derkraut said:
I just knew lots of folks would jump all over me for having the audacity to question the reliability/dependability of the Leaf. I guess if I wanted to spend a couple days going thru all the posts, I could compile a list of reported problems; but I doubt that it would accomplish anything.
If your concern is reliability/dependability, then the below list of issues is not the right list. You need to distinguish between minor issues that doesn't affect your ability to use the car and serious issues. I think that is where you are having problems.
1. Carwings not working properly/conflicting with EVSE station. Charging issues, timer malfunctioning.
Carwings is totally extraneous. Doesn't matter to the normal operation of the car at all. While there are charging issues, they are all related to the charger (specifically Blink), not Leaf.
2. Navigation map errors/out of date
Navteq issue.
3. Stranded on the road because indicated remaining range went from 16mi to dead within a couple miles?
This is a serious issue. It has happenned to 3 people so far (about 2% of the owners).
4. Cold air from the heater for an inordinate period of time before heat comes on
Minor issue. This will happen in most EVs. Work around is to start the heater a few minutes before leaving.
5. Moisture in the tail light lens
Not sure this is an issue - reported by less than 1%.
6. Reservation/RAQ/Delivery sequence is a joke?
What has it got to do with the reliability/dependability of Leaf ?
7. Several owners complain about steering issues
User preference. I see little difference between Leaf and my old maxima (or any number of popular Japanese cars).
Flame on.....my 75yr old skin is pretty thick.
Flame - what flame ? Just trying reorganize your thoughts ....
So, who are these "majority" of owners reporting reliability/dependability issues ? I see serious issues reported by less than 5% of owners, including ones you have not mentioned.