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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3N1AB6APXCL••••••2012 Nissan SENTRA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Nissan SENTRA build (17 vs 8).
17on this build
161on the model
21builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 10Engine 4Vehicle Speed Control 4Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainApr 2022
While driving at around 70 mph on the highway the car suddenly lost power and was no longer able to accelerate. This issue persisted for the duration of the drive and has happened now on more than one occasion. There were no warning lights or messages before or after the car…
EngineSep 2019
Number 3 cylinder low compression with only 83k miles on the vehicle. Rough engine driving and check engine light on. Codes p0300 and p0303 displayed. This kind of engine failure shouldn't happen with such low mileage
SuspensionApr 2018
"cvt transmission issues" 2012 nissan sentra sr 2.0l with 103,000 miles on the vehicle and maintained adequately since getting the vehicle in 2013. For the last six months, I have been experiencing my vehicle loss of acceleration on only being able to go 10 mph max when my…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2017
Car is hesitant, losing power at highway speeds. Afraid of getting rear ended on highway!! Sometimes it happens at a stop
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2017
I have owned this car for 2 years. Every year, as it starts to warm up in the spring, the same problem recurs. I have had it to several repair shops, only to be told that it cannot be fixed. As I am driving on the freeway, it will suddenly start to decelerate, and I must pull…
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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 3N1AB6APXCL630695 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.