
Peter of Holbrook, NY on Dec. 22, 2005
Simple, on Nov 21, 2005 I brought my vehicle to the above name dealership for the first time regarding a sticking gas pedal, noise in the front left wheel and some recalls. At this time I was further informed by the Dennis, the service consultant that I should have a 30,000 mile service performed to my vehicle because it was long over due. This would include plugs,oil filter, oil, vehicle chemicals, valve assembly,replace engine control module, remove ECM foam and performed a fuel injection combustion and throttle body service,air filters and oil teratment.
Later on that day I recived a call from the service consultant, who informed me that the noise in the left front wheel area was caused by a bad wheel hub. This that it would be reparied by replacing the spindle and hub assembly. The sticking gas pedal would be repaired by performing a throttle body servicing. And apparently the recalls would be performed. I was told by Dennis, the service conslt, that the cost of the for all the above mentioned repairs would be $1116.21 and that he would call me when the car would be done.
On Nov 22, 2005 late in the afternoon I went to get my vehicle. I paid the total costs and left the dealership. Approximately 15 -20 minutes later while driving to my place of employment, I noticed a signifgant smell of fuel, the service engine light was now illuminated and a noticable amount of fuel cosumption. I immediately called Dennis, the service conslt and informed him of these new problems that are now present. Due to the fact I was late to work to begin with I told him I would bring the vehicle back the following day.
Due to my work, I never came home the following day, however I did call Nissan and was told that due to the thanksgiving holiday, I would have to wait to the following Monday. I did bring my vehicle in and it spent the day there. Dennis, the service conslt, called me and I went back to the dealership. I was then told that the computer showed no signs of problems. A mechanic took me out in my vehicle and during the test drive I still was stating the car was burning alot of gas and that the service engine light was on. I was told that the light was not on and until it occurs again we won't know what is wrong. Again I left with my with these new problems and I was told by Dennis, the service conslt that if the light comes on again bring it back. Well the car was still burning fuel excessively and the light was now on again.
So I did not even call the dealership, I borught the vehcile to them for the thrid and final time, stating look at the service engine light now, it wa illuminated and again I told the sevice consult, Dennis that the car still is burning gas. This time the car was there for 4 days and I was informed by Dennis, that the computer diagnosed the problem of being the Mass Airflow Sensor. So I expected them to fix this problem....well they would at my cost of another $600.00. I reminded Dennis that I did not have any of these problem prior to the servicing that you conducted on the vehicle and that apparently this part inadvertantly was damaged during the servicing and that Nissan should take care of this.
Well after being informed that the car is old "2001" these things happen. I again reiterated to Dennis...I DID NOT HAVE ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS PRIOR TO YOUR SERVICING AND THAT I CALLED YOU ON THE SAME DAY, MINUTES AFTER I RECEIVED MY VEHICLE THAT THIS NEW PROBLEMS EXSIST. NOT TO MENTION THAT I DID NOT STATE ORIGINALLY THAT MY CAR WAS BURNING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS, SMELLING FUEL AND THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. Well I was told by Dennis it was up to his Boss, Vince Scalfani the Service Manager. I discussed the whole scenario with him and he stated "that in no way ANY of the work on my car that was done would disturb or cause the mass airflow sensor to be touch, moved or repositioned while conducting the throttle body service, the replacement of the air filter, the replacement of the engine control module and performing a fuel injection combustion and throttle body service could effect this part and now cause these new problems.
Vince stated "NO" and went on to state that he was not going to obsolve the cost of this repair. I demanded my vehicle and waited patiently to talk with the General Manager, Bob Frazier. I did express my concerns to him and iformed him of my displeasure and hoped that he would do the right thing. Well after giving me his card telling men that I would hear from him...NOT.. twenty four hours went by no call.on Nov 2, 2005 I contacted Nissan, the survey depart...spoke to and informed them of the circumstances that ocurred at a Nissan dealership. I was then contacted by a Nissan regional representitive, Melody.. who stated to me that they are sorry but we have no control over the dealership and we will file a case number. This is Nissan telling me that they dont have any control but they will let this dealership sell thier product. Totally not acceptable but this is life.