ITunes playlists not behaving when syncing - or is it iPod nano?

iTunes and my nano are not getting along. My playlists, although arranged in alphabetical order on the iTunes side, are completely messed up on my nano after syncing. Does anyone have any clues on what may be going on before I take a hammer to this thing?

Hi Daphne_d,
Welcome to the Support Communities! The article below will help you troubleshoot the issue you are having with your iPod and your Honda's stereo system:
iOS: Troubleshooting car stereo connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3581
iOS: How to troubleshoot Bluetooth connections
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