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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AA5APXAC851819 · Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 19

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1N4AA5APXAC•••••• 2010 Nissan MAXIMA

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236on the model
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Most reported Steering 9 Electrical System 7 Engine 4 Visibility 2

What owners of this build wrote

Suspension Jan 2021
My transmission sounds very loud when I accelerate until I get to about 55 mph. It seems to feel rough as well during that period. This happens every time I accelerate. My passenger seat doesn't blow cold air
Engine Jul 2016
Torque motor mount cracked
Unknown Or Other May 2016
AC turns off and on while stationary or moving. I've had this car almost 3 years now and every year I've had to get my AC serviced
Structure Mar 2016
The contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was melting and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Electrical System Feb 2016
Parked vehicle would not recognize energized fob start signal, requiring tow to dealership, replacement of steering lock assembly (parts cost $744.68). At 64,247 mi (out of warrantee), issue is of design without emergency mechanical starting procedure, extreme cost of…
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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 1N4AA5APXAC851819 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.