Consumers Reports Reliability Rating

SiXK · 07-23-2012, 07:48 AM

The steering-lock-intelligent-key issue alone is enough to severely hurt that rating. Since that happened to me I have never again felt the car was reliable. Every time you drive it out of town you worry about if it will start. Now, with the harness and cut wire I feel better, but my faith in the other components of that system remains so-so at best. If Consumer Reports called me, 'reliable' would not be in my description of this car. I've said it before, but after 22 years of Nissan Z's (and two Nissan trucks and a Maxima) I am done, I won't buy another Nissan.

Z_ealot · 07-23-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

The steering-lock-intelligent-key issue alone is enough to severely hurt that rating. Since that happened to me I have never again felt the car was reliable. Every time you drive it out of town you worry about if it will start. Now, with the harness and cut wire I feel better, but my faith in the other components of that system remains so-so at best. If Consumer Reports called me, 'reliable' would not be in my description of this car. I've said it before, but after 22 years of Nissan Z's (and two Nissan trucks and a Maxima) I am done, I won't buy another Nissan.

you do know they stopped putting in the steering lock on the later 2011 and up Z's don't you? as for me, have gone through a 2002 altima 4 cyl. 2005 altima 6 cyl. and now the Z and have not had one issue with any of them that wasnt my fault to begin with for neglecting things such as maintenance. at worst the only problem i ran into with my Z was the passenger side power window motor burnt out and was replaced no questions asked. it all really depends on the dealer you deal with and sadly for alot of people that come to be dissatisfied with the brand often times it's because of the way the dealership treated you in some way or another.

Mt Tam I am · 07-23-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

you do know they stopped putting in the steering lock on the later 2011 and up Z's don't you? ............

Sure, but are you aware this is the 2009 being discussed, not the 2011.

SiXK · 07-24-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

you do know they stopped putting in the steering lock on the later 2011 and up Z's don't you? as for me, have gone through a 2002 altima 4 cyl. 2005 altima 6 cyl. and now the Z and have not had one issue with any of them that wasnt my fault to begin with for neglecting things such as maintenance. at worst the only problem i ran into with my Z was the passenger side power window motor burnt out and was replaced no questions asked. it all really depends on the dealer you deal with and sadly for alot of people that come to be dissatisfied with the brand often times it's because of the way the dealership treated you in some way or another.

I knew they stopped, but that really doesn't affect my car. And sure, my feelings about Nissan are influenced, probably heavily, by their horrible dealerships and my painful experiences with them - like when my under-warranty and bought-there 370Z was hauled in on a flatbed only to see them attempt to put me off for a week because I did not have an appointment (REED NISSAN, Orlando FL). But here's the deal, to buy a Nissan I have to go to a Nissan dealership, and so it is a big part of it. Look, I love the Z, I own two currently and plan to keep both as both are paid off, but I won't be back for another. One too many bad experiences/car issues/etc.

blackcherry20 · 07-25-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

I knew they stopped, but that really doesn't affect my car. And sure, my feelings about Nissan are influenced, probably heavily, by their horrible dealerships and my painful experiences with them - like when my under-warranty and bought-there 370Z was hauled in on a flatbed only to see them attempt to put me off for a week because I did not have an appointment (REED NISSAN, Orlando FL). But here's the deal, to buy a Nissan I have to go to a Nissan dealership, and so it is a big part of it. Look, I love the Z, I own two currently and plan to keep both as both are paid off, but I won't be back for another. One too many bad experiences/car issues/etc.

Dont ever buy a Ford-they (as a company) are also horrible to deal with...knock on wood-Been driving Honda's for years not one bad dealership issue.why?! No issues w the car-0 probs...i have lots of faith in Honda (japanese) vehicles as a whole...

OMGiGOTaZ · 10-02-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

I knew they stopped, but that really doesn't affect my car. And sure, my feelings about Nissan are influenced, probably heavily, by their horrible dealerships and my painful experiences with them - like when my under-warranty and bought-there 370Z was hauled in on a flatbed only to see them attempt to put me off for a week because I did not have an appointment (REED NISSAN, Orlando FL). But here's the deal, to buy a Nissan I have to go to a Nissan dealership, and so it is a big part of it. Look, I love the Z, I own two currently and plan to keep both as both are paid off, but I won't be back for another. One too many bad experiences/car issues/etc.

my feelings about buying another Audi

OMGiGOTaZ · 09-30-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

The steering-lock-intelligent-key issue alone is enough to severely hurt that rating. Since that happened to me I have never again felt the car was reliable. Every time you drive it out of town you worry about if it will start. Now, with the harness and cut wire I feel better, but my faith in the other components of that system remains so-so at best. If Consumer Reports called me, 'reliable' would not be in my description of this car. I've said it before, but after 22 years of Nissan Z's (and two Nissan trucks and a Maxima) I am done, I won't buy another Nissan.

I had the same issue with my hyundai and the key leaving me stranded, but I would never call the car unreliable for that issue alone. For putting 74,000 miles on a car in less than 2 years it was very reliable

I looked at the Consumer Reports for the Z a few months back compared to the Camaro SS/Genesis Coupe/Evo/Merceded C class/Mustang And Many more...

So, what I saw was that the Z had a poor reliability rating compared to EVERYTHING else on my list, so I looked at the reviews and noticed the Oil cooler and Limp mode were high on those lists of complaints, considering the 2012 was coming standard with one I felt confident buying the Z

Compdoc777 · 09-30-2012, 10:13 AM

It is my opinion they magazines and rating sites are paid for there opinions.

Example: new car coming out we will give you $$$$ to promote this car!

Marketing and advertisers all companies are cross promoting today. They can bend anything to make it look like something else. They try to trend/heard the masses into believing one thing or another. Reminds me of the movie Wall-e where they say try blue it's the new red.

OldGuy · 09-30-2012, 12:44 PM

Bought my '09 new in '09 and it's been perfect other than replacing the ambient temperature sensor, which was done and done right under warranty and with no problems. I replaced the stock tires with Continentals to get a more comfortable ride and replaced the stock cloth interior with a beautiful custom leather interior. I put the clear bra on the car the day of delivery. Although I have only 10,200 easily driven miles on the car (garaged November to April) it has earned my full confidence. I have enjoyed the car very much and continue to constantly receive complements on it.
If I had it to do all over, I would buy it again.

cptspeed · 10-02-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Compdoc777

It is my opinion they magazines and rating sites are paid for there opinions.

Example: new car coming out we will give you $$$$ to promote this car!

Marketing and advertisers all companies are cross promoting today. They can bend anything to make it look like something else. They try to trend/heard the masses into believing one thing or another. Reminds me of the movie Wall-e where they say try blue it's the new red.

consumer reports buy all the products they review. they do not have any advertisements.

07-23-2012, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 187	The steering-lock-intelligent-key issue alone is enough to severely hurt that rating. Since that happened to me I have never again felt the car was reliable. Every time you drive it out of town you worry about if it will start. Now, with the harness and cut wire I feel better, but my faith in the other components of that system remains so-so at best. If Consumer Reports called me, 'reliable' would not be in my description of this car. I've said it before, but after 22 years of Nissan Z's (and two Nissan trucks and a Maxima) I am done, I won't buy another Nissan. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

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09-30-2012, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Compdoc777 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nismo #4 MB Rep Power: 15	It is my opinion they magazines and rating sites are paid for there opinions. Example: new car coming out we will give you $$$$ to promote this car! Marketing and advertisers all companies are cross promoting today. They can bend anything to make it look like something else. They try to trend/heard the masses into believing one thing or another. Reminds me of the movie Wall-e where they say try blue it's the new red.

09-30-2012, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	Bought my '09 new in '09 and it's been perfect other than replacing the ambient temperature sensor, which was done and done right under warranty and with no problems. I replaced the stock tires with Continentals to get a more comfortable ride and replaced the stock cloth interior with a beautiful custom leather interior. I put the clear bra on the car the day of delivery. Although I have only 10,200 easily driven miles on the car (garaged November to April) it has earned my full confidence. I have enjoyed the car very much and continue to constantly receive complements on it. If I had it to do all over, I would buy it again.