I'm writing this review because I'm disappointed with how the situation involving my key fob was…read morehandled. I normally do not write reviews, and coming from the service industry myself, I tend to be patient, understanding, and flexible. That is why I was particularly surprised and disappointed by the level of service I received.
I visited this dealership on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for my 11:00 a.m. appointment. The employee assisting me introduced himself as Dave, although the text notifications I received identified him as David. I'm not sure if he was having a difficult morning, but he was not particularly pleasant or welcoming throughout our interaction.
During check-in, Dave informed me about a new service offer that included an oil change and tire rotation. I agreed to the service and also mentioned that my key fob battery was running low. I asked whether the dealership still offered Uber transportation, as this had typically been offered during previous visits and I needed a ride. He informed me that this option was not available for the service I was receiving.
I was not given an estimated completion time and was simply told to wait. Since I did not have transportation back, I decided to stay. Fortunately, approximately an hour later, Dave returned and informed me that my car battery was low and that they needed to jump-start the vehicle. I was provided with the cost of the additional service, but given this unexpected situation and the possibility of an even longer wait, I decided to have the battery issue addressed elsewhere.
A few days later, I noticed that my vehicle was still displaying the low key fob battery notification. Initially, I thought it might have been an error, but when the notification continued to appear, I called the dealership on November 5, 2026, and spoke with Marcus. I explained what had happened during my previous visit. He mentioned that there could be several possible causes but that they would need me to bring the key fob in to determine the issue. I asked if I could bring it in that same day since it was my only day off, and he said that would be fine.
When I arrived, I spoke with Arturo, who informed me that it would cost over $200 just to have the issue looked at, and approximately $500 if the key fob needed to be replaced. I was shocked. During my initial phone conversation with Marcus, no one mentioned that there would be a charge simply to have the key fob inspected. Additionally, at no point during either interaction did I receive an empathetic apology or acknowledgment of the inconvenience I had already experienced. Instead, I was simply given the pricing and left to figure out my next steps.
To make matters worse, the dealership did not even have the correct key fob available for my vehicle. I was told it would not be available until the following day, which was not an option for me due to my work schedule.
I have been bringing my vehicle to this Nissan dealership since 2016, so experiencing this level of customer service has been particularly disheartening. What disappointed me most was not necessarily the cost of the service, but the lack of communication, transparency, and customer care throughout the entire experience.
Coming from the service industry, I understand that unexpected situations happen and that not every issue can be resolved immediately. However, how those situations are communicated and handled makes all the difference. Unfortunately, this experience has left me reconsidering not only whether I will continue visiting this dealership, but also whether I will choose Nissan for my next vehicle.