1997 Nissan Primera SE review from UK and Ireland
"Absolute heap of junk !"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Severe rattling from the dashboard - Nissan dealer could not fix it with 3 visits, fixed by myself.
- Fuel system recall by Nissan.
- Faulty alternator.
- Noisy steering on full lock.
- Shattered 5th gear cog, gearbox rebuild.
- Problems with the handbrake releasing.
- Driver's seat mountings are loose.
- Air conditioning smells 'like urine' when turned off.
- Severe knocking noise from the front suspension, happens every 15,000 miles after links replaced at £250 a time. This is not acceptable unlike what Nissan say.
General comments?
A potentially good car has been let down by poor quality parts and workmanship - my series one that was made in Japan was perfect but the British cannot make a decent car these days, where the newer ones are built..
The suspension problems and dealer failure to notice a loud cracking sound. Even suggested that the dealer technician gets a hearind aid! (Dealer was Evans-Halshaw of Reading - avoid this dealer!) It is obviously a design flaw which shows that Nissan didn't test their prototypes properly.
Buy German !!!
If you're spending this sort of money, buy a Passat or an A4 - I'm going to!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Granada 2.9 Ghia 4x4 |
| Date of Entry | 7th December, 2000 |