Well now it is Nov 2015.
I see that this thread started a year ago.
I just got my Micra SV a few weeks ago.
It has the same speedometer problem
Indicated 130 = actual 118 (2 differnt GPS units)
Did anyone get their cars fixed?
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Well now it is Nov 2015.
I see that this thread started a year ago.
I just got my Micra SV a few weeks ago.
It has the same speedometer problem
Indicated 130 = actual 118 (2 differnt GPS units)
Did anyone get their cars fixed?
My winter tires measure a bit bigger on my stagger gauge and have brought my speedo within 1 kph of the real speed.Problem is now after driving a full year on the stock firestones I have become use to driving @ 105 to 110k in the 80k speed zones. Now that will get me a speeding ticket for sure so I have to remember that each time until I get use to having an accurate speedo. The micra was billed as a fun car and we all know that speeding tickets are no fun so maybe Nissan made the speedo off so it seems like you are going faster without getting a ticket which is fun.
I put my gps in the car and set its alarm to sound at 5 km over the actual speed. This has helped a lot to curb the speeding and so far no tickets.
After 2 fill-ups and monitoring my gas mileage and speed I find that the speed at 100km/hr shows approximately 6% higher than that on my GPS. This also results in inaccurate mileage on odometer/trip meter of about the same 6%. I also compared this to mapquest, google maps and waze and got the same results. I had the same issues with my Hyundai Santa Fe, which resulted in a lower black book estimate on resale/trade-in value. So, although the speed and mileage ratings are a concern, the value of my Micra is being depreciated by an extra 6% every time I drive the vehicle. Anybody have any luck with bringing similar concerns to their dealers?
I guess with that extra 6% loss by the time I want to sell or trade my Micra I'm going to have to pay somebody to take it. :)
^ Considering an 2015 S model micra A/T with 44000km has a black book value of $7800 now in top condition, TODAY and a low value of 6k, By the time we get rid of our micras in 2-3 more years or even 5, they could give you a tim hortons gift card to make up the 6%.
A used car buyer buying a used Micra in 3 years would be able to disclose to the Ont Ministry of Transport, for the purposes of paying sales tax on the car, that the car is of no value therefore no tax.
Interesting. Because I tested one Micra's odometer and it was correct even though the speedometer was off. How could that be? The computer knows the correct speed (verified with OBD-II reader); it was only the needle that was wrong.
Have any other people carefully tested their odometer accuracy? Over what distance? What test method?
My issue now is that my Torrent's speedometer is dead accurate to the single kilometer per hour. I've logged so many kilometers behind the wheel of the Micra over the past 2 years, when I drive my Torrent I wonder why everyone's driving so slow. Doesn't help that it's geared lower, so it actually feels as though it's going slower as well.
I should test drive other Nissans to see if it's a common problem, as this will definitely make me think twice before buying Nissan again.
I tested my Micra SV. I used 2 Gps units. One a Garmin and the other was a phone app.
The odometer is 100% accurate so I'm OK.
But the speedometer is way out of wack.
100 on the speedo = 94 GPS
120 on the speedo = 112 GPS
I sure would be nice if there was a way to fix this issue!
I have had 87 cars and have never had a completely accurate speedo ever. Better they read high and low. easier on the pocket book.
Indeed a slight tire change or have the car adjusted electronically at the dealer if under warrantee. They can tweak the ECU.
I know this is an old thread but I drove about ~395 km to visit my sister and my odometer says it was 415 km which is about 5% too high.
Has anyone else in the thread had any resolutions?
VW went for emissions so I think Nissan went for mileage.
If they follow you in another car, they'll probably follow you in another Nissan Micra. They know what's up.
In any case, I put "Versa"-sized tires on my car (185/65R15), and using a Garmin GPS, have determined that my speed at 120 km/h is over by a respectable 2-3 km/h. This tells me two things: 1) The Micra components for measuring speed likely came straight off the Versa assembly line, and 2) it's a problem they'll likely fix by up-sizing the tires, but only when they're forced to.
At the very least, Nissan should release a bulletin stating that the 185/65R15 are suitable to be used on the Micra, because I had to lie to the tire shop when I brought in my old tires and rims and told them it was for my Versa. I am a man of principle, and therefore feel no guilt in lying in this case.
I should have written a follow-up. The guy that said to take my car in and they would follow me was the general manager.
The next week I called to book an appointment and the service manager said he didn't know what the general manager was talking about and he would just hook it up to a computer and it would cost me $60 so I decided not to pursue it.
I've been taking the fast odometer into account when calculating fuel economy.
I need to be honest, I haven't been entirely happy with Nissan with regards to issues I've had. I feel as though they like to play dumb, pass the buck, and run us in circles until we finally give up.
So far, I've bought cars from and had to deal with a Chrysler dealership, a GM Pontiac/Buick/GMC dealership, a Chevrolet/Oldsmobile dealership, and now a Nissan dealership. Out of all of them, I'd have to say that Nissan has been the worst experience, which is disappointing, considering that their cars seem pretty well engineered for their price points. Even when we took the Versa in because the windshield washer nozzles were never properly aligned, they made us feel as though we were inconveniencing them.
I hate to say it, but the best dealership experience I've ever had was with the Chrysler dealership. Might be time for me to take a second look at their lineup again.
The good news is you'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Chrysler dealership experience if you buy one of their cars. :)
SO! Good news regarding this. 2017 SV, MT. The issue is no more.
I didn't have a second camera but you will see both my picture and screenshot are identical.
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its 1km off but my GPS app usually is on and off 1km/h
huzzah!
Thanks for the update, polarbe4r!
I already did a number of years ago, and probably will again, thanks. :)
I've got the same app and a few other GPS speedometers on my smart phone; all of them consistently show our Micra's speedo about 5+ km/hr below the actual speed. Not a big issue though, we've decided to live with it & use the GPS speedo on longer trips outside the city. If you use the driving function in Google Maps, you can get some speedometer apps for both Apple & Android that will display live telemetry (speed in km/hr or mph, and altitude) on the map as you drive, handy thing to have...
My 2015 is way off.
Has anyone had theirs corrected?
If so, how?
My wife's 2017 is accurate.
Dealer checked my car and placed an order for a new cluster that I'm awaiting.
Almost every vehicle is always showing 5 KM/H faster than it is going unless it is a certified calibration speedo. (found on enforcement vehicles) It is my belief that automakers do this to prevent excessive speeding by tricking our brains into believing that we are going faster than we are. It's kind of a sneaky way of them "protecting" us. I can go on at length about the number of cars I've observed this on using GPS technology and OBD2 diagnostics technology. It's not broken just designed that way.
I've checked my 2017's speedometer using GPS and it seems 100% accurate... not sure about the odometer yet.
Sounds like maybe they've corrected this issue.
So after months I got my cluster replaced.
It's still off but ways better.
It's off by 2 kms at any speed, where as before the faster I went the more there was a difference according to the GPS.
To go 100 Kms I had to go 112 or whatever I forget. I got so used to using my GPS as my speedo which is crap!
Now to go 100 kms I have to go 102 kms, not bad!
So while not perfect as my wife's 2017 it's doable. Her needle sits perfectly at zero and mine still rests around 2 kms.
Anyone know how to remove the cluster? I'll adjust the needle myself.
Thanks.
Today I fixed my speedo to EXACT speed.
To get the cluster out:
Remove two screws on steering column cover and it snaps apart.
Remove left side fuse cover.
Remove screw under gas / hood release.
1 screw to the left that holds the obd2 port. (2017 has 2)
Unsnap lower bezel. Let it hang.
Unsnap sterio bezel.
Tilt column down, unsnap cluster bezel.
Unsnap cluster cover (leave cluster in)
Pull needle and align it.
DONE
Put interior back.
I couldn’t take it lol. That’s me!
What???? Just moved the needle?
How does that work when the difference varies according to the spedd.
My car is shows 100 when the gps says 94.
did you move the needle to align at a particlular speed ?
I set it to zero key off.
Should you come to Etobicoke I’ll help you.
Didn’t just move it. I pulled it off and repositioned it.
My speedo is off by about 8km when going 100km/h. I am about to purchase new summer tires and wondering if it is worth it to go to a 185/65/r15 sizing to help correct the speedo. Would there be any other issues by going with a taller tire? they happen to be cheaper than the stock 185/60/r15.
I may be a bit late on answering your question but if there's no clearance room issues the larger tires should be fine. It's possible with the slightly taller gearing you'll see a small increase in fuel mileage. I used to drive an '88 Ford Escort that came from the factory with 13" wheels/tires, I got some 14" wheels out of the junkyard and started running 14's. Stock tire size was 165/80/13 and I have ran tires as large as 185/75/14 without issues.