2004 Nissan X-Trail SVE 2.2TD from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Terrible

Faults:

The problems are as follows:

We are now on our third inter cooler!

It has been recalled twice, once something to do with the fuel system and the second, most recent one to do with the fuel filler?

The GPS was out of date the day we got it, with the M6 toll road not on the CD, nor many other older roads including the new A130 between Southend and Chelmsford.

I drive a lot overseas, and anything above 90MPH produces an horrendous vibration in the ventilation system.

Constant vibrations from the sunroof flap at slow speeds.

Two speakers have had to be replaced due to being misshapen?

The drivers seat has always been very uncomfortable due to the seam on the leather protruding.

And now the clutch goes with 53000 miles on the clock, but with the useless GPS showing my average speed as 41 MPH thus proving that the vast majority of my driving in on the motorway.

Our local dealer of course will not replace the clutch under warranty, and we are therefore left with a bill of £779.00. The clutch problem alone would make one livid, but with everything else that has gone wrong with the car, Nissan have much improvement to make.

General Comments:

This car is unreliable, uncomfortable, and does not do what it says on the can!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 13th July, 2006

1st Aug 2006, 16:09

Don't blame Nissan for inaccurate GPS maps, that is probably the most common complaint about all SatNav systems!

2004 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 from France

Summary:

Worrying reliability issues

Faults:

My turbo started to whine after 20,000km, the dealer (in France) pointed the problem out to me during a routine service, they replaced it (and the ECU) on warranty and provided me with a hire car free of charge.

At 30,000km an oil leak from the intercooler caught fire on the turbo, a minor fire occurred. Again the dealer replaced the part (a 30 minute) job. He didn't need to look under the bonnet to tell me what caused the fire.

General Comments:

I like the car, I am worried about the long term reliability. Will probably sell before the 3yr warranty is up.

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

Review Date: 12th May, 2006

11th Oct 2006, 15:18

Try letting the engine idle for 30-60 seconds at the end of a journey (particularly long/arduous driving) before switching off. This lets the turbo/oil cool down and prolongs its life.

8th Dec 2006, 20:14

I have the Nissan X-Trail 2006 ST-S 4x4 40th Anniversary edition (3 months old). Until recently I was extremely pleased with this car. The added extras (alloy wheels, large sunroof, and fog lights) are fantastic. However, be warned, if you live anywhere subject to hot climate (such as Australia), you will find that the air-conditioner of this car is totally inadequate. Hours of operation on maximum does little to reduce temperatures inside the car, if outside temperatures are in the 30C's. Be prepared for your children in the rear to be sweating profusely, as there is no rear air vents. I have been unable to use the car for the last two days as temperatures in my town have reached the high 30Cs. I cannot get the car to come below 38C. I have three reflective panels on the windshield and front windows, and two rear window socks. This is despite the highest grade (Grand Prix-Formula 1) window tinting.

2004 Nissan X-Trail Dci sport 2.2 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Great car, but oh the poor after sales service

Faults:

Cd player failed. Oil leaks from intercooler. Sun roof rattles.

General Comments:

Car been in twice to have oil leak fixed. Each time Nissan garage said no leak present even though drip of oil is visible! Dealer first service did not change oil filter - two week old filter covered in rust! Complained to dealer who wasn't interested - he had got my money. Tyres wearing very badly, dealer said bad driving. Vauxhall after sales was better than this and they were poor!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 28th September, 2005

8th Oct 2005, 20:21

I had oil leaking from the inter-cooler in my 2004 2.2Dci, it turned out to be a faulty turbo that had sent oil into the inter-cooler. Nissan replaced the turbo under warranty, but oil kept leaking from the inter-cooler pipework, Nissan replaced inter-cooler as well at this point. I still rate the Nissan X-Trail 2.2Dci SVE as a great car and the warranty as bullet proof. I would buy another one with confidence.

4th Aug 2011, 17:32

Just an update to prior getting rid of my X-Trail - it's a great car, but now needing a third turbo plus a fuel pump problem; does Nissan think I am going to spend 2.8K on a car that's only covered 65k miles with full Nissan service history? Have now ordered a new Toyota. I will NEVER buy another Nissan!