Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-01682-02
- SKU:
- 5715641
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers commend the DriveAssist 51 LMT-S for its excellent camera, which is frequently praised for accident protection, and its user-friendly GPS navigation system. Many appreciate the ease of use and the helpful voice command features. While some users mention limitations in battery life and memory card functionality, the positive feedback on the core features outweighs these concerns.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Bad maps
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used unit for a road trip. The maps only shows the main roads no side streets. My Google maps on my phone did a better job. For the amount of money spent it's not worth buying.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .The lack of map detail that you’re experiencing may be resolved by adjusting the Map Detail settings to More on the GPS. Here is a Garmin Support Center article that will help: http://bit.ly/2uPyDQA Thanks, James
Do not purchase for recording video/audio
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit does not like microSD cards, which defeats the purpose of having it record anything. When the unit writes to the SD card, it locks up and your unit is useless. You can do a complete format of the SD card with your computer, but it is still corrupted and only temporarily works until the unit continually locks up. Garmin knows there is an issue with this unit and has attempted several patches that do not or have not worked. I paid $370+tax for this unit 2.5 years ago and hope they discontinued them or have fixed them.
I would recommend this to a friendReturned...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted to like this GPS but it didn’t work out. The highs - nice screen and clear voice commands. The lows - incomplete package (car mount missing?!), GPS could not locate well known locations (both Waze and Apple Maps could find them), video recording inoperable and spontaneous shutdown of the unit (when connected to power).
No, I would not recommend this to a friendSave Your Money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.'tis surprising that Best Buy would sell the Garmin DriveAssist 51 LMT-S. One can usually depend on quality products from Best Buy. The downloaded apps do not appear on my phone. The screen displays only the Garmin logo. The screen does not display any functional features.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot so great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this GPS for use in Canada as I did no want to use my phones map and incur data charges. A map in an android phone is far superior to this GPS. I ended up just using my cell phone. Also in addition to function, the graphics are so outdated as well and very pixel like.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Sorry about your dissatisfaction. Normally these issues are resolved by the updating to the latest mapping and software, installed via Garmin Express: http://www.garmin.com/express
If the issues persist, Garmin Product Support would be happy to offer additional troubleshooting. Garmin contact information, including telephone numbers and hours of operation, can be found on our Support page: http://www.garmin.com/support
Not what I thought it would be
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This GPS system is terrible, it only gives one direction, takes you directly into traffic, instead of away from it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .To help resolve these issues, please ensure that your device has the latest mapping and software installed via Garmin Express: http://www.garmin.com/express.
You may also want to check out this Garmin FAQ that provides additional help with routing issues: https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/NSuk5S9lZ53wkLi7yvtA69
If you continue running into trouble with mapping, Garmin Customer Care would be happy to offer additional assistance. You can find our contact information listed here: www.garmin.com/support.
Totally aggravating.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Too many alerts and you can only turn off half of them. You're not supposed to put info in while driving but things keep popping up on the screen for you to read. If you buy this you will soon find yourself screaming at it to shut the h*** up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendEasy to use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Would be better if it had a night vision camera for the money spent on this thing
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Hello, and thank you for your review.
While the DriveAssist devices do not include a night vision filter, they are designed as forward facing cameras. As such, if the device is used at night, it will still record video of what is illuminated by the vehicle headlights.
-MH
Garmin waste
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product doesn't work properly. Took me to Canada, but couldn't bring me back. Continuously kept loosing its place and stopped talking. Could not return trip. Was lost because of it, and had to ask for directions.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .To help resolve these routing issues, please ensure that your device has the latest mapping and software installed via Garmin Express: http://www.garmin.com/express.
You may also want to check out this Garmin FAQ that provides additional help with routing issues: https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/NSuk5S9lZ53wkLi7yvtA69
If you continue running into trouble with mapping, Garmin Customer Care would be happy to offer additional assistance. You can find our contact information at www.garmin.com/support.
Garmin waste
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It took me to Canada and couldn't bring me back. I was lost. I had to tell it to find a Dairy Queen in my city at home. This is not the first time a Garmin took me to somewhere and couldn't return me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Garmin Product Support would be happy to help. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
good gps
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.first gps i ever had but so far works great! i would recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend My phone GPS works better
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My iphone 6s GPS works better than Garmin. Builded in camera useless not able to recording
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you for your feedback. Garmin Product Support would be happy to look in to this issue. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
device locks up and gives wrong directions
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.device locks up and gives wrong directions Told me I was going wrong way on George Washington bridge. Then said to make sharp left turn on 95 ezpass highway with no turns in sight.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .While the GPS is ready to use out of the box, we would suggest checking for any map and software updates that may have been made available while the device was in transit and on the retailer’s shelf. This model includes Built-in Wi-Fi® for easy map and software updates. This Garmin YouTube video walks through the entire process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk7VytUipe8&en-us If you have any questions or additional feedback, Garmin would be happy to help. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
Too pricey for what it does
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Actually I bought it for Florida and my smart phone did better than the gps
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Garmin Product Support would be happy to help with any questions you may have with the device. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
slow calculating mod and slow map direction
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.slow calculsting mode. Lost sattlie tower make angry while driving. updating assistances are too boaring and means it's take long long time.Need automatic updating notification.Others graphic feature i like much and more idont like to give any stars because of updating feature....
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .While the GPS is ready to use out of the box, we would suggest checking for any map and software updates that may have been made available while the device was in transit and on the retailer’s shelf. This model includes Built-in Wi-Fi® for easy map and software updates. This Garmin YouTube video walks through the entire process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk7VytUipe8&en-us
disappointment
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Disappointed. Ended up returning it. Was told I could download maps of other countries since I was going to Europe and Australia. Not true.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Sorry for the confusion. Any of the Garmin City Navigator® maps will work with this model, including City Navigator® Europe. Please see the Garmin Support Center article for information about purchasing maps for other countries: https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/rXctos6esD91rGB0suajE7
Good for cars
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It did not serve the purpose that it was bought for. Originally meant for 18 wheeler but only good for cars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendIt needs to be updated to go faster and better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was slow sometimes and freeze up. It’s not as good as the old ones were better this one sucks
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGreat GPS + all the bells and whistles
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this GPS last week and I am loving it. The screen is big enough for me to easily see the map while not taking up too much room on the dash. The real time traffic has already helped be avoid back ups a couple times and the live parking feature was great to see what ramps were full. My wife loves the smart notifications and hand free calling. She says it makes our 2008 Civic feel like a brand new car. I wish it came with a better mount but the sales associate recommended the friction mount and I have no complaints about that.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Gps
Best gps+dashcam out there in 2022!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Now you have to pay for 2 devices to have dashcam and gps, this Drive Assist 51 has it all. I have been using it for couple of years and I can say it is by far the best device I have ever used. Like any device you have to update it. Garmin updates their maps 3 times per year so you can do it once per year. Enjoy the ride!
I would recommend this to a friend