2006 Nissan X-Trail Bona Vista 2.5 litre DOHC 16v 4 cylinder

Summary:

Awesome!

Faults:

No complaints.

General Comments:

Love it. Would definitely recommend it for young family. Good on gas, handles well in snow. Fun vehicle to drive and comfortable to sit in. Interior is easy to keep clean.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th April, 2007

9th Sep 2010, 20:28

I commented back in May 07, at the time my X-Trail was only 3 months old. I traded off an 03 Subaru, and said at the time that I thought the X-Trail was a winner, well, now over 3 years later I can say that my initial assessment was correct, not one problem so far... wish they still sold them in Canada.

In reply to 9th Sep 2010, 20:28

26th Mar 2013, 12:20

I agree! Traded a 2000 Subaru for a 2006 X Trail (new) and have 270,000 kms on it and no repairs except 3 wheel bearings! Wish they still built them!

2006 Nissan X-Trail XE 2.5 Gas

Summary:

Good buy, but has some issues.

Faults:

Interior scratches and marks very easily.

Road feedback through the steering wheel at highway speeds is excessive and very annoying.

General Comments:

Great power from the 2.5.

Great fuel economy for a small SUV.

Best small SUV 4WD system on the market.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th July, 2006

30th Nov 2006, 22:19

Exactly what I would write in the review. Also to add that there is excessive vibration during idling.

19th May 2007, 16:15

I don't like it at all. It seemed like I drove a totally different car when I test drove an X Trail before buying it. Vibrations during idle is quite annoying when in gear. There are more squeaks and rattles in it than a mice and rattle snake farm combined. The interior scratches very easily to the extent that if an ant walk across it you would be able to see where it went. Cannot get proper off road tyres for it. Sun roof leaks only after 12 months and doesn't give a proper seal. I just gave up taking it back to Nissan and just sold it. THANK HEAVENS !!!

2005 Nissan X-Trail SE 2.5

Summary:

Best car I purchased

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

Very cheap on gas.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th May, 2006

15th May 2006, 20:52

Very descriptive.

2006 Nissan X-Trail 2.5L Gas

Summary:

This was a good buy, but there are a couple annoying issues, like fuel economy

General Comments:

Front cup holders do not fit a standard medium or large cup of coffee well. They appear to be designed for cola drinks or water bottles. If you're a coffee drinker, bring a towel with you.

Fuel efficiency is only 24mpg, mostly on 110 kph highway conditions, which is considerably less than the advertised 26 city, 35 highway.

It has a very comfortable ride.

The price is great.

The car is perfect for people with a dog, like ourselves.

The interior is nice, except for the cup holder issue noted above.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th March, 2006

17th Jul 2008, 23:43

If you are getting poor fuel mileage, there are a few things you should check out.

Make sure that your spark plugs are in good shape.

Check your air filter and make sure it is clean and not obstructed (I suggest a K&N air filter).

Also, the improper air pressure, in your tires, will significantly decrease your fuel mileage and cause unnecessary tire wear.

As well, only use 87 octane fuel. Higher octane is only used for high compression engines (turbo charged, super charged, etc.) Our engines are naturally aspirated, therefore, there is no need for any higher octane then 87.

If you are "lead footed", then you have solved another possible poor fuel mileage problem.

All in all, there is no need to have such low fuel mileage, on the highway. If you are getting 24 mpg in the city, then that isn't too bad.

This is to the individual who made the last comment. Our XTRAIL is a 2.5L 4 cylinder @ about 3400 lbs. In other words, this could be considered a compact SUV. They are smaller than a mid size SUV. With that being said, the original thread starter should be getting better fuel mileage.

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2005 Nissan X-Trail SE 2.5

Summary:

I can't enjoy the car due to the excessive vibrations

Faults:

Excessive vibrations inside cabin when stopped in traffic. This makes driving in the city painfull. Car is placed in neutral when stopped.

Squeaks and rattles galore from the dashboard.

General Comments:

Great car, except for the excessive vibrations and the squeaks and rattles.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 16th March, 2006

23rd May 2006, 17:46

I have new X-trail I found cabin vibration. Most of the time when I was waiting for signal. I think Nissan must investigate this problem. otherwise car is doing fine.

10th Aug 2006, 13:11

I am very sorry to hear that you are having this problem. My 2005 X-Trail is so calm when it idles that I sometimes wonder if it is running. I hope your Nissan dealership can resolve this for you.

30th Aug 2006, 14:51

Hmmm, rattle and vibrations?? I cannot agree on that, my X-Trail is so quiet that sometimes I wonder if it is already on or not. My wife has already tried several times to start it again while idle only to be woken up by the sudden scream noise the car made :o)

This car is great as is, if you have rattle or vibration issues see your dealer and get it fixed. It can get fixed, I'm driving the example.

11th Dec 2006, 12:30

Rattles, noise and poor gas mileage??? Well, I cannot complain at all! There is no noise in the cabin whatsoever. When idle you need to look at the instruments to see if the car is on or not!

My first trip (right from the Nissan dealer lot) was about 3800 miles in one chunk with no problems at all. I also squeezed +350 miles out of it before refilling. Perhaps this normal for a 4 cylinder engine and I'm not yet used to it - my 4Runner (2000 Limited) makes only about 220 miles per full tank.

I really enjoy this vehicle and would buy another one anytime - too bad that this one belongs to my wife.

Nissan - keep up the good work (You even make me as a true Toyota fan doubt sometimes...nah, just kidding, love my 4Runner)

6th Feb 2008, 02:36

Mine is a Taiwanese made 2.5L gas 4WD, and as other user noted, inside cabin at idle speed is very quiet, and I also have to look at RPM meter to make sure that car is running or not.

In reply to 30th Aug 2006, 14:51

15th Jul 2012, 16:50

Bad idle happens only on R or D, not on P or N, to all X-Trails.

19th May 2021, 15:11

Could be engine or tranny mount.