The oxygen sensor has failed several times, the earliest time the vehicle having only 28299 miles. Vehicle has experienced and exhaust leak. The transmission will not shift out of park. The vehicle would not start due to a blank spot on the starter. The vehicle experienced several electrical problems, the dome light would not work due to a power wire rivet that was loose and loosing contact. The dome light, the door lights, and the map light malfunctioned when the consumer tried to replace the bulb for the map light. The factory installed alarm would go off unless the keyless entry was used, the dash indicator lights for the trunk open and door ajar for the passenger side also would not work. The hydraulic hood supports failed, in order to check the engine or make any repairs the hood has to be propped open. Recently the consumer heard a clicking noise in the front end, the dealer stated that the cv boot was torn and that the clicking noise meant the axle was damaged, however, later the dealer stated the problem was only the strut mount but didn't know which one was causing the problem, so both of them needed to be replaced.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

The hood support struts (gas filled hood lifts) fail during cold weather. They do not reliably hold up the hood when they are cold (e.g., car idle overnight). When warmed (e.g., by engine heat), they usually work again. Now that the weather is warmer, they work, but not as well as when the car was new. They obviously are on their way to eventual total failure. Both the dealer and Nissan hq have been informed of the problem by fax letter. Nissan hq has assigned file #2816812 to the problem. Nissan does not recognize the problem as a safety related defect. Further, a Nissan representative indicates that hood support struts can fail at any time. I believe the problem is a safety related defect; their failure could let the hood drop on someone's head without warning. In my opinion, hood support struts should be all-weather, safety related parts that are warranted for the life of the car (something akin to seat belts). Nissan has offered to replace the hood support struts for about $100. I believe Nissan should replace them free of charge.

- Arlington, VA, USA