Latio not as good as mention.....

[car_man]

8 months owning Latio sedan 4AT and many problems occur.

1)Whole interior lots of rattling noise.
2)Aircon not cold even at 18 degree
3)Sterring wheel turning got sound.
4)Engine noise becomes loud.

Sent to TCM and did the following

1)Insulate A pillar panel,side dashboard and center dashboard
2)resercure driver side aircon vent
3)Change snap ring for steering.
4)Change aircon cooling coil,thermo sensor and cavuum.Reset aircon system.
5)Change body comb,evaporator assy and amplifier.

Good thing is the advisory attend to all my problem,
now Car is back to normal like day 1,,,But the issue is "Is Latio really that reliable"
Don't know when problem will start again.
My previous Corolla G9 at least will last longer before problem occur.

[clarence]

Some say that it is "normal" for all new cars to have problem.

But just how much problem is "normal"?


http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=6780.0

http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=6491.0

http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=6537.0

[car_man]

I do know problem will occur and it is very normal as no car is made perfect.
But happening on a 8 months old car is way to fast for any Japan made car.
Maybe i would say Nissan use inferior material to manufacture car.
Seriously i do like latio interior and fuel consumption but if problems keep happening,it will change my point of view

[HumbleCar]

Like buying anything else, heng heng one lor.  We also see in newspapers where cars that cost over 100K can also get problem.  If kenna get the lemon one, can only blame luck not good lor. (Dun mean to rub salt hor.)

[Lorddraco]

well .. that is one is many thousand I guess.. I wouldnt stay mine got problem. I have the following issue since I got my car in 2005.


1. Steering alignment - only fixed in 3rd time with HUGE complaint. That is TC problem in BT.
2. Dead Battery but lucky before 1 year warranty over. Changed for free.. but now I changed to Amaron Maint-free batt once and for all.
3. Aircon (need to be 20 to be cool) Reset Aircon .. Now 26 can be very cold liao!!! Typical at 27 nia.
4. Rattling Engine or Noisy Engine - Timing Belt Tighting or Change .. this only happen ever 40K. (mine over 80 liao)

otherwise .. I am an happy owner...

Well .. as what other mention, heng and suay...

I do agree that G9 is really a good model. But also got own problem.. like brother-in-law G9 backdoor hinge (the black color elbow) got broken only after 4 years.. which typical wouldnt spolit at all....

We also has member here got really a bad lemon that ended up changing whole car ... but also got happy owner like me.

[Novellus Legends]

U "buy" a wife also no guarantee good
Ppl buy "AIA" also now no guarantee
what else is certain in these kind of world nowadays

[Lorddraco]

U "buy" a wife also no guarantee good
Ppl buy "AIA" also now no guarantee
what else is certain in these kind of world nowadays

Guess there is no guarantee at all lor ..there is always risk.. even the largest of the player also got risk and fall from grace. Just like Lehmann Bros .. one of the largest investment bank that files for Chap 11. haiz ..

[LatioR]

ya lor..just bought used latio premium 2 mths ago..just about few b4 warranty expire, notice the centre lock is faulty and rush back to TC. Managed to replace with FOC  As of now, everything is fine except the Fc still not up the optimum (only ~12km/l vs most of the lation can hit ~14km/l)..overall -> 90% sastifaction.

[clarence]

I am getting less than 12km/l.

12km/l is considered economical for 1500cc auto car.

Those who get 14km/l probably travel >80% highway driving and are very light footed.

[detach8]

some noise and what not, IMHO... is small problem. it's not as if the car cannot move or go dead. depend on your driving style, some heng-sway, and also how u maintain your car, and how picky you are, your level of complain will vary. i've driven continental cars, vans, old old old jap cars, i can safely say latio seems decent. when volvo s40 was first launched my parents had the entire engine go kaput and replaced. major operation. within 5 years the car has changed brake pump, engine mounts, etc. so like many said, no car is perfect. but one thing for sure, the 2.4l S40 achieve 10km/l 50/50 driving, which is very very good FC! my latio so far is 12.x km/l on 70/30 driving pattern.

[car_man]

Problem occur as early as 8 month is unacceptable for any new car. Somemore i'm not a heavy user. Do u guys driving latio when travelling unbalance road or holes on the road, the dashboard will have plastic noise? Just like driving a 5 years old car, where u will hear squeaking sound and plastic sound all over.
Even now my car is fix, i still do get to hear some noise but still acceptable compare to the status before repair.

[gh05tss]

Car_man, let me share with you my problem.

3rd month, battery went dead...totally dead..even TCM recovery guy was puzzled how can it be dead flat till no cabin lights even. Got it change free of charge, only waited them for 1hr during Sunday.

Steering sounds...complaint during my 10k servicing...after 2week, cable arrive from Japan and got it change.

So far these are what I encounter but I still a happy owner of my Latio...despite I getting 10.5km FC but...living with it now.

[burnolise]

I am getting less than 12km/l.

12km/l is considered economical for 1500cc auto car.

Those who get 14km/l probably travel >80% highway driving and are very light footed.

Really? Then I guess I should stop feeling upset when my latio only give me 12.5 quite consistently...

[clarence]

And also let me tell you that thoe who brag about their 1400cc Honda Jazz getting 21km/l and 1800cc Toyota Wish getting 16km/l are all tall tales.

I've spoken to so many owners and all said they are puzzled how such remarkable fuel economy could be achieved. They tried pumping petrol to full and run 80% highway and still cannot achieve anything close.

[burnolise]

thanks...but there are some guys in this forum here mentioned tat they can hit 300km at half tank...i think it is almost near impossible. Hard as I tried to let my car roll most of the time and use less of the brake...I can only achieve 250km at half tank...

[gh05tss]

thanks...but there are some guys in this forum here mentioned tat they can hit 300km at half tank...i think it is almost near impossible. Hard as I tried to let my car roll most of the time and use less of the brake...I can only achieve 250km at half tank...

My quite heavy foot gets 200km at half tanks...but drive till so tough for what? For me driving is like enjoying the journey on the road, car ride comfy is important...FC is secondary

[burnolise]

My quite heavy foot gets 200km at half tanks...but drive till so tough for what? For me driving is like enjoying the journey on the road, car ride comfy is important...FC is secondary

Bro...if follow ur logic...I would have bought either a Mazda 2 or a swift...and not a latio...hahah...

[gh05tss]

Bro...if follow ur logic...I would have bought either a Mazda 2 or a swift...and not a latio...hahah...

You mean Mazda 2 n swift is more comfy in terms of ride?

I went for a round of shopping before I went back to a Nissan Car, during Feb 08, I went to test most of the hatched back series. None of them come close to the comfort I get from Latio. I didn't even test drive the latio and I view Latio last from my list, only have a few minutes of sitting in the show room when I sign the dotted line

Compare the techy specs, which hatchback give u, Auto headlight, keyless entry, ion aircon, alcantara leather seats etc

Space wise, even my friend who driving a BMW 5series praised on the legroom he is getting from this small car.

Then again...to each his/her own.

[burnolise]

You mean Mazda 2 n swift is more comfy in terms of ride?

I went for a round of shopping before I went back to a Nissan Car, during Feb 08, I went to test most of the hatched back series. None of them come close to the comfort I get from Latio. I didn't even test drive the latio and I view Latio last from my list, only have a few minutes of sitting in the show room when I sign the dotted line

Compare the techy specs, which hatchback give u, Auto headlight, keyless entry, ion aircon, alcantara leather seats etc

Space wise, even my friend who driving a BMW 5series praised on the legroom he is getting from this small car.

Then again...to each his/her own.

Maybe I should be more specific....I am one that view the comfort of the driver seat above all else....at least M2 has a very comfortable driver seat....as for the passengers...i couldn't care less as 90% of the time I am either alone or with my hubby in the car...

I always find the driver seat of latio a bit too high...I felt like I am driving a van when I first got my latio...i wan to be able to relax and slouch in my driver seat when i drive...

however..the FC combines with the cheaper car price beats all other smaller cars down...hence the purchase of latio lor...

[alangohek]

thanks...but there are some guys in this forum here mentioned tat they can hit 300km at half tank...i think it is almost near impossible. Hard as I tried to let my car roll most of the time and use less of the brake...I can only achieve 250km at half tank...

I agree on this.