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1ZVBP8AM4C5••••••2012 Nissan PATHFINDER
This build draws 10.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER build (16 vs 2).
16on this build
20on the model
13builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 6Air Bags 5Engine 4Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsFeb 2018
I got notice from ford (feb 2018) saying my part was in and setup appointment with dealer to get repaired. I setup apt for 4/3.. They called me two days before my apt and said they did not get part yet. As of today 5/18 they still say they do not have the part (passenger…
StructureOct 2017
Complaint/consumer information [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] business information carmax , inc. 12800 tuckahoe creek pkwy richmond, va 23238 complaint summary complaint type: consumer to business complaint nature of complaint: product issues problem description: I bought a 2012 mustang…
WheelsOct 2017
I bought this 2012 mustang from carmax in october of 2017 I have reported carmax to several different consumer protection agencies do to the fact they have committed fraud and deception inspire I got in touch with carmax explained that this vehicle has cosmetic and mechanical…
Power TrainSep 2016
The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle downshifted independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The…
EngineMay 2015
While merging on a local highway at 15 mph the wrench warning light came and the car went into limp mode. I was lucky the right hand lane had break in traffic and I was able to get off the road. The limp turned in no acceleration and was unresponsive to the gas pedal. I turned…
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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 1ZVBP8AM4C5280479 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.