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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL3AP5HC118456 · Checked Oct 18, 2026
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1N4AL3AP5HC•••••• 2017 Nissan GRAND CARAVAN
35on this build
0on the model
0builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Power Train 11 Air Bags 7 Engine 5 Exterior Lighting 4

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Unknown Or Other fire Mar 2020
Vehicle fire started from passenger side under hood while traveling approximately 55 mph on battlefield parkway in ringgold, ga. Car had 50,000 miles. Pulled over and got out to call 911, car got engulfed in flames and is a total loss. Catoosa county sheriff and catoosa county…
Exterior Lighting Jul 2026
Car not starting. Narrowed down to brake light switch not functioning properly. Jumped across the switch, car started. Push button ignition requires brakes to be depressed to start the vehicle. We have been close to being rear-ended twice lately. No warning lights signifying a…
Engine Nov 2025
Check engine light came on will not go off transmission fluid burnt replaced transmission fluid because transmission was slipping out of gear not finding the correct gear I do believe it was starting off in second gear instead of first. Drive slightly better in manual after…
Power Train Oct 2025
Check engine light came on at approximately 96,000 miles in which vehicle would have a delayed acceleration upon stepping on gas pedal or going up hills. Took it to 3 different mechanics including Nissan dealer and all confirmed a CVT failure and need a replacement. Nissan of…
Air Bags Aug 2024
The airbag light turns on whenever someone else drives the car and moves the driver seat. The light stays on until we clear the code and then starts over again when someone moves the seat. The airbag code said that there was a problem with the sensor in the driver seat and the…
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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 1N4AL3AP5HC118456 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.