I personally haven't had a new problem with the maps app yet. AND I have used it quite a bit.
I like how it works with siri, and I can just say "take me to ........." and it willmap it up and give me a few routes to choose from.
I initially did it with routes I already knew just to test it, but then I started plugging in new areas that I go to while travelling around.
so far, I haven't been lost or made to do anything stupid.
I'm not gonna say its perfect, especially based on reports. but me PERSONALLY? I haven't had an issue yet with the map app.
I think it was blown WAAAY out of proportion. but like with most new things, ppl try to look for the negatives and exagerrate them just for a story.
the iPhone 5 was the biggest thing this year so obviously all these news outlets are gonna be all over it. and nothing sells more papers like bad news