Issue ID | 1127723 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10652217 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | VERSA NOTE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 31/07/14 |
Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2014 versa note sv bought new, found rust on the 3rd day of purchase in 12+ areas underneath including sub-frame and various components. Complained and requested replacement with a rust free car. Nissan won't replace or refund despite extensive correspondence, emails, phone calls, visits to the dealer, furnishing date stamped pictures of rust areas. Nissan is dragging its feet with feeble excuses - ' no excessive rust found' "rust is not affecting safety of the car' 'rust not affecting performance of the car' - which is why they will not replace it. Upon telling them that the due to rust, the resale value of car is severely diminished to junk car value - they have nothing to say. Filed complaints with authorities including the attorney general but they are slow to process so nothing has come of it so far and nissan won't stand behind its products. Bbb autoline has sided with nissan and they just pissed on the lemon law doing that - despite providing scores of date stamped photographs of the rust areas. Nissan is not giving me a charity car, nor it is a used car that they have sold me. I have paid full price with high interest for 6 years that i am going to be paying and i deserve a rust free car without defects but nissan does not seem to agree to that. People, please think a thousand times before buying a nissan. A company that is trying to get away using every lame excuse. I am afraid that nissan may have sold a large number of cars to buyers, with rust simply because the american buyer trusts manufacturers for their quality and integrity - but not in case of nissan. If any law students/retired lawyers/lawyers are willing to help - for an affordable fee - as i can not afford a lot at this time - please help me and may god bless you for your kindness. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 248 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LANSDOWNE, PA |
VIN pattern | 3N1CE2CP6ELXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 20/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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