2001 Nissan Serena GXE review from North America
"Great if you can afford the maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My biggest complaint is although there are great bells and whistles, they all cost a fortune to fix. I miss my Ford.
Replaced the spark plugs 3 times.
Wires were beginning to corrode at 85, 000 km
Oxygen sensor malfunctions.
Required a new head gasket - Canadian $850.00
Alternator Belt went at 100, 000km
Air flow sensor had to be replaced at 95, 000km - $600. Fix it or the car will not run.
Very little room in the back seat. I didn't take this in consideration because... who sits in the back when they're test-driving.
Headlight bulb costs $25 ea to repair. That's a steep climb from $3.
General comments?
This is a peppy, but temperamental little car.
My biggest complaint is that although there are great bells and whistles, they all cost a fortune to fix. I miss my Ford.
What I do love is the variation in seat adjustments for a comfortable ride. If Nissan could just be more wallet-friendly with the repairs, it would be a great car. Also, if the car's performance wasn't constantly compromised by computer chips and sensors, it would be fine. If I took my car in everytime the "check engine" light came on (which I did at first), I would be living at the garage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2006 |