2023 Nissan Z — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
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2021 Nissan Rogue — maintenance mistake that cost you the most
Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair? If I figure…
2023 Nissan Z — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 59,000 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back a…
2021 Nissan Rogue SV — tune transformed the car, but what should I log?
Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants though. Which parameters would you log periodically…
2017 Nissan Altima — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
WrenchEnthusiast541Community StarterMay 9, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVNew Jersey0 replies0 helpful
2023 Nissan Z Performance — would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 14,500 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with y…
2021 Nissan Rogue — new model reveal: what matters after headline specs?
Launch stories focus on horsepower and screens, but I care about curb weight, tire sizes, cargo dimensions, serviceability, trim packaging and real transaction…
2017 Nissan Altima — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — trying to narrow this down
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? Mileage is about…
CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things w…
2013 Nissan 370Z — new model reveal: what matters after headline specs?
Launch stories focus on horsepower and screens, but I care about curb weight, tire sizes, cargo dimensions, serviceability, trim packaging and real transaction…
2021 Nissan Rogue — conservative tune feels great — what should I log?
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 50,000 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the…
Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me won…
Tune transformed the car, but what should I log?
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 1,200 miles. Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants though. Wh…
2023 Nissan Z — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — Washington DC owner
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
CityMechanicish14Community StarterNov 4, 20252023 Nissan Z PerformanceWashington DC0 replies0 helpful
2021 Nissan Rogue SV — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2013 Nissan 370Z — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
2021 Nissan Rogue SV — driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 8,200 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fi…
2021 Nissan Rogue SV — question: Square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 8,200 miles. Thinking about moving to a square setup for tire rotation and track use. Besides fitment, what handling changes should…
2017 Nissan Altima — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…