I have had the car under 2 weeks and the paint is already having problems. Theres been a paint chipping problem on the rear bumper and the driver door (small looking nicks). Does anyone know if Nissan warranties against this for a pretty much brand new car? Its outrageous the paint is already having problems. Also, the dealer sticker they put on the car was removed and it appears to have taken the clear coat with it. On my 2000 Maxima, the paint started having stone chips years later-if that.

 

Is your vehicle Pearl White by any chance?

I had serious problems with paint quality/durability with that colour.

 

I suggest you read and familiarize yourself with the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which is a separate booklet from your Owner's Manual.

CORROSION COVERAGE (PERFORATION FROM CORROSION)

Any body sheet metal panel supplied by Nissan found to have developed perforation (rust through) due to corrosion in normal use is covered for 60 months, regardless of mileage, subject to the exclusions listed under the heading “WHAT IS NOT COVERED”. No additional rust proofing applications are required. Perforation is a condition in which any body sheet metal panel has corroded from one surface through to another.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED GENERAL EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion resulting from or caused by:
Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with the Owner’s Manual
Misuse, such as using the vehicle to tow
Failure of a component not covered by warranty
Racing and competitive driving
Theft, vandalism, fire, or flooding (including engine water ingestion)
Accident, collision, being towed
Repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized Nissan dealer
Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in material or workmanship
Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips, or scratches
Damage caused by any automated or manually operated car wash or by using a pressure washer

 

No, silver .What ended up happening though?

 

Stones hitting your car is the manufacturers problem?

 

+1 ...normal wear...

i recommend backing off other cars to lower chances of chips.

i got fresh paint on my front end once, and it was only a matter of time, normal chips etc started appearing.... with in a year

or get a clear bra...if you are that concerned

by the way , silver is possibly to best color of all to not show blemishes... just saying...

 

Clear Bra is the way to go but be very careful, the paint chips under the hood where we fold inside, as I had to replace due to discoloration.

 

Clear bra is the only way to go.

 

That's what I tell all my lady friends

 

 

Thanks for the suggestions, but I meant the rear bumper has the paint chipping problem. So cant get a clear bra for that bumper.

 

My Coulis Red car began chipping almost immediately after delivery. Wish I had got it covered with the 3M film

 

How do you get paint chips on your rear bumper. Do you drive in reverse a lot, and at highway speeds? No, I'm serious, how does this happen? By any chance, when you park at home or at work is your rear bumper near a gravel roadway?

 

No, I dont . And all im saying is the paint is chipping on that part of the car; has the same appearance one gets paint damage from rocks on the highway (which the car rarely has been driven on yet). So its just abnormal to have a paint problem like this early on.

 

Well, with all the chipping (flaking off?) on the rear bumper it would behoove you to see what Nissan says about why this would be happening when it is a stretch to think this is caused by road rash. Let us know.

 

this is a much different topic now, and i understand why u want to contact nissan.

let us know what you do. this is very abnormal for such a newer vehicle

even if u didnt wax or take care of the paint for 5 years straight u may not see paint blemishes.

pics will help ur cause too. lets see this rear bumper