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Nissan X-TRAIL 2009 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2009 Nissan X-TRAIL? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2009 Nissan X-TRAIL issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2009 Nissan X-TRAIL in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Why won't my Nissan X-Trail start?

I doubt that it’s the battery or starter that’s causing your problem. I would suggest digging deeper into the engine itself, perhaps even check for a leaking head gasket.

Used Nissan X-Trail review: 2007-2014
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Used Nissan X-Trail review: 2007-2012
Towing or touring, the boxy family wagon had ample living room. New Until you got up close to the new X-Trail Nissan released in 2007 you could have been forgiven for thinking little had changed. It was the same boxy shape, but when you did get up close you discovered it was longer, wider and taller than the outgoing
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Used Nissan X-Trail review: 2001-2013
Though often used only as an on-road station wagon, Nissan's X-Trail is pretty competent as an SUV. While not intended to be used in extreme 4WD conditions, it can handle most recreational off-road driving with little trouble. Providing enjoyment to adventurous families while doing so.  Nissan X-Trail uses a complex
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Nissan X-Trail: Car repairs are taking too long

Talk to a senior manager at the dealership and ask for a report on what they're doing to fix your car and a timetable for when you will be able to get it back. If that is unsuccessful, go to Nissan and make the same demands. To step it up from there you could approach Consumer Affairs and enlist their help. You could also demand the use of a loan car while yours is being fixed. The service you have received has been nothing short of disgraceful.

Nissan X-Trail 2009: Engine growling sound

It seems Nissan has agreed to fix the issue under goodwill, so I would start by going back to the company and get that happening. If you don't feel you can do that, there's no other option but to pay for the replacement air box yourself.

Used Nissan X-Trail review: 2007-2010
Graham Smith reviews the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Nissan X-Trail as a used buy.
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Used Nissan X-Trail review: 2007-2009
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Nissan X-Trail: Towing capacity

Although you appear to be well within the towing capacity of the X-Trail it's wise to fit an external cooler. Overheating an auto-transmission is like a death sentence to it.

Nissan X-Trail: Crankshaft timing sensor

I HAVEN'T heard of any problems with the sensor, but it sounds a serious issue.

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