013 Nissan MAXIMA — 4 complaints per build across 13 builds.
6on this build
56on the model
13builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Exterior Lighting 2Electrical System 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingJul 2022
1. Both headlights on dim are so dim that you cannot drive safely, they do not project in front of the car far enough to see at night, dawn or dusk. I am concerned if other cars I meet can even see me approaching. My flashlight shines brighter and farther. I have replaced the…
Power TrainSep 2019
As I was driving on highway from arkansas to texas my car started making this really loud noise as I was accelerating. I was only at 60 mph and the car was still making the noise but as I was increasing my speed to pass and switch lanes my car seem like it became stuck and…
Electrical SystemAug 2015
S10 appropriate handling- letter from constituent re copy of letter addressed to carlos ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of nissan motor company, ltd notifying the company of a major automotive defect with nissan's 2013 maxima. *smd the consumer stated while driving…
Air BagsFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2013 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Exterior LightingMar 2017
The dim headlight setting is so dim that car can not be safely operated after dark without turning on the bright light setting. It is a safety hazzard! I have been a mechanic for 30 years and have never seen such poor headlights. I have changed the bulbs but it has made no…
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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 1N4AA5AP9DC827130 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.