Maddy
Case # 56733055**)
Case # 56733055**) @nissan Appalling Customer Service and Defective Tires on a Brand-New Ariya** **Vehicle:** Nissan Ariya Engage (Less than 1 year old, 9,500 miles) I initially wanted to love my Nissan Ariya Engage, but a recent, highly frustrating experience has completely ruined my perception of Nissan’s vehicle quality and customer support. At just 9,500 miles—less than a year after purchasing the car—one of my tires completely burst while the vehicle was safely left in a parking lot. When I took the issue to Nissan, they inspected it and openly admitted that the blowout was due to a **manufacturing defect**. However, instead of doing the right thing and taking care of a loyal customer driving a brand-new car, they completely washed their hands of the situation. Nissan claimed that tires are not covered under their warranty and told me I was on my own to deal with the tire manufacturer, Bridgestone. This started an infuriating endless loop of finger-pointing: * **Bridgestone** told me that to process a claim, the Nissan dealer needs to officially file it and provide the inspection details. * **The Dealership / Nissan** has failed to resolve this or provide the necessary documentation to push the claim forward. Hoping for some corporate accountability, I escalated the issue to the Nissan Consumer Relations team Instead of stepping in to facilitate the claim with their own dealership or Bridgestone, they offered absolutely zero help. Their official advice to me was literally to "continue reaching out to Bridgestone until they attend the call." When you buy a brand-new vehicle, you expect the manufacturer to stand behind the product they sold you—especially when a part fails due to a recognized defect before hitting 10,000 miles. Leaving a customer stranded in a bureaucratic blame game between the dealership, corporate, and the tire manufacturer is entirely unacceptable. If you are considering a Nissan Ariya, or any Nissan for that matter, be warned: if something goes wrong, they will not have your back. Highly disappointed and frustrated. Buyer beware.