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3N1BC1CP8BL••••••2011 Nissan VERSA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2011 Nissan VERSA build (10 vs 6).
10on this build
244on the model
41builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Electrical System 2Steering 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2015
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SteeringcrashMay 2013
The contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, the power locks and electrical system failed. The contact also stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist and the brakes failed without warning, causing her to…
Electrical SystemJun 2021
Driver door handle will not open from inside car at times. The exterior handle locking mechanism gets stuck not allowing the door to open from the inside. When this happens, I need to roll down the window to reach outside and jiggle the exterior door handle in order to be able…
Power TrainMar 2018
Had muffler replaced twice due to erosion?! The main problem though is that I still have a constant rattling when I'm stopped or car is idiling. This has happened before I had my muffler fixed and after it's been fixed. So I know it's not the muffler. That's a whole other issue.…
SuspensionMar 2018
The contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front coil springs. Cole nissan (304-327-0511, located at us-460 suite #3, bluefield, wv 24701) repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 15V573000 (suspension); however, the remedy…
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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 3N1BC1CP8BL483504 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.