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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3N1BC1CP6BL491195 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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3N1BC1CP6BL•••••• 2011 Nissan VERSA

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2011 Nissan VERSA build (20 vs 6).

20on this build
244on the model
41builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 10 Suspension 7 Structure 3 Steering 2

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Steering crash Nov 2014
The contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact stated that when making a sharp turn, the steering wheel seized or became loose without warning. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, but the failure could not be duplicated. One dealer recommended that all four tires needed to…
Suspension Jan 2025
BOTH front coil springs suddenly without warning broke while driving collapsing the front end of the vehicle creating difficulty in steering and handling. Although this year/model are the subject of a front coil spring recall this vin does not qualify
Air Bags Jul 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Structure Jan 2020
The drivers door handle is coming off
Engine Aug 2012
Brought the car in august 2011. At every service I would report of knocking noise as if the car was in need of oil. I was repeatedly told that there is/was nothing wrong with the car. Again in august 2012; I complained about the noise one of the new tech's looked at the car and…
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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 3N1BC1CP6BL491195 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.