2003 Nissan Micra E review from UK and Ireland

Not firing on all cylinders

Seat creaking, replaced twice, going in today (02-11-05) for third replacement

Ignition failure, new ignition barrel

Passenger seat faulty, doesn't work automatically and you have to pull leaver underneath to pull forward when people get in the back of the car. This has also been replaced three times.

Bonnet locking mechanism faulty when purchased car, had to return same night

Boot locking mechanism wouldn't lock, kept coming open, locking mechanism replaced

Driver side door now doesn't lock, came open whilst driving and had to drive home with one hand on steering wheel and one holding door shut. I have to climb in through passenger side until this is fixed.

Seat material has bobbled and they aren't that comfortable when driving for long periods of time.

I'm 2 days late with my service and have been told that if the service of £160 (2nd Service) isn't done, they can refuse to do any further work on my car. However, they have fixed everything else that has gone wrong.

The Nissan dealer has stated that the problems I've had are common in the new Micra and I should be thankful that I've had all the teething problems. I don't expect to pay that much money for a new car and be told that it has teething problems like I've experienced.

I've always had a Nissan Micra, however am very dissappointed with this model, they aren't as fast as the old shape (vibe) and are chug along when pulling away. I believe this is because the new body is heavier.

I had my last Micra 6 and a half years and it never went into the garage. I've had this car for 2 years and it's in the garage every other month with problems!