1 reviews | Active since Mar 2022
Nissan magnite- a regrettable purchase. Horrible product. A WARNING TO OTHERS
I purchased my new Nissan Magnite just 10 months ago, and it has been a nightmare of constant problems. This car is fundamentally flawed. From the beginning, it has exhibited serious issues: · Transmission/Gearbox Failure: The most alarming problem is the persistent "auto gearbox failure" warning. The car often refuses to reverse, requiring forceful acceleration. When I do manage to engage reverse (R), the gearbox grinds and whines loudly. Frequently, I must shift back to Drive (D) before it will accept Reverse again. · Complete Lack of Power & Overheating: The car has no power. Even on mild inclines, I must accelerate excessively, and it reports engine overheating on hilly terrain. · Dangerous Braking System: The brakes are terrible. They are unresponsive and produce disturbing grinding noises when app****. · Electrical Failure: Now, the battery has begun to fail, requiring jump starts to get the car running. Imagine—a car barely a year old needing jump starts!
Nissan's Ineffective Service: What infuriates me most is Nissan's response. I reported all these issues during the free service period (under 30,000 km). They claimed a "throttle" problem was fixed, but nothing changed. The car remains defective, and my complaints have not been fully addressed.
It is clear from my experience and numerous similar complaints online that these are widespread manufacturing faults. A friend who bought the same car found its value had plummeted after just a year when trying to exchange it.
This car is all looks and no substance. I deeply regret choosing Nissan and live with this disappointment daily. For a brand with Nissan's reputation, this is utterly unacceptable.
My advice: Stay away from Nissan if you want a reliable vehicle and stress-free ownership. Their product is faulty, and their service does not resolve the critical issues.
