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Balaji Krishnamachary
Mar 12, 2026
My wife and I purchased a new Nissan Rogue 2026 from Sheehy Nissan of Manassas in the first week of February. The car worked perfectly during the first few weeks, but in the fourth week we started experiencing a problem with Apple CarPlay.
The phone connects and the display appears on the screen, but there is no sound for Google Maps, calls, or any other audio. The display also shows “AirPlay not connected.” We tried several troubleshooting steps ourselves, including updating the iPhone software and resetting the car audio system, but the problem continued.
We scheduled a service appointment through the Nissan app for Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2026, specifically for a sound system issue. However, when we arrived, Mr. Sherman told us that the technician who handles this type of problem only works Monday through Friday. If that is the case, it is very frustrating that the Nissan scheduling system allows customers to book these appointments on Saturdays.
We drove about 17 miles to the dealership and spent nearly three hours there. Mr. Sherman suggested resetting the factory settings in the vehicle, but that did not solve the problem. Mr. David (Sales Manager) also checked the system. Interestingly, Apple CarPlay connected and works with my iPhone 13 and even with Mr. David’s phone, but it did not work properly with my wife’s iPhone 13.
The concerning part is that my wife’s phone has absolutely no issues. It works perfectly with other devices and systems. Recently, we even ended up getting a new iPhone, and the situation still left us without a clear answer. During the visit, Mr. Sherman suggested that my wife’s phone might be the problem, but there was no proper diagnosis or technical explanation provided.
What was most disappointing was the lack of coordination and communication between the staff. We were repeatedly asked what had already been checked and what the previous person had told us. It felt like there was no clear strategy to identify or fix the issue. After spending several hours at the dealership, we left without any resolution.
The take-home message for potential buyers is this: if you are planning to buy a Nissan Rogue 2026 and you do not already have a newer phone, you may want to be prepared to upgrade your phone as well, or set aside additional money for that. That is the impression we were left with after our visit.
Buying a car is not a small purchase. For most people, including us, it comes from years of hard work and savings along with a loan. When customers invest that much into a vehicle, they expect proper support and professional service when problems arise. Unfortunately, our experience with the service department was extremely disappointing.
The car itself is good, but the service experience and the way this issue was handled left us frustrated. I sincerely hope the dealership improves its appointment system, communication, and technical support so other customers do not have to go through the same situation.