Nissan in CRISIS? Production Halts as Chip Shortage Wreaks Havoc!

Nissan is facing yet another disruption in its supply chain, with the company trimming output at its Kyushu plant by an additional 1,400 vehicles. The ongoing problem stems from chip shortages tied to the Chinese manufacturer Nexperia, which has been caught in the middle of an international dispute between the Netherlands and China.

It’s the second production cut in just a short span—only a week ago, Nissan reduced output by 900 units. This latest adjustment affects the Serena and the popular Rogue crossover. The automaker says it’s making “necessary adjustments” and aims to keep customer delays to a minimum, though it isn’t offering any specifics.

The situation only adds pressure to an already challenging year for the brand. In the first half of its fiscal year, Nissan’s sales in Japan dropped 16.5%. Production of the Note is also being scaled back at the Oppama plant, and December’s output plans remain uncertain.

Meanwhile, other carmakers are exploring alternative solutions. Honda, for instance, is preparing to resume normal operations in North America thanks to partially restored supply lines. Nissan, however, is warning that its own outlook remains tough: the company expects a full-year operating loss of 275 billion yen ($1.79 billion), driven by U.S. tariffs, chip shortages, and ongoing logistics issues.