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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3N1AB6AP8CL••••••2012 Nissan SENTRA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Nissan SENTRA build (13 vs 8).
13on this build
161on the model
21builds in total
2involved a crash
4injuries
Most reportedPower Train 6Visibility 2Air Bags 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2024
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at 40 MPH and passing a side street, another driver traveling in a Subaru failed to yield. As a result, the Subaru collided with the passenger side of the contact's vehicle sending…
Power TrainFeb 2024
Leaking transmission oil. Also burning engine oil a week after doing an oil change to the point there is no oil but no leaks
TiresJun 2021
There are several Cooper tires recalled and I was told this line is not one. This tire failed with a sidewalk bulge and now the rear passenger one is starting to bulge as well
SteeringMar 2018
Power steering assist (electric in this vehicle) suddenly failed while driving on city street at 25 mph. The "ps" warning light came on car had been driven about 5 minutes before this incident, and I had just made a right turn. Steering became difficult, but I was able to return…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2015
When coming to a complete stop and accelarating less than 1/4 mile after stopping the vehicle lost power and I had to quickly pull to the side of the road. I turned the vehicle off after stopping and tried to start again, and it just turned over but wouldn't stay started. After…
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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 3N1AB6AP8CL615628 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.