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New Car Dealers

Route 33 Nissan

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Important information

  • Customer Complaint:

    The current owners have advised that in October 2014 they purchased the
    assets but not the liabilities of the business, and have claimed no
    responsibility for providing  any refunds owed by the previous owners. You
    can see the prior business's Business Review at http://www.bbb.org/new-jersey/business-reviews/auto-dealers-new-cars/haldeman-nissan-in-hamilton-sq-nj-11000950


     

Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 21 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 6 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/23/2025

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I am submitting this formal complaint against Rt 33 Nissan due to unauthorized repairs, false claims, and unacceptable treatment from their staff.

    On 4/7/25 I brought my 2019 Nissan Sentra to the dealership for diagnostic purposes regarding a suspected transmission issue. I explicitly requested an estimate and did not authorize any repairs, either verbally or in writing.

    Despite this, I was later informed by Nissan Corporate that they could not offer goodwill assistance because the dealership claimed that I had “authorized” the transmission replacement—totaling approximately $6,000. This statement is completely false. No documents were signed, and no verbal approval was given.

    When I contacted the dealership to correct this information, I was met with extreme unprofessionalism from the Service Manager (James). He was rude, condescending, and accusatory, going so far as to accuse me of trying to “scam” the dealership. This was not only offensive and uncalled for—it was a blatant attempt to deflect accountability.

    Initially, the Service Manager even refused to contact Nissan Corporate to correct the false information, despite knowing I never gave authorization for the repair. This lack of cooperation directly interfered with our ability to receive assistance through Nissan’s corporate goodwill program.

    Furthermore, the dealership provided me with a rental vehicle to use while the car was being diagnosed. Later, the Service Manager demanded that I return the rental vehicle immediately and threatened to involve the authorities, insinuating that I had stolen the vehicle. He also claimed that by accepting the rental vehicle, I had implicitly authorized the repairs—an assertion that is completely unfounded and lacks any legal basis.

    I believe the dealership violated consumer protection laws by:
    • Performing unauthorized repairs on my vehicle
    • Falsely claiming approval was given
    • Engaging in deceptive and hostile customer service practices

    Business Response

    Date: 05/16/2025

    Customer has spoken with the service manager and the complaint has been resolved. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/18/2024

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Im financing a vehicle, I was lied to about the payments I was told I was paying $292 a month instead its $558 . I spoke to the manger and the sales person wasnt hold accountable he lied to a customer to get commission! Also a friend to my family also went through this same situation and would like to come forward! The boss **** was very disrespectful, and racist he called me a n***** and told me to leave . They also didnt take no paystubs from me to see what I can afford! They told me the bank that my car is through accept people with out paystubs! I contacted the bank my vehicle is from and they told me its nothing they can do about it , the dealership would have to change the contract. I feel like theyre racist and that was wrong what they did to me! I would like to sue as well .

    Business Response

    Date: 08/08/2024

    The General Manager has investigated the customer's claims, and our business does not condone or have these types of business practices. The manger made no such inappropriate comments to the customer. The customer was explained the terms of the deal at the time of sale which they agreed to. The customer signed all the documents to purchase the vehicle at the agreed upon terms. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/05/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On December 11 2023 I went to Nissan on rte 33 because Ive been receiving letters from that they wanna buy my 2016 Nissan Altima . I go there and the guy name ************ was the sale person . I go there with no money and I told ***** this. So we began talking he asking me what Im looking etc I told him I wanted a Jeep Cherokee they didnt have that so he go and get I believe a22 Kia ***** let test drive etc . I come back he told what the payment will be I told him I didnt want it because it to big for me. He brings out another car didnt like it either he come back with a 21 Nissan Altima I told him thats what I want I test drove the car felt in love with car came back from my test drive went in the office thats when business proceeded. I used my 2016 for a trade in they gave 2000 for the 16 as a trade in the 16 wasnt paid off. A lot of banks wouldnt accept me. By then I was fed up and told him Im good Ill just wait he told me to hold on came back and said they found a bank that will accept me cool Santander consumer is who the vehicle is financed through I did everything through Nissan such as registration etc. I get a call from Nissan on Friday February 2 from the sales ********************* telling me I had to come pick up the 2016 off their lot because it wasnt a trade in Im so confused at this point I told the guy had I known I would be stuck with 2 car payments I definitely wouldnt have took the 21 it doesnt make sense the 2016 is financed through Ally I kept getting phone calls from ally and I told the representative that the car is out of possession **** had the 16 towed back to address now Im stuck with 2 car payments and dont know what to do at this point I told **** they can have the 21 back because they messed me up big time this not right at all ***** messed up from what it sound like to me **** didnt have any clue on what ***** did **** told me I couldnt bring the car back because I had it for 2months thats a lie the 11th of this month will make 2 months can some one please help me Im stress to the ***

    Business Response

    Date: 02/20/2024

    The customer will be coming into the dealership on Friday 2-23-24 to meet with the General Manager.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/19/2023

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On august 26th me and my wife purchased a ford expedition max from route 33 Nissan. We talked through some details before traveling an hour and 45 mins to look at the vehicle. We arrived and test drove and liked the vehicle and decided to buy it. We put 2000 down on the vehicle and financed the rest. Come to find out on the paperwork it showed the vehicle detailed we’re not correct as it stated online. The vehicle had 10,000 more miles than what it said. So we went back to the negotiating table because that was a bit more miles then we thought. So they agreed to refund us 1,250 dollars of the money we put down. (I have a copy of the refund paperwork we signed). So we made a deal and still purchased the vehicle. They said before we left that they had to cut a check for the refund and couldn’t put it back on my card. So by this time me and my wife spent enough time here and I trusted that in 7-10 business days they’d mail it like they said. Also our license plates they’d mail as well along with warranty paperwork. It’s now Sept 19th and we haven’t seen any of it. Our temporary license plate runs out in 5 days. I’ve called route 33 so many times and they just keep feeding me stories. I just want this process to be over. Our check , plates and warranty that was agreed to.

    Business Response

    Date: 09/26/2023

    The customer's check for $1,250.00 was sent to him via FedEx. His warranty paperwork was emailed over to him and his plates are being processed and a second temp was issued to him. The customer has the General Manager's information should he have any more concerns.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/02/2023

    [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]



    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********* and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




    Regards,


    ****** ****
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/27/2023

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a pre-owned car on 12/17/22 and I have not yet received the plates and paperwork. The car dealership only gave me a temporary plate which expired on 1/15/23. I have been calling them several times and also asked them for another temp plate so I dont get a ticket, but was told they usually dont do that. I am not sure what else to do.

    Business Response

    Date: 03/07/2023

    The General Manager will be reaching out to the customer to give them an update on their plates. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/03/2023

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.

    Buy this vehicle 30 days ago. Began to make sound because nissan did not put the piece that corresponds before sale for me to pay. They knew that they did not put it for not spending the money.

    they want me to put it. It is unfair because it should not be under any circumstances to make a sale. Deceiving a customer knowing that was going to happen to the car. The seller and the boss did not care, said they would not and have denied me the temporary plate. The second I am unable to move since I cannot get ticket do not take the flames or answer. I cannot believe that to sell are so fast and to solve something that they knew they should have solved it they do not do it. 

    Business Response

    Date: 02/06/2023

    The General Manager will be reaching out to the consumer. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/13/2023

    Type:Order Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On 12/05/2022, I visited RT 33 Nissan dealer to buy a car, 2016 Nissan Rogue **** miles, which was on special advertising on CarGuru for the price of $12,995, signed all documents paid **** down payment, was pre-approved by Westlake Finance, but the salesperson told me that I had been approved by Nissan Finance for a lower interest rate of *****%, for 36 months monthly payments of $452.77, after signing everything they went to make copies for me and they gave them in an envelope, everything looked good, I left, but when I entered Nissan Finance we side to establish the continuous payments, I realized that some documents had been changed and my signature was forged on those documents, the amount to finance was $18,049.06, in the document I signed was $13,822.42, I called the sales manager and I also went in person but He alleges that there were extra charges and a guarantee for one year that cost $**** that if I didn't want it He would return the $**** dollars to me, in no document has guarantee payment or extra charges, other than processing $799, registration $177.50 and tax ******, I only want what is financed and monthly payments are as agreed, compare my signature and you will see that all are the same except where the financing price is agreed.

    Business Response

    Date: 01/16/2023

    The General Manager will be contacting the customer to set up a meeting to go over their concerns. 

    Customer Answer

    Date: 01/16/2023

    [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    Regards,

    *********************
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/04/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a car in 2017, the car was paid off 1 year (2022) ahead of loan term. I had Gap coverage insurance on the loan. The dealership was notified in August, 2022 from the Nissan Finance that it was paid off. I have call no less than 25 times, trying to get the refund on the excess of the gap insurance coverage that is due to me. I submitted the cancelation of insurance that was asked in September 2022 and as of today, 01/04/2023, I have not received anything. every time I call, I am told something different every time, I am told every time that I would get a call back and that never happens. Route 33 in my opinion has terrible customer service. I have purchased 2 cars from them and customer service is non existence. I did what was asked when I purchased the car, paid the loan in a timely fashion, even paid it off early. Why is it so hard for them to so what they are suppose to do as well, where is my refund? is Route 33 going to pay me interest on my money that they are holding. I am too the point where I think I need to get an attorney involved. I want what is owed to me, that is my refund of gap insurance.

    Business Response

    Date: 01/06/2023

    The General Manager **** will reach out to the customer to resolve her complaint.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/25/2022

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    My engine was replaced 3 months ago at the Rt 33 Nissan dealer, Its under warranty and the dealer is giving me a very hard time about replacing it because something is wrong with it now. I drive less frequent than the average person. and they're saying it's my fault, etc. Its impossible. I have never had a car to experience engine failure, twice to be exact. My car is 4 years old and has less than 60K miles on it. It is ridiculous that it is expected for the consumer to foot this over >10K bill. Im not being treated fair from this corporation and I expect this to be remedied ASAP. They haven't provided me with a rental or any accommodations while this is under way. They treat their consumers/costumers horrible. I need this situation rectified immediately. I have no way of picking up my child everyday, etc. Its becoming really stressful and I need assistance promptly.

    Business Response

    Date: 10/26/2022

    The General Manager *************** will be reaching out to the customer to discuss their concerns. 

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/28/2022

    [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********. The manager, ***************, advised me that I should have a loaner tomorrow. 

    Regards,

    ***************************

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