Nissan Micra K10 GSX Reviews

“I am another careful lady owner of a 53 reg nissan...”

Written on: 05/09/2008 by jpandolfo

I am another careful lady owner of a 53 reg nissan micra with 23,000 on the clock who has just been told it will cost me £1200 to replace the timing chain!!! I bought from the dealership and have had the car since new. I too was told it was because of the oil (although the car was serviced in December and I checked the oil 2 days ago!! I have already paid £250 for a new ignition. Nissan are well aware this is a fault with their car. I think we need to petition Nissan on this and take it... (read more)

“One of the best small cars of its era. Refined engine,...”

Written on: 17/08/2008 by robselly

One of the best small cars of its era. Refined engine, comfortable ride and a very enjoyable and direct driving experience make it a dream for those who wish to modify. Pre face lift has even more character with its plain grille and spindly steering wheel. Face lift version looks softer around the edges and distinctly plainer for it. (read more)

“I loved my Nissan Micra until recently when I too had...”

Written on: 15/08/2008

I loved my Nissan Micra until recently when I too had problems with the timing chain.
The garage I took it to told me this IS a recognised manufacturing problem with a bad batch of Micra's sent out (which I can only assume is 2003 models as mine is) and that most garages know about it (which also explains the reluctance of garages I had tried to trade my car into just before the problem appeared).
Contacted Nissan who told me this was not a recognised fault and as it fell outside my warranty... (read more)

“The Nissan Micra K10 GSX provides cheap & cheerfull...”

Written on: 15/08/2008 by mechanimik (1 review written)

The Nissan Micra K10 GSX provides cheap & cheerfull motoring. Very reliable. I don't recommend buying the later k12, can be very expensive to repair. (read more)

“Have an 03 plate and guess what? Engine light comes...”

Written on: 06/06/2008 by saddriver (1 review written)

Have an 03 plate and guess what? Engine light comes on. Told it was the petrol sensor. Paid £109 to repair it. Light still on and now told...yes....you got it....timer chain! £1,450 quoted for repair. Amazing. What is wrong with Nissan? I am now stuck with a car that is 5 years old, not worth more that £2,000 and a possible bill of £1,500! Shocking! (read more)

“I am another person whose timing chain has gone on a...”

Written on: 03/06/2008 by kingy41 (1 review written)

I am another person whose timing chain has gone on a Nissan Micra 03 plate. The car has done 47,000 miles and is serviced each year. The Nissan dealership state that it is due to lack of oil in the car. The garage where the car is serviced confirms that they change the oil and oil filter as standard procedure. Nissan Micra will not admit that there is a manufacturing problem with the timing chain. I will be contacting the Trading Standards people and will also be in contact with... (read more)

“Too light. The time chain costing £1200. Bought and...”

Written on: 31/01/2008 by hye (1 review written)

Too light. The time chain costing £1200. Bought and stuck costing me time money enerygy and stress is under warranty but the shop i bought it from is not willing to pay £1200 to repair. Anyone to advise on where i can repair without having to pay this much. Nissan should change the way the time chain is manufactured as it is costing the buyers so much money. (read more)

“I have experienced numerous problems since buying a...”

Written on: 04/01/2008 by sare13 (1 review written)

I have experienced numerous problems since buying a brand new Micra in 2004, the most recent and expensive problem being the timing chain. The engine warning light came on so I took it to my local Nissan dealership while it was still under warranty on two occasions.

On both occasions they told me it had been repaired and when it was out of it's warranty (a matter of 1 week later), they told me it needed a new timing chain which would cost around £1200.

They told me this without looking at...

“The Nissan Micra was great little car until it started...”

Written on: 17/11/2007 by susanmicra (1 review written)

The Nissan Micra was great little car until it started costing me money. Needed a new timing chain at only 24500 miles I am disgusted the dealer wanted to charge me £1192.00 pounds, got it done at my own garage for £653.00 which is still a lot but better than the dealer! can anyone else advise on who to contact as Nissan wont entertain me either? Will never buy Nissan again.
We were going to buy a nissan Quashqi but after the way we have been treated, we would rather walk than give our money... (read more)

“Low running costs, the Nissan Micra serviced me in...”

Written on: 11/08/2007 by mostafaismail (1 review written)

Low running costs, the Nissan Micra serviced me in France, we went to Andora through the mountains, no problem except of course the speed. I used Forte engine flush from the start plus I use Shell super unleaded, excellent performance. Excellent small car. You take car of your car it will take of you. (read more)

“Is anyone experiencing problems with front windows...”

Written on: 01/06/2007 by dixonnissan (1 review written)

Is anyone experiencing problems with front windows scratching, screeching, sticking or rattling? I am pursuing a claim through the small claims court and would appreciate contact with anyone experience the same problems and lack of support from Nissan. (read more)

“Please, please, please. Can all the other people...”

Written on: 14/03/2007 by patsy50 (1 review written)

Please, please, please. Can all the other people experiencing timing chain problems with Micra get in touch with consumer advice companies. May be, just maybe we will persuade Nissan to take responsibility for their manufacturing blunder that is costing Micra owners thousands of pounds. (read more)

“I drove my Nissan Micra K10 GSX to Mongolia this...”

Written on: 27/09/2006 by hazzeryoda (1 review written)

I drove my Nissan Micra K10 GSX to Mongolia this summer, over 10,000 miles in under 2 months, with not a single mechanical fault. I'd like to see any of today's car's stand up to such a ruthless test over 3 deserts and 5 mountain ranges! My Micra is a 1991 988cc GS with 60,000 on the clock.

A negative point is that it rusts a lot more than other cars of similar age, due to lack of any rustproofing as standard.

I firmly believe that no one needs a car over 1 litre. If I drove to... (read more)

“Had our Nissan Micra K10 GSX since almost new - in...”

Written on: 30/01/2006 by terencefish (6 reviews written)

Had our Nissan Micra K10 GSX since almost new - in 1995 and it still goes brilliantly. Had no problems and is now our third car for the children to drive around. The 19 year old son says it is uncool, but the low cost, good fuel consumption and incredible reliability means that he's the one who is laughing. (read more)

“The Nissan Micra K10 is a great city car, great to go...”

Written on: 06/07/2004 by molloy86 (1 review written)

The Nissan Micra K10 is a great city car, great to go to the supermarket and back, and great at getting into tight spaces. It can be found for sale anywhere at a good price, and is an ideal first car, or even second or third. Although it may have 2 or 3 faults, all cars are the same, however, it's ultra-reliable engine, once not abused, will probably last longer than the bodywork, an engine that will start on cold Winter mornings, and will last up to 200,000 miles (my cousins 1990 Micra has... (read more)

“The Nissan Micra K10 GSX Nice Small Car ”

Written on: 22/02/2004 by MrRee (12 reviews written)

The Nissan Micra K10 GSX Nice Small Car
Comfortable
NO Timing Belt! It has a timing chain that needs absolute 6 month oil changes regardless of mileage or it cloggs and snaps - very expensive!
Parking Dents a Common Problem
Excellent 2nd car for the missus!
Good residuals if bought at the right price - beware dealers try for silly money, DONT pay them! Find a nice privately owned example and pay the right price, a dealer can ask £1000 more for an 8 year old model!! Dont be a mug! (read more)

“The Nissan Micra K10 GSX has really good performance...”

Written on: 22/11/2003 by cba (1 review written)

The Nissan Micra K10 GSX has really good performance for a 988cc.
Goog sporty box'but wont put up with too much abuse.
Engines are solid. Hamdles like a Go-Kart. It has a lot of Body roll and a tendency to wheelspin from stationary when turning, then carry on wheelspinning up into third gear.
No torque at low revs. (read more)

“The K10 Nissan Micra (old shape) is a good small car...”

Written on: 26/05/2002 by insane mike.

The K10 Nissan Micra (old shape) is a good small car with enough power for everyday running about but is not to good on motorway hills but will cruise quite happily at the motorway speed where the road is flat. Great wee car-would recommend to anyone. (read more)

“The nissan Micra K10 (the old shape) is the best small...”

Written on: 01/03/2002 by jonni.

The nissan Micra K10 (the old shape) is the best small car on the road. It has 60BHP when in 1.2 form. That 0.2l difference really makes the car a lot more comfortable and able. (read more)

“Micras are the best city cars around, giving a decent...”

Written on: 09/10/2000 by Dr Tamseel Awan.

Micras are the best city cars around, giving a decent drive on motorways and long routes as well. All they want is regular oil & filter change (5k miles) and timing (cam) belt replacement (60k miles), and they can easily last for 15+ years / 150k miles. Reliability is next to nothing.. they hardly ever refuse to start every morning, even during winter. Easiest car to work on and lots of things to do for the DIY enthusiast. Many Micra owners and fans have their own excellent web sites and the... (read more)