I think I'd go for a Suburu instead. Haven't followed the car industry for years since I've bought Nissan's specifically, but I owned a Suburu (bought it used...less than 10,000 miles) several years ago and had nothing but good luck with it. How are they faring now? I know they're expensive, but...
Subaru finishes below average.
Only GM, Ford, or DCX nameplates they beat are Volvo, Jaguar, Dodge, Mercedes, Jeep, Saab, and Land Rover...