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Nissan
Basic information
Founded 1933
Legal Structure Public
Industry Automotive
Official website https://www.nissan-global.com/

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Nissan, is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. Founded in 1933, Nissan is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world and is known for its innovation, performance, and diverse vehicle lineup. The company is part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, which is one of the largest automotive groups globally.

Incidents

Shutting down its 2G app for older electric cars in the UK

Main article: Nissan shuts 2G car service in UK

The move impacts early LEAF and e-NV20 cars built before 2016, which is around 3,000 vehicles in the UK. Half are active users of the app, who can still use the main features using timers but not remotely.[1]

Does not sell parts to repair transmissions

https://youtube.com/shorts/uAjqRMWtfEs?si=AcnQp_lXjiqjqO8R


Cost of Software Updates on Used Vehicles

I’m an owner of a used 2020 Infiniti vehicle. There was a software update released to enable wireless CarPlay for my model and it was made free for the first year. Now, more than two years down the road, it’s a $300 fee to request this from dealers. It’s impossible to buy the USB dongle unless you’re an Infiniti dealer.

Nissan Leaf N-Connecta Ransom Demands

Faults Occurring After 3 years

Various services delivered through NissanConnect EV & Services after three years these will be disabled and ransom negotiators will begin calling you offering to re-enable them for you. Features which develop faults after three years include:

  • remote door locking/alarm
  • remote viewing of charging status
  • remote climate control
  • viewing vehicle location
  • route planning (you'll still be able to plan routes, but the maps will no longer receive updates and will not receive traffic updates).

These all require a monthly ransom payment after the first three years. After this period, only basic functions remain until these demands are met.

Top tip, at least one user has stopped the ransom negotiators from calling for at least 2 years by telling them to "go f--- yourself".

Ransom Demand

UK

  • Maps & Live Traffic: £2.99 per month, after a 3-year period
  • Smart Alerts: £0.99 per month, after the initial 3-year period
  • Remote Control Services (e.g., remote climate control, battery management): £1.99 per month after 3-year period
  • Stolen Vehicle Tracking: Flat rate of £99 per year

USA

  • NissanConnect Packages, $11.99–$24.99/month (varied tiers)

References

  1. Flaherty, Nick (4 Mar 2024). "Nissan is shutting down its 2G app for older electric cars in the UK from April 2024". EENews Automotive. Retrieved 1 Mar 2025.