Nissan only Japanese and among most unreliable cars..

ZeeBabar · 09-05-2014, 07:44 PM

The 10 Least Reliable Car & Truck Brands - Part 11

Benibiker · 09-06-2014, 01:23 PM

After owning two Mini's I can vouch for that, worst car ever but if you can afford to keep it running, the most fun car ever! I currently own a 2002 Jeep with 100k miles and it's been the most dependable vehicle I've ever owned. After owning 3 Zs, I don't see how they're some of the least dependable, I had no problems with my past cars or current. Not sure who came out with this list but for the most part it's BS.

Asheth · 09-06-2014, 01:35 PM

Doesn't this basically end up looking like

Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Nissan, Volkswagen, Hyundai.

Essentially the top auto makers in the world as far as volume goes? Meaning buy a Toyota, honda or mazda, if you want a car not associated with them?

Trips · 09-06-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

The 10 Least Reliable Car & Truck Brands - Part 11

Moved to the right section

Jordo! · 09-06-2014, 02:13 PM

Nissan was always the Japanese Ford.

And Mitsubishi the Japanese GM.

Honda, Toyota, and Mazda have -- at least historically and to the best of my knowledge -- been among the most reliable of cars, and pretty much in that order.

Still, I'm quite happy with my Japanese Mustang

Fuzzzy · 09-06-2014, 03:19 PM

It is hard to know exactly what to conclude without the raw data from CR, or at least more data than was presented in OP's link. However, I found this portion of that link to be of interest:

"Of the 17 problem areas Consumer Reports asks about, the electronics generated more complaints from owners of 2013 models than for any other category.
This coincides with the exponentially more complex infotainment systems that are being implemented that feature data connections and far more components that can ‘go wrong.’ Fisher even noted that this year’s results demonstrated that new cars are for the most part mechanically sound."

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-19-2014, 01:08 AM

Audi reliable? On what planet?

critical · 09-19-2014, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Nissan was always the Japanese Ford.

And Mitsubishi the Japanese GM.

Honda, Toyota, and Mazda have -- at least historically and to the best of my knowledge -- been among the most reliable of cars, and pretty much in that order.

Still, I'm quite happy with my Japanese Mustang

we don't drive a japanese mustang.

DEpointfive0 · 09-19-2014, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

we don't drive a japanese mustang.

And I'm just gonna sit here and smoke my cigar...

Zoren 370 · 09-19-2014, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Still, I'm quite happy with my Japanese Mustang

Im happy with my Japanese Porsche!

Fixed???!

6spd · 09-19-2014, 10:21 AM

I can say, speaking from 10+ years as a mechanic and repair shop manager, that of the top Japanese manu's, Nissan is not quite as reliable as Toyota/Honda, but far better than Mazda (FYI most Mazda's are derivatives of Ford Mo. Co.) and "Sh1T"subishi. Does Nissan deserve to be listed among the likes of Dodge, Ford, Mini and VW, no it does not.

kenchan · 09-19-2014, 10:37 AM

probably more in terms nissans built in america, maybe?

ive had zero issues on my G and Z... also my hondas built in japan.

the legacy built in indy was a pos, civics built at ohio and canada were both pos's. these cars were bought new btw.

6spd · 09-19-2014, 12:15 PM

Unless they are taking into account problems outside the realm of normal vehicle repairs, for instance recalls and TSB's and stupid JD power reviews, even the Nissans built in the states are pretty good cars. But it seems like everyone has their own definition of "reliability" so I'd take it with a grain of salt.

kenchan · 09-19-2014, 12:52 PM

yah, true that. i dont complain about little rattles my dd has cause it's a cheap car i dont care. but to some that 'cheap car' might be their most expensive purchase so they have a different perspective ..

the general public is stupid...

6spd · 09-19-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, true that. i dont complain about little rattles my dd has cause it's a cheap car i dont care. but to some that 'cheap car' might be their most expensive purchase so they have a different perspective ..

the general public is stupid...

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Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	After owning two Mini's I can vouch for that, worst car ever but if you can afford to keep it running, the most fun car ever! I currently own a 2002 Jeep with 100k miles and it's been the most dependable vehicle I've ever owned. After owning 3 Zs, I don't see how they're some of the least dependable, I had no problems with my past cars or current. Not sure who came out with this list but for the most part it's BS. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

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Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 18	Doesn't this basically end up looking like Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Nissan, Volkswagen, Hyundai. Essentially the top auto makers in the world as far as volume goes? Meaning buy a Toyota, honda or mazda, if you want a car not associated with them? __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	Nissan was always the Japanese Ford. And Mitsubishi the Japanese GM. Honda, Toyota, and Mazda have -- at least historically and to the best of my knowledge -- been among the most reliable of cars, and pretty much in that order. Still, I'm quite happy with my Japanese Mustang Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Audi reliable? On what planet? critical and madmike23 like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21861	It is hard to know exactly what to conclude without the raw data from CR, or at least more data than was presented in OP's link. However, I found this portion of that link to be of interest: "Of the 17 problem areas Consumer Reports asks about, the electronics generated more complaints from owners of 2013 models than for any other category. This coincides with the exponentially more complex infotainment systems that are being implemented that feature data connections and far more components that can ‘go wrong.’ Fisher even noted that this year’s results demonstrated that new cars are for the most part mechanically sound."

09-19-2014, 10:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I can say, speaking from 10+ years as a mechanic and repair shop manager, that of the top Japanese manu's, Nissan is not quite as reliable as Toyota/Honda, but far better than Mazda (FYI most Mazda's are derivatives of Ford Mo. Co.) and "Sh1T"subishi. Does Nissan deserve to be listed among the likes of Dodge, Ford, Mini and VW, no it does not. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	probably more in terms nissans built in america, maybe? ive had zero issues on my G and Z... also my hondas built in japan. the legacy built in indy was a pos, civics built at ohio and canada were both pos's. these cars were bought new btw. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

09-19-2014, 12:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Unless they are taking into account problems outside the realm of normal vehicle repairs, for instance recalls and TSB's and stupid JD power reviews, even the Nissans built in the states are pretty good cars. But it seems like everyone has their own definition of "reliability" so I'd take it with a grain of salt. UNKNOWN_370 and kenchan like this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

09-19-2014, 12:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, true that. i dont complain about little rattles my dd has cause it's a cheap car i dont care. but to some that 'cheap car' might be their most expensive purchase so they have a different perspective .. the general public is stupid... UNKNOWN_370 and 6spd like this.

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