I, for one, am glad Nissan is asking us. I don't care how they ask or through whom.
1) AC / software problem - This will harm the reputation if it in not solved quickly. I've had my AC coolant adjusted after being towed in on the 6th day of ownership, but I'm not convinced now that it won't happen again. I need this assurance. I have got to be able to depend on the AC working every time in our Tucson heat. Today it is 96.
2) Waiting list order - There does need to be a clear way to know where you are in the waiting list. It seemed Tucson was the last to begin getting LEAFs even though my PD has been ready for a long time.
3) CARWINGS issues - some features don't seem to work smoothly.
4) Public chargers - I was told at the Green Fest today by the lady helping to see their installation here that we won't begin to see them in Tucson until August or September. The visibility of the chargers is important for future sales of the LEAF. People need to know the infrastructure exists for them to own an EV.
5) The extended warranty that Nissan offers for the LEAF needs to be written specifically for the LEAF. The one offered to me for about $1500 was for a vehicle with over 4000 + moving parts and systems like "lubrication", and other ICE systems. It was kind of an insult to be asked to buy something not designed for the LEAF.
((((((( #6 -if I may - I agree with Jimmy, it may not be Nissan stock, but it would be good for Beta Testers to be offered some compensation for taking this risk --- maybe a large discount on a new battery pack after 5 years, free service checks for a few years, OR having the interior re-upholstered in a darker grey.)))))))))