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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3N1BC1CP1BL428683 · Checked Aug 30, 2026
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3N1BC1CP1BL•••••• 2011 Nissan VERSA

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Nissan VERSA build (12 vs 6).

12on this build
243on the model
41builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Air Bags 7 Suspension 3

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Suspension fire Apr 2018
The contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke coming from the front passenger wheel and then the wheel exploded. The vehicle was taken to…
Air Bags Apr 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the side curtain air bags deployed inadvertently without warning. The contact was not injured. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2020
The hatch back door doesn't open even from the inside. I only heard the electric motor or the actuator but I'm unable to open the rear door
Air Bags Feb 2018
Takata recall- I called my local nissan dealership to have this repaired over a week ago and they said they would order a new part and it would be in within a week. My son is driving this car and I'm a nervous wreck. I want this repaired asap
Air Bags Sep 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in september of 2017. The dealer (pohanka nissan of salisbury,…
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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 3N1BC1CP1BL428683 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.