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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AA6AP9HC431498 · Checked Aug 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1N4AA6AP9HC•••••• 2017 Nissan MAXIMA

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Most reported Engine 2 Air Bags 2 Power Train 2 Structure 1

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Power Train Jan 2026
The vehicle experienced a no‑start condition and was towed to a dealership. The dealership performed major engine and timing repairs without authorization and kept the vehicle for nearly four months. After the repairs, the vehicle still cranks but will not start, requires…
Air Bags May 2024
Air Bag sensor keeps turning on. After several resets, and it’s always a different airbag sensor that sets it off
Exterior Lighting Oct 2023
The airbag light does not go out once the vehicle has been started and while driving
Forward Collision Avoidance Aug 2022
Car will suddenly and dramatically decelerate creating loss of control and surprising drivers around me expecting me to continue in a clear lane sometimes nearly causing me to rear-ended Car will shut off this feature automatically at times. The AEB malfunction light will…
Structure Dec 2020
The passenger side pillar molding continues to fly off when I am driving my vehicle. This has happened three separate times. The molding hit my windshield twice while I was driving and almost caused me too wreck, as well as the other vehicles on the highway. This is unsafe and…
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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 1N4AA6AP9HC431498 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.