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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3N1CN7AP9JL••••••2018 Nissan VERSA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Nissan VERSA build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
49on the model
15builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Air Bags 2Power Train 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2019
We were recently in a car accident in our 2018 nissan versa. We were going 55-60 mph when we swerved to avoid an animal. We broke, but our speed did not decrease much, as we went into a ditch and crashed into the side of this ditch, causing severe mechanical and body damage. The…
Electrical SystemFeb 2025
Has an issue with the mass flow air sensor. I had this car for 7 months with 84,000 miles on it and noticed instantly that it had poor mileage and stalled a lot. Check engine came on the first time and I took it to have a diagnostic test and a P101 code came on, a couple of days…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2020
I was stopped at a stop sign (about to get on the highway) and my car just shut off. No signs that it was going to do this, no spuddering or acting like it was going to die. Just shut of. I have read on forums that other nissan versa owners have had the same issue. Some while…
EngineJun 2018
My car will turn off completely while I'm driving. It is very unsafe, I purchased the car new and don't know why it's happening. Has happened multiple times now
Power TrainJan 2018
I have a 5 speed manual transmission that has a defective throwout bearing clutch assembly that 'sticks' and does not engage or release in a smooth manner. Each shift is 'jerky' when the clutch pedal is released and the power transfer from gear to gear is is a sudden jerk…
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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 3N1CN7AP9JL852678 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.