Paint chipping on the front break caliper

fredstah · 02-26-2013, 08:38 AM

Have you address this issue to the dealer?

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Originally Posted by KiwiNismo

I have the same issue on the right front caliper of my 2012.
Keep us posted.

fredstah · 02-26-2013, 05:28 PM

Got a call today from Connell Nissan here in Southern California. They say that they will replace both side of the calipers. That is what I call "awesome!". I would have been in tantrum if they say would just touch it up. Also, there is some peeling on the edge of the back bumper. They are aware of it but they say they will touch it up.....I dot think so! For now, Connell Nissan here been great so far.

This should be a sticky subject

dmhenderson · 02-26-2013, 05:45 PM

I had peeling at both fender joints at about 6 months in. Nissan authorized the repaint and I've had no issues since.

KiwiNismo · 02-27-2013, 12:20 AM

No, i have not addressed the issue yet.
I have addressed another issue regarding paint on my car at a local dealership (09/2012) and never got a call back.

Glad to hear you are getting your issues addressed.

dmhenderson · 02-27-2013, 06:47 AM

Go in-person. Repaints require an inspection and authorization by someone from Nissan corporate.

fredstah · 02-27-2013, 09:16 AM

Do not let that wait any longer.

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Originally Posted by KiwiNismo

No, i have not addressed the issue yet.
I have addressed another issue regarding paint on my car at a local dealership (09/2012) and never got a call back.

Glad to hear you are getting your issues addressed.

KiwiNismo · 02-27-2013, 04:29 PM

i did go in person. they took pics of the issue and my info of course.
I will try again regarding the calipers.

dmhenderson · 02-27-2013, 04:41 PM

Get the service director's name and badger the **** out of him.

fredstah · 02-27-2013, 06:47 PM

To tell you guys the truth, there are a lot of imperfections on this vehicle especially coming from Japan. Thought Japanese are clean and detailed people....not!

dmhenderson · 02-27-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

To tell you guys the truth, there are a lot of imperfections on this vehicle especially coming from Japan. Thought Japanese are clean and detailed people....not!

Yeah let's not get carried away and go all wacky racist here.

There are ferraris and lambos that roll off the assy line with defects. Take the car back to the dealership and articulate your problem. I have had zero problems getting Nissan to cover any defects I have run across.

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DEpointfive0 · 02-27-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Yeah let's not get carried away and go all wacky racist here.

There are ferraris and lambos that roll off the assy line with defects. Take the car back to the dealership and articulate your problem. I have had zero problems getting Nissan to cover any defects I have run across.

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Lol, I don't expect any I-talian car to be reliable...

But lets keep the thread to posts regarding the problem!

OP, have you heard anything hit your wheels while driving? Is there an possibility a rock hit it or got caught there?
I SERIOUSLY DOUBT IT, but maybe? Lol...
In any case, it's a dealershit problem

fredstah · 02-27-2013, 09:09 PM

Good gawd almighty! Are you asking me if I heard something hitting my wheel? Both side of the calipers is chipped at the exact spot.

DEpointfive0 · 02-27-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

Good gawd almighty! Are you asking me if I heard something hitting my wheel? Both side of the calipers is chipped at the exact spot.

Maybe you go off roading? LOL

I'm just trying to think that for paint to chip, something has to hit them... It's just strange is all

fredstah · 02-27-2013, 09:25 PM

It is for sure from the factory when they installed the wheel. Thank gawd dealer is noticing this issue from others also and they are replacing it.

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Maybe you go off roading? LOL

I'm just trying to think that for paint to chip, something has to hit them... It's just strange is all

DEpointfive0 · 02-27-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

It is for sure from the factory when they installed the wheel. Thank gawd dealer is noticing this issue from others also and they are replacing it.

Wow, god bless them!

02-26-2013, 05:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I had peeling at both fender joints at about 6 months in. Nissan authorized the repaint and I've had no issues since. boosted3z likes this. __________________

02-27-2013, 06:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Go in-person. Repaints require an inspection and authorization by someone from Nissan corporate. __________________

02-27-2013, 04:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Get the service director's name and badger the **** out of him. __________________

02-27-2013, 06:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
fredstah Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fountain Valley Posts: 87 Drives: 2013 Nismo Prl Wht Rep Power: 12	To tell you guys the truth, there are a lot of imperfections on this vehicle especially coming from Japan. Thought Japanese are clean and detailed people....not! DEpointfive0 likes this.

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02-26-2013, 05:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
fredstah Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fountain Valley Posts: 87 Drives: 2013 Nismo Prl Wht Rep Power: 12	Got a call today from Connell Nissan here in Southern California. They say that they will replace both side of the calipers. That is what I call "awesome!". I would have been in tantrum if they say would just touch it up. Also, there is some peeling on the edge of the back bumper. They are aware of it but they say they will touch it up.....I dot think so! For now, Connell Nissan here been great so far. This should be a sticky subject

02-27-2013, 12:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
KiwiNismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 22 Drives: 2012 Nismo cruiser. Rep Power: 13	No, i have not addressed the issue yet. I have addressed another issue regarding paint on my car at a local dealership (09/2012) and never got a call back. Glad to hear you are getting your issues addressed.

02-27-2013, 04:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
KiwiNismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 22 Drives: 2012 Nismo cruiser. Rep Power: 13	i did go in person. they took pics of the issue and my info of course. I will try again regarding the calipers.

02-27-2013, 09:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
fredstah Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fountain Valley Posts: 87 Drives: 2013 Nismo Prl Wht Rep Power: 12	Good gawd almighty! Are you asking me if I heard something hitting my wheel? Both side of the calipers is chipped at the exact spot.