Anyone else have a 370Z Lemon?

LakeShow · 04-24-2012, 12:59 AM

I have a lemon, but involves the paint. Currently working with Nissan to resolve.

MyZ4U2C · 04-24-2012, 01:27 AM

Just as mentioned above, it has to be 3 or 4 related repair attempts within a certain time frame depending on the state. Separate issues with electrical do not count such as clock and camera and radio and ignition would all be separate and would need 3 or 4 repair attempts each, again depending on state laws. Nissan is only going to qualify the vehicle if it meets the terms just as pretty much any car company....same with recalls...only when enough reports go to the NHSA does a recall happen....

Daveski38 · 04-24-2012, 08:49 AM

Sorry to hear about your issue, Is nissan telling you directly they won't work with you or is it the stealership telling you.
In Sept. of 2010 I was able to trade in and nissan paided the difference in price. The General Manager went to bat for me. I filed a formal complaint with nissan on Monday, They countered my offer on Wenesday (extended warranty) we settled by Friday.

Good Luck hope it all works out.

Pauly · 04-24-2012, 09:02 AM

i would call an attourney. most counsultations are free, and they would know exactly what to look for to determine whether or not you have a case. and a lot of times when the attourney sends that first letter to the dealership, which basically lets them no that you are seeking legal counsil, they usually, but not always, change their attitude. good luck and sorry you are going through this, man.

JARblue · 04-24-2012, 09:18 AM

A letter from an attorney may be just what you need to get the dealership to take you seriously. Also, if you have not yet contacted Nissan Corporate I recommend you do so immediately. Go up the chain as much as you have to - I've been through similar problems. It was with a local crooked body shop, but a letter from the attorney was apparently all that was needed to get them to fix their mistake with no more hassles.

djkyky · 04-25-2012, 10:00 PM

I have been working with Nissan and BBB. The camera was manufacturer installed at the port so considered factory installed. Nissan is paying for all the warranty work. It has just been a nuisance taking the car back. It goes back the dealer for the fifth time this Friday. 47 days out of service and counting.

I did a letter from the BBB stating they are reopening the claim because the car has not been fixed. Hell, I didn't know they closed the case.

Thanks for all your help.

midn8t · 10-02-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by djkyky

I bought my Z new in September 2011 and it is going back for service for the fifth time next week. The car have been in and out of the shop for over 45 days all due to electrical problems. I am working with Nissan, but they refuse to honor the Lemon law and said they would not replace the car or refund my money. Nissan insists that I keep taking the car back for repairs. They replaced the rear camera in the mirror which blew out the fuse block and controller but now they cannot fix the key indicator light so back to the shop it goes.

I don't want to pay the expense of hiring an attorney, but that may be my only option. The BBB has been NO help at all.

Any suggestions or comments? Thanks.

I have a brand new 2012 bought it last year it now has 15k miles and it has had to be in the shop 4 times due to service engine light coming on - I just made appointment for couple of days form now for service engine light again to be fixed so that makes 5th time every single time its been computer issue that has been under warranty

37zeroZ · 10-02-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by midn8t

I have a brand new 2012 bought it last year it now has 15k miles and it has had to be in the shop 4 times due to service engine light coming on - I just made appointment for couple of days form now for service engine light again to be fixed so that makes 5th time every single time its been computer issue that has been under warranty

A new 2012 model just last year? I assume it was very early 2013. You must of got a good deal since I believe the 2013 models were already available.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 10-02-2014, 10:31 PM

Could be a sandy drowned victim, all the drowned cars have terrible electrical problems.

midn8t · 05-09-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

A new 2012 model just last year? I assume it was very early 2013. You must of got a good deal since I believe the 2013 models were already available.

brand new just means new as in no miles u could get a 2016 that would be a newer year but that would not mean it be brand new

TerribleONE · 05-09-2016, 01:03 PM

Holy pointless thread revive batman

MagmaRed370z · 05-09-2016, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkyky

I bought my Z new in September 2011 and it is going back for service for the fifth time next week. The car have been in and out of the shop for over 45 days all due to electrical problems. I am working with Nissan, but they refuse to honor the Lemon law and said they would not replace the car or refund my money. Nissan insists that I keep taking the car back for repairs. They replaced the rear camera in the mirror which blew out the fuse block and controller but now they cannot fix the key indicator light so back to the shop it goes.

I don't want to pay the expense of hiring an attorney, but that may be my only option. The BBB has been NO help at all.

Any suggestions or comments? Thanks.

Typical Nissan. Keep pushing my friend. Take it to another dealer

madeinjapan · 05-09-2016, 01:49 PM

njobe89 · 05-09-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Holy pointless thread revive batman

04-24-2012, 12:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I have a lemon, but involves the paint. Currently working with Nissan to resolve. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	i would call an attourney. most counsultations are free, and they would know exactly what to look for to determine whether or not you have a case. and a lot of times when the attourney sends that first letter to the dealership, which basically lets them no that you are seeking legal counsil, they usually, but not always, change their attitude. good luck and sorry you are going through this, man. __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	A letter from an attorney may be just what you need to get the dealership to take you seriously. Also, if you have not yet contacted Nissan Corporate I recommend you do so immediately. Go up the chain as much as you have to - I've been through similar problems. It was with a local crooked body shop, but a letter from the attorney was apparently all that was needed to get them to fix their mistake with no more hassles. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Could be a sandy drowned victim, all the drowned cars have terrible electrical problems. Streetlife likes this. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

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04-24-2012, 01:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	Just as mentioned above, it has to be 3 or 4 related repair attempts within a certain time frame depending on the state. Separate issues with electrical do not count such as clock and camera and radio and ignition would all be separate and would need 3 or 4 repair attempts each, again depending on state laws. Nissan is only going to qualify the vehicle if it meets the terms just as pretty much any car company....same with recalls...only when enough reports go to the NHSA does a recall happen....

04-24-2012, 08:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
Daveski38 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South of Houston Posts: 114 Drives: 10 BC A/T T Roadster Rep Power: 15	Sorry to hear about your issue, Is nissan telling you directly they won't work with you or is it the stealership telling you. In Sept. of 2010 I was able to trade in and nissan paided the difference in price. The General Manager went to bat for me. I filed a formal complaint with nissan on Monday, They countered my offer on Wenesday (extended warranty) we settled by Friday. Good Luck hope it all works out.

04-25-2012, 10:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
djkyky Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 17 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	I have been working with Nissan and BBB. The camera was manufacturer installed at the port so considered factory installed. Nissan is paying for all the warranty work. It has just been a nuisance taking the car back. It goes back the dealer for the fifth time this Friday. 47 days out of service and counting. I did a letter from the BBB stating they are reopening the claim because the car has not been fixed. Hell, I didn't know they closed the case. Thanks for all your help.

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