Faults:
Engine blew shortly after purchasing, due to "honeycomb" pieces breaking off from in the catalytic converter and going into the engine. This seems to be a typical problem with this model.
End-state; Engine replaced. Catalytic converter replaced. Manifold replaced (is a unit with the catalytic converter on this model)
A/C unit broke.
Windows rattle when rolled down.
General Comments:
Unbelievable how cheap this car is. For what is paid for this car, you get penny material for interior. The catalytic converter is a typical problem with these models which should be recalled by Nissan, but, with this problem unknown by consumers, it results in blown engine costing buyers thousands of dollars.
If you read comments on this site about cars, take serious consideration to what they say. Future cars that I buy (will replace the Nissan soon)
I will disregard ANY vehicle with over 20% negative reporting for major cost repair problems. I didn't with this Nissan and it has cost me $2,250 to date. ($1,800 = new engine, $200 = new climate control unit, $250 = new catalytic converter & manifold)
9th Aug 2007, 18:57
Mine too.. go figure..I'm not a fan either and look up the lemon laws state to state..I'm bringing mine back the the dealership I bought it from..I'm so done with this car.. oh and check the coolant mine tends to dump it like a bad habit.