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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3N1BC1CP5AL393421 · Checked Aug 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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3N1BC1CP5AL•••••• 2010 Nissan VERSA

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2010 Nissan VERSA build (16 vs 7).

16on this build
232on the model
31builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 5 Suspension 4 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Sep 2020
The trunk latch doesn't want to open. I have to go inside to unlatch it
Air Bags Mar 2018
Takata recall. We were unable to get the recall fixed until march 16th as parts weren't available. We took it in on fri the 16th and got both airbags replaced under the recall. As we were leaving the shop, the airbag light came on and was flashing. We thought it was just…
Tires Apr 2016
I have ordered a pair of tires from discount tire direct and after I put them on the car, I thought they are ok, so I ordered another pair. Few months later one of the tires developed un-round shape and it was torn from the inside. I have contacted discount tire direct, and they…
Structure Mar 2016
After driving home from the airport, we noticed something was not right. Less than two days later, I can barely drive my car without radiating pain from every little road bump. Took my car to the shop and shelled out over a grand to replace both front spring/struts. Now, less…
Suspension Oct 2015
In may 2015 the right side front suspension coil snapped. I had it replaced at a nissan dealer at a cost of $270.26. On oct 22, 2015 the left side front suspension coil snapped. It took the nissan dealer nearly 2 weeks to get the part and replace it, at cost of $401.93. The car…
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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 3N1BC1CP5AL393421 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.