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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3N1BC1CP2CK280454 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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3N1BC1CP2CK•••••• 2012 Nissan VERSA

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Most reported Air Bags 5 Engine 3 Power Train 1 Steering 1

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Engine Sep 2018
While driving this vehicle on a busy city street at 7:00 am the car suddenly stopped running and would not restart in the middle of a travel lane for no reason what so ever requiring a tow, with over half a tank of gas, and plenty of fluids all the way around. The car has been…
Air Bags Jul 2018
Takata inflators, I received an email from NHTSA back in july 2018. Exactly a few days later my airbag lights came on again. I haven't had time to take my car to nissan. I took it in today 2/16/19 and mcdavid nissan is telling me that my car doesn't have a recall. They won't fix…
Suspension Nov 2017
I am referring to chapter 11 case no. 17-11375(bls)
Steering Jan 2016
I pulled up to a pump at a gas station, got out and went in the store to get a drink. Came back out and my car had locked up. The steering and brakes were both locked. Thank god I wasn't in motion when this happened. The car would not accelerate. I cut the car off and let it sit…
Power Train Jan 2016
I got in the car and drove to the store. When I tryed to leave the car would not move, the engine wined but it did not ingage the trans. I was at a stop in a parking lot thank god, but we just drove back from a long trip yesterday. They say my VIN is not part of the recall
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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 3N1BC1CP2CK280454 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.