Nissan admits to improper testing conduct – report

Nissan admits to improper testing conduct – report

Nissan admitted to improperly measured exhaust emissions and fuel economy testing for 19 of its models sold in Japan, according to Reuters. Sample test environments for emissions and fuel economy during final vehicle inspections had been found to be not in line with Japanese domestic standards, and inspection reports were based on altered measurements, it said.

The latest findings concerning the Japanese automaker does not affect vehicles exported overseas as these apply to requirements intended specifically for the Japanese market, the company said. It had suspended vehicle production in Japan last October in order to address the inspections misconduct, and announced that production will resume the following month.

The issue was found during voluntary compliance inspections which followed the inspection scandal last year, and affected models such as the Note and the Juke. Out of approximately 2,200 sample tests performed at six plants, 1,200 units at five locations were found to have some form of falsification, according to Nissan.

Nissan admits to improper testing conduct – report

The findings included incidents in which vehicle driving speeds, durations and external temperatures were not in line with testing regulations, while testing equipment was also found to have not been calibrated properly, the report added. However, recalls were not necessary as the findings did not compromise the safety of the affected models, and mileage readings were in line with levels presented in catalogues, said Nissan.

Currently available data showed that tampering incidents dated back to 2013 and involved 10 employees, though it is possible that older data could mean the problem dates back even further, said chief operating officer Yasuhiro Yamauchi. The use of uncertified inspectors was blamed on staffing shortages, and work by the uncertified staff continued even after the issue first came to light in September.

Nissan’s compatriots Subaru and Mitsubishi were also found to fall foul of emissions and efficiency ratings, and fuel efficiency ratings, respectively, in a difficult period for the ‘Made in Japan’ reputation that also saw the Kobe Steel data scandal come to light.

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Comments

  • kudos Malaysia Automotive Institute enforcing stringent emissions & fuel economy standards.

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  • halloha560 on Jul 10, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    TAKE NOTE that NISSAN have HUGE PROBLEMS. There are many REASONS of why Nissan have HUGE PROBLEMS. Firstly, Nissan carmakers have CHEATED EMISSION REGULATORS with DEFEAT DEVICES for ALL NISSAN MODELS. Secondly, There are also having MAJOR PROBLEMS for Nissan in which Nissan as a carmaker DIDN’T MEASURE PROPERLY for FUEL EFFICIENCY RATING (FUEL ECONOMY) for ALL NISSAN MODELS which IS MOST LIKELY to AFFECT to the ENVIROMENT. Moreover, New Nissan Serena Hybrid C27 seems to me, it is still very boring design, basic technological features, not enough safety features and New Nissan Serena Hybrid C27 design look very ugly. Not only that, there is no much difference compare to Previous Nissan Serena Hybrid C26 New Facelift and it is almost the same as well as features and safety is same as previous Nissan Serena Hybrid C26. Moreover, All Nissan Models interior and exterior designs is too outdated, boring and ugly. Also all Nissan Models doesn’t have more safety features, technological features and other features were very basic and too outdated. Now, Nissan as a carmaker is becoming NISSAN SCANDAL

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    • kayaba on Jul 10, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      buy Toyota so no problemo

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      • Toyota got airbag recall problem

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        • halloha560 on Jul 10, 2018 at 2:17 pm

          That’s was the past when there was the airbag recall problem for older Toyota models, including older Honda models and older Mazda models. Now there is no more airbag recall problem for Current Toyota models, Current Honda models and Current Mazda models. Believe it, these three Japanese carmakers like Toyota, Mazda and Honda are still doing well. So no problem.

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          • Reason why no toyota owners complain on airbags problem coz no owners survive the eksiden.

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        • Mikey on Jul 10, 2018 at 3:32 pm

          Toyota sold more than 10 million vehicles per year for many years but all U can see is the negative side even though airbag recall is a universal problem.
          A negative mind like yours will never see the brighter side of life. Get a life john

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          • Takata oso sold 10 million faulty airbags. Do u see any positive if its in front of u? Really?!

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          • Rajoo Selvam on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:25 am

            only a fool will harp on takata all the time. Better to harp on Birkin handbags

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          • JOACHIM on Jul 11, 2018 at 11:08 am

            Only a fool will continue to harp on Birkin handbags. This is not a handbag blogsite, you fool.

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    • SIMON on Jul 10, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      TROLL.

      all nissan post you write the same thing.

      you Toyota salesman ke?

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      • The resident Toyota salesman comes multiliking his own comments, bro.

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      • Damon Lee on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:20 pm

        You should be careful cuz that dude is well-known to downthumb multiple times, those comments that disparage his Toyota.

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      • Demon and Steel on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:39 pm

        Fake News

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    • Ahmad on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Na ni???

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    • Mike Khoh on Jul 11, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      Nissan cheat on the air conditioning coil and air conditioning motor. I owned an NV350 after using less then 2 years.

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  • Najaja on Jul 10, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Where Japanese’s attitude that Malaysian proud of?

    Japan qualitylah , japan engine tiptop, Japan DNA, bau jepun, takpayah pening takyah risau…

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  • NJananan on Jul 10, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    Kan siasat PERODUA or not?
    21km/L

    Sure boh can get the figure?

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  • How to trust jepunis quality wei. Emission tipu, FC tipu, QC tipu, steel tipu, axle tipu, airbags tipu, even their safety standards tipu.

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    • Wilfred on Jul 10, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Correct !!

      Japanese cars only for stupid and less affluent Malaysian buyers

      Even they kena TIPU KUAT KUAT, These category of Japanese car buyers also does not matter to them cos their lives are of NO VALUE.

      Those Malaysian buyers who value lives and safety will go for continental and Korean makes/brands. Maybe these category of buyers are more affluent and professional in nature as compare to Japs car average buyers.

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    • Rajoo Selvam on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:27 am

      ha ha ha. Wilfred and john, same person. john, time for you to stop creating dupes and answering yourself just to prove a point

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  • Brian on Jul 10, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Japanese brands here really kan ni na…..

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  • myotism on Jul 10, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    emission cheating …. japs doing, europe doing. so buy russian/usa car?

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  • my 5 year old sylphy had 1 problem & spent 6-8 months in & out nissan but they could not solve the problem. even asked for a better trade-in and they refused. how to praise them.

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  • Mike Khoh on Jul 11, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    Yup the new Nissan leaf also cheat customers on Range which is incorrect and charging takes too long to full charge

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