Are you having problems with your Nissan Navara? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Nissan Navara issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Nissan Navara in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
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The Navara will tow up to 3.5 tonnes, but you need to be mindful of the GCM limit that is 5910 kg. That means that if the ute is loaded to its GVM of 2910 kg you can only to 3 tonnes. It would tow your caravan, but would be overloaded if the ute was fully loaded to its GVM at the same time.
There’s no rule about when cars should or shouldn’t need repair. That Nissan has offered you a deal to cover half the cost of a replacement turbocharger is tantamount to an admission that the turbocharger shouldn’t have failed at that distance. If you feel that Nissan’s offer isn’t up to scratch take them to VCAT.
They did to wear out clutches relatively quickly, and the cost to replace them was high because you had to replace the dual-mass flywheel as well as the clutch. The way around it is to fit an aftermarket heavy-duty clutch and solid flywheel.
It’s at the high end of the range, but it seems fair.
The car’s electronic brain has observed some issue with the engine. Take it to a dealer or a mechanic with diagnostic gear and they should be able to isolate the cause and fix the problem.
Unless it’s a massive leak that drains the oil from the engine, which is most unlikely, it won’t affect the engine.
It's not possible to say with any certainty. Regularly serviced it could go for another 260,000 km, but if neglected it could breakdown tomorrow.
Relatively few of these engines were sold, so it won't have the same established patterns as a HiLux 3.0-litre for example.
The ADR requires carmakers to have a side indicator so there is always a visible turn signal light, so you should be able to see that even if you can’t see the front light.
Get it to a diesel mechanic, but if you can’t check the fuel pump.
Both have a 3500kg towing rating, so will tow most caravans with ease, but you also need to be aware of the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and Gross Combination Mass (GCM) and make sure you don’t exceed them when loaded.