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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3N1BC13E49L413538 · Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 37

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3N1BC13E49L•••••• 2009 Nissan VERSA

This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2009 Nissan VERSA build (37 vs 10).

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446on the model
44builds in total
Most reported Suspension 17 Air Bags 5 Structure 4 Electrical System 3

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Oct 2021
Unknown transmission make a real bad noise and now not move only in reverse
Suspension Apr 2019
The coil springs that nissan installed in my car due to the 2015 recall have, now, both broken again. This is a major safety issue. Nissan consumer affairs refuses to help me with the cost of replacing these faulty parts because they are 'out of warranty!' I have been dealing…
Structure Sep 2018
Driver side sliding door fell of when it was being closed. Kids were right next to me when it happened. They could have gotten seriously hurt! Car was parked when it happened
Air Bags Oct 2017
Takata recall dealer said can't be fixed until the spring 2018
Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2014
Immediately upon startup, a loud rumbling noise similar to after market exhaust was audible as well as a strong vibration down the center long-axis of the car. I stepped out of the vehicle and inspected the undercarriage to find that the flange had eroded and the muffler was…
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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 3N1BC13E49L413538 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.