Nissan X-TRAIL Problems

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

Nissan sell their Rogue (or X-Trail in Australia) in a variety of drive configurations. This includes front wheel drive (in both ST and ST-L trim), as well as 4WD in ST, ST-L, Ti, TL, TS model trim.

How many km's does a Nissan Rogue last?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 22 Feb 2019

Depending on how you treat it a Nissan Rogue (X-Trail in other markets) will last many tens of thousands of miles before needing any major components replaced, the same as any other well-built modern car. Service the car regularly and drive with sympathy and the Nissan SUV should repay you with reliable service.

You’ve possibly drowned something. I doubt it’s the coil, because it seems for your description that the starter is not working. Dry everything in the engine bay that could have been affected by water and see if that cures the problem. You could also try jump-starting it.

Nissan X-Trail 2015: Engine not starting straight away
Answered by Graham Smith · 22 Mar 2019

It’s possible water has got into something in the engine bay when you were cleaning it, and I doubt it would come good just by driving it. Get it to a dealer or mechanic to have it checked.

What is the towing capacity of the Nissan X-Trail 2017?
Answered by Graham Smith · 09 Aug 2019

If it’s got a manual transmission the towing capacity is 2000 kg and the GVM is 2155 kg; if it’s an auto the towing capacity is 1650 kg.

2019 Nissan X-Trail: Fuel type
Answered by Graham Smith · 26 Apr 2019

Yes, you can, providing of course it’s the petrol engine and not the diesel.

How to unlock a Nissan Rogue without a key?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 22 Feb 2019

Cars today are safer and more secure than ever before, which actually becomes a problem should you lose your keys or lock them inside the car itself. The only way to fix these issues is to either call a locksmith who specialises in automotive keys and security, or have the car towed to the nearest dealer where they can open the car, sell you a new key for it and programme it to your particular vehicle.

Nissan X-Trail 2018: CVT or tuning problem?
Answered by Graham Smith · 02 Aug 2019

It sounds like a characteristic of the CVT rather than a tuning issue.

When is the new Nissan Rogue coming out?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 22 Feb 2019

The current-generation Nissan Rogue, sold in Australia as the X-Trail, dates back to 2013. Having had a mid-cycle update in 2017 it should be expected the third-generation Rogue should be unveiled within the next two to three years.

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