On February 4, 2025, I bought a brand new Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta 1.3 SUV from the authorized dealership. Shockingly, the vehicle's start-stop system has never worked since the day I picked it up. I noticed the issue at just 200 km and immediately contacted the customer rep. After taking the car in, they confirmed the fault during a test drive.
At the service center, I was told by Mr. U*** that all diagnostic devices were busy and I needed to come back another day. When I called again to schedule a new appointment, Ms. N*** from the service department told me the duration of the fix was unknown—it could be half an hour or it could take several hours, depending on whether it was an electronic issue or if parts were needed.
Despite being understanding and cooperative, I was the one who ended up suffering. I’ve had to take multiple days off work, waste time with back-and-forth visits, and was even denied a replacement vehicle. When I requested one, I was absurdly told I could only get an alternative car if I had the vehicle towed in by a tow truck—for a car I can drive. What logic is that?
This isn’t just about a faulty part—this is about Nissan selling me a defective car and then handling it with indifference. At only 200 km, I’ve already had to visit service multiple times. My time has been wasted, my trust has been shaken, and my patience is running out.
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