Nissan X-Trail
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Ratings: Drive & Performance: 4/5 Fuel Economy: 4/5 Interior & Comfort: 4/5 Technology: 2/5 Value for Money: 3/5 Dealer & After-Sale Service: 1/5 The Drive The e-POWER drivetrain is genuinely impressive — smooth, quiet, and instant torque from a standstill. It really does feel like driving an EV without the range anxiety. The e-4ORCE AWD system… Read more
gives you serious confidence in the wet, and the five drive modes cover everything from eco commuting to light off-road. Fuel economy in real-world Brisbane driving sits around 6.0–6.5L/100km, comfortably close to Nissan's official 6.1L claim. ProPILOT+ and the 360-degree surround camera are genuinely useful day-to-day.
The Frustration My biggest disappointment is how far behind this car is on connected technology for a $52,758 flagship purchased in September 2025. There is no NissanConnect app support — my VIN is not recognised by the system. There are no over-the-air software updates. Navigation maps were nearly 3 years out of date at first service and I had to research and perform the USB update entirely myself — the dealer at Village Nissan North Lakes had no idea how to help, and neither did the selling dealer Bartons Wynnum. Every competitor at this price point — Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda — offers seamless app connectivity and OTA updates as standard. Nissan then launched the MY26 X-Trail just 5 months after my purchase with full Connected Car Services as standard. This was never disclosed at point of sale. Future buyers should be very aware of this significant limitation before signing.
Positives:
EV-like e-POWER drivetrain — genuinely outstanding Real world 6.0–6.5L/100km fuel economy 10-year / 300,000km warranty — best in class Excellent 360-degree surround camera e-4ORCE AWD grip and stability ProPILOT+ semi-autonomous highway driving Panoramic sunroof and leather interior $399 flat service price for first 5 services
Negatives:
No NissanConnect app support on MY25 No OTA software updates — USB only Navigation maps 3 years out of date at delivery MY26 superseded connected features just 5 months later Dealer network has no knowledge of software/tech support No spare tyre — puncture repair kit only Cold-start engine rattle (normal but noticeable) Standard 6-speaker audio is weak for the price
Verdict A genuinely brilliant car to drive — the e-POWER system is unlike anything else at this price point and the 10-year warranty is outstanding. However, in 2025/26 a $52,758 flagship SUV without app connectivity, OTA updates, or a dealer network that can support these basics falls significantly short of the competition. If you are considering the MY25, negotiate hard on price given the MY26 with full connected services is now available for only slightly more. The drive alone is worth it — but go in with eyes open on the technology gap.
Vehicle Details: Model: Nissan X-Trail 4WD Ti e-POWER MY25 Colour: Gun Metallic Purchased: Oct 2025, Bartons Wynnum, Brisbane QLD Price paid: $52,758 drive away
Before reading this please check on www about "Nissan x-trail e-power issues", all over the world. I had my X-trail since JAN 2024 and first issues popped up in winter 24/25 when driving on a rainy & dark night home on the highway and suddenly lost driving lights and also dash went black. That has taken only 2-3 seconds so that I had no chance to… Read more
react. I continued slowly towards home and forgot the whole thing. During 2025 I had several warning issues when the lights went on and I lost certain functions of the car, like cruise control and sensors in front and the back until by the end of February 26 I got on the dash display a warning message "e-power low" and "park the car immediately" and all warning lights were on. I had actually also without this warning noticed that something was wrong, because, several warning lights were on and the car slowed very fast down... Luckily there were no other cars nearby so I could stop safely on a bus station. About 2 hours later the car was towed to the nearby service. The next day I called to ask what they have found I received a surprising answer; "Our error code reader did not find any issues (?)" and "we did test drive it twice and it functions perfectly. I was not happy with this kind of answer and decided to check what others mention on www. To my surprise the sites are full of similar issues. I called back to the service asked them to check the 12V battery and replace it, because that was one of the main issues which I found on the sites I have checked. On the 3rd day I fetched my car and got to see a empty test results form and no word about the 12V battery. Still the same day I did send a mail to the customer service where they answered to me that my car is perfectly OK and that there were no error messages found... I complained again and the answer to my second mail was; "This matter is closed as far as we are concerned". They erased error messages at the service or it was erased when the motor has been started again.... Also this information one can find on numerous sides, even a YOU TUBE video. I have been since then regularly sending mails with information about X-trail e-power issues including about the 12V battery. This information is free and available on the wwww. After I fetched my car from the 3 day service where they have been only driving around, I drove directly to a independent service nearby where they checked the condition of the battery. It had only 11,8V which in practice means that it had to be replaced. I did write about this in my first mail-complaints because it is common knowledge that, when measured after it has been resting overnight, the battery should have at least 12,6 V power left. To my surprise I received more that 10 days later from the service information that they have (afterall?) checked the status of the 12V battery and that it was then 12,1 which means "good" according to Nissan standards. First they did not do anything except riving around with my car, no word about the battery status after I asked them and later they suddenly found out that somebody did measure the condition of the battery but has given wrong numbers... I did continue to send mails with information concerning e-power issues and battery condition to customer service (I did not know to whom I was actually talking because all answers came not signed) and also to the HQ in Japan. Japan answered that I have to sort this out with their local Nissan staff because that is how it works with them... I disagree, the problem is from the factory, it is clear that12V battery is too week for the system they have created on x-trail e-power. Instead of 60 Ah the battery capacity should be at least 70, 80 or higher. In some cases I read on the www even that was not enough and HV battery including the generator had to be replaced and all software updated. In the last answers from Nissan customer service they invited me to bring the car again to the service so that they could checked it more "thoroughly"... I refused that because they had the car already for 3 days and did not do anything. How many checking's do you need when you know what and where the problems are? In addition they "warned" me that they will inform the authorities about me "harassing" them if I do not stop with my mailings. No word about battery condition nor any other issues I brought to their knowledge and which were known to them from the beginning. It seems that at Nissan they are not worried about loosing customers as long as their managers and shareholders get their money. New chosen Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa wrote a year ago that it might be very possible that the company will be sold...
Won't go further than 119,000 before cvt goes,that is what I call a lemon.thankyou Ross for taking my 22,500 for a 2015 as you expressed it is an old car with low mileage of 103 ks,do not suggest I was rude as I wasnt,I didn't demand a thing.i live in qld so too far for service and I wont have you lie about my phonecall,play it back if you like.i… Read more
was expecting the car to last ..I suggest research cvts and the lawsuits against vehicles with cvt transmission,a dealer who isn't aware of what your selling,now mazda dont have cvt..educate yourself.119 ks is a short life
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Doggy dealership – After complaining numerous times with Nissan Liverpool and Nissan Australia, finally another dealer (Nissan Chullora) identified the fault in our 2023 Nissan Xtrail. See link where Steve Anderson clearly mentioned “he has identified the issue regarding my concern and said he collected all the data and supplied to Nissan Australia -… Read more
https://aunz.citnow.com/vt7zw7KD897 but the replacement Case manager from Nissan Australia, [Name Removed], will still not accept the fault in the vehicle. Initially when we bought the vehicle, we thought that the greater degree of sensation experienced while driving was because of a wheel alignment issue, but the representative from Nissan Chullora advised that he suspects that it has to do with steering gear, and they are waiting to hear back from Nissan Australia on the issue. The fact that Nissan Australia did not take any action after the issue was reported to them shows their lack of commitment in honouring warranty issues. Apart from sensation issue, vehicle pulls to another lane causing serious safety risk which is also mentioned in the review by cars guide.com.au as an obvious safety issue. All these issues were already reported Nissan Liverpool from our first complaint. See link for their review on 2023 Nissan Xtrail - https://www.carsguide.com.au/nissan/x-trail/problems/2023. We contacted Nissan Liverpool Service Manager, Dealer Principal, [Name Removed] and Case Managers, [Name Removed], and [Name Removed] from Nissan Australia numerous times but they don’t respond to our emails and calls within a reasonable time unless we continuously follow up with calls and emails. [Name Removed] advised to have the vehicle checked with another dealer which took weeks to book in, hence causing kilometres to rise. Isn’t this deliberate? Finally, when the issue is identified then, [Name Removed] won't respond to my emails and calls. Then another Case Manager, [Name Removed], will take over the case, who will deny that there is any fault in the vehicle by saying that it is normal characteristics of the vehicle and the sensation issue experienced is reasonably expected because of the kilometres of the vehicle. Please note that this issue was first reported immediately after purchasing the vehicle and at that time, they blamed it to uneven tyre pressure and now [Name Removed] will blame it to kilometres after dragging the case for so long. Considering the way everything has been dealt with by Nissan Liverpool and Nissan Australia, I will never recommend Nissan Liverpool and Nissan Australia to anyone. Extremely disappointed with them. Terrible vehicle and terrible company to deal with. Read all the 1star rating for this dealer and you will be automatically prompted to walk away from them for your peace of mind. Any response to this review from Nissan Australia or Nissan Liverpool is a hoax. NEVER EVER TRUST THIS DEALER!
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Basic but fit for purpose – A Nissan X-Trail isn’t a luxury car, but it does make for a long-lasting family car. There are lots of hard plastics, and functionality appears to be the first goal of this car over luxury appointments. It may seem cheap by touch, but the materials used will last a lot longer than softer plastics and leather. Although, hard plastics do have a… Read more
tendency to rattle and squeak over time - it’s the reason why us car reviewers usually despise them.
At $37,565 drive-away, the ST-X model of the X-Trail wasn't a terrible deal. You get a lot of space, Apple CarPlay, automatic headlights, satellite navigation and a 360 degree parking camera (of questionable quality).
Really, you’re buying this car for the space. There’s space for five adults to be carried around, or for a family with growing kids. There’s also plenty of cargo space in the boot, making the X-Trail the logical budget-friendly choice for those looking for an SUV that’ll carry the most people and luggage.
Be warned though, that you could be putting that cash towards a far more updated version of the X-Trail in the coming months, or a more modern feeling Hyundai/Kia product.
Nissan offered a 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty with the X-Trail and a capped price service program. It’s part of the appeal of buying a new X-Trail, however keep in mind Kia offers a 7-year warranty if that’s what you’re after.
Over the long term, it’s a simple car, mechanically speaking. The only main issue our reviewers said they encountered were some concerns about the CVT automatic transmission, but this seems to only be found with older models.
A Nissan X-Trail isn’t the most luxurious vehicle when it comes to sound.
There’s an uninspiring exhaust and engine drone as this is a utility family car, not some track-focused performance SUV.
Along with the engine sound, the speaker system is just fine. You’ll want to ensure that speed-sensitive volume adjustment is enabled. Road noise can become more apparent at higher speeds and on coarse roads.
A basic SUV like this doesn’t weigh as much as you might think.
Braking is as familiar and easy as it is on your family’s hatchback. The X-Trail feels nimble and smooth to operate when slowing down for, say, a set of traffic lights or even a school zone.
It’ll be easy for a learner driver to master within a few moments of driving.
This has a 2.5L non turbocharged petrol engine. It produces 126kW and 226Nm, with all that power being sent to the front wheels via a CVT transmission.
It isn’t a terribly heavy SUV, since this is only FWD, so power to weight is around 86.4kW per tonne. Acceleration feels more rapid than it actually is thanks to a sharp initial response from the motor and transmission. Once peak revs are reached, that’s where the X-Trail feels a little slow.
Unless you’re constantly overtaking on country roads, the X-Trail has no problem keeping up with traffic on your daily commute and on the highway. Loading up this SUV with a few more passengers and a lot of luggage, however, will put this weaker powertrain to the test up steep hills.
There are simulated gears programmed into the CVT transmission, however, when in Drive, you’re only going to experience one.
Shifting into gear is as traditional as it gets for an automatic. There’s nothing complicated about engaging and using this gearbox. It simply gets the job done, and always ensures the engine is at the lowest rpm, and in the optimal rpm range for rapid accelerations.
I found the X-Trail to be supremely comfortable. Plenty of tire wall, suspension travel and height over the ground allowed for it to make traveling from A to B as easy as it should be. Whether touring on the highway, navigating potholes or making tight turns, the X-Trail is able to do it all smoothly.
A vague steering feel does nothing to encourage any spirited driving however.
The X-Trail is relatively fuel efficient, despite lacking a turbocharger and having a naturally aspirated petrol engine. I saw figures around 8-10L per 100km of driving.
My issue with this old design of the X-Trail is the interior. It’s a bland design and really is built with the ethos of ‘function over form’.
Amongst a sea of hard plastics and fake stitching, there are plenty of hard buttons. These are used to control menus on the centre touch screen, climate controls and drive modes. Unfortunately, there’s only one USB port for the entire cabin, highlighting the fact that the new X-Trail is rapidly approaching to replace this model we see here.
The centre touch screen serves best as a display for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, via a wire.
There’s a large manual hatchback, which reveals the main appeal for buying an X-Trail. Its cargo carrying capacity is 595L of storage with all the seats up, and 945L with all the seats down. Seats fold in a 40:20:40 split, further justifying just how practical this SUV really is.
If you’re lacking space for smaller items, you can open up the boot floor to reveal plastic compartments. This is ideal for dirty luggage or to keep small items from rolling around.
The second row is great for a growing family because they can take advantage of the ISOFIX points and the acres of headroom, feet room and knee room. It’s going to be annoying to charge all of those devices just with one USB port, but at least your passengers will be able to bring their bags and be comfortable.
It’s a back to basics SUV that’ll serve as the family hauler for a growing family. It’s got plenty of space, it’s easy to drive and it’s easy to use. That’s what makes this basic X-Trail so appealing, and makes me appreciate it being sold right up until the new one lands here later this year.
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Bought our new car from Total Nissan ,Cannington WA. What a great experience we had from Steve,Serena and Karan. Hassle free from start to finish. The service from them is A1, really appreciate it! Highly recommended Car yard and the Nissan X-trail Ti AWD e-force is the car of the future, glide with ease and economical on the petrol! Nissan is the brand of the future! Watch out Toyota! Show details
Better than you might expect – I had an X-Trail for around 3 years as a company vehicle. It left me with just under 70,000km on the clock, so you wouldn't expect too many problems. I had reservations about the CVT transmission from what I'd heard but in practice it suits the X-Trail well once you're used to the revs not always matching speed. The main positives were comfort,… Read more
space, reliability and safety features. The 360 degree camera is well-implemented and genuinely useful when parking. The display is quite clear and easy to use. Seats in front and back are very comfortable and the soft material on door armrests is a nice touch. For a mid-size SUV the X-Trail did everything I needed. It's not exciting in any way, but as a work car it didn't need to be. The engine was willing enough and never felt as slow as I thought it might. Fuel economy was acceptable - usually 8L/100km in mixed driving. The best I could achieve was 5.4L/100km from Ballarat to Melbourne, being very careful on the throttle, late at night with no traffic. Handling was the usual soft SUV type, having a fair bit of body roll and understeer but always safe and predictable. I never looked forward to driving the X-Trail, but it was perfectly fit for purpose and gave no problems. I could not fault the outstanding dealer service at Northern Nissan in Bundoora. Would I choose an X-Trail for my own car? Probably not, but I can understand why people do.
2023 Nissan x-trail ePower e4orce – I’ve had my x-trail epower e4orce for nearly a year now, so here is my long-term review. Driving this car has been a pleasure. It is spacious and comfortable. It is smooth riding and quiet (most of the time), powerful and fast for a family SUV vehicle. Fuel economy is interesting with this vehicle. Nissan claims an average of 6.1 l/100 kms. Of… Read more
course you don’t expect to achieve manufacturer’s claims do you? I average about 5.7 without difficulty, including flooring the accelerator every now and then (just because it is fun to feel the power). Toyota RAV4 hybrid claims 4.8 l/100 kms but owners don’t seem to be able to achieve that in real world driving. Nissan seems to have been very modest with their fuel efficiency claims.
Accelerating is smooth because it is electric powered and needs no gear changes. The generator motor makes noticeable (but not intrusive) noise when accelerating hard. This is because it revs up to make more electricity when demand on the lithium battery requires that. In regular driving you would not know if the generator is running unless you have the dash display set up to show energy flow. When the motor is cold the noise from the generator motor is very noticable because of the variable combustion 3 cylinder motor. I’d liken it to a diesel rattle sound but it settles in a kilometre or so.
Driving down a mountain road provides an interesting experience as the generator motor revs up to discharge excessive electricity. Interesting. I've done highway trips up to 800 kilometres in a day. I can confirm that the seats remained comfortable all day. I’ve towed a box trailer full of garden soil - this load was noticeable but not more than in other vehicles.
I really like the 360-degree camera system. It is the clearest I’ve ever seen, so parking in tight spaces is a breeze.
Several driving modes are selectable. A dial in the centre console controls eco/power/auto/snow/off-road modes. These setting employ subtle changes in power delivery and traction controls. It also has a steep-hill descent mode. Pulling the gear selector back twice gives you “brake mode” with some engine braking providing regenerative braking. (My personal favourite driving mode). There are buttons to select EV mode or e-pedal mode. EV mode is suitable for a few kilometres of driving around the city but it will disengage as soon as you demand more vigorous driving. E-pedal gives one pedal driving with firm braking when you lift off the accelerator. This firm braking disengages at about 5 kph so you can coast into a parking spot without needing to use the accelerator pedal. It means that you do use the brake pedal for the last bit of stopping at traffic lights, etc.
The interior has a quality look and feel with soft-feel trim that helps soak up interior noise while looking great.
I like the auto headlight beam that uses the camera to detect oncoming headlights or taillights and dips the high beam in that area only so other drivers are not dazzled with high beam but the beam remains high in other areas.
One negative, I removed the cargo area curtain. It gets in the way when rolled back with a large flap hanging down.
There is no spare tire, just a repair kit or a call to roadside service. Thinking about this, last time I needed to change a tire I found my spare was flat anyway. I guess you could buy a spare tire and a jack if you wanted to go off the beaten track.
Well, I hope my comments are helpful. Without hesitation, I would buy the same car again tomorrow.
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I've been a Nissan fan for 15 years, had a Dualis +2, Qashqai and now an X-Trail. Every Nissan I have owned has never skipped a beat, and I was fortunate to find a dealership in Castle Hill that aren't like the others. The car gives a great driving… Read more
experience and quality finish. Best fuel consumption so far is 5.1 l/100 km, with heaps of added technology add-ons. Only problem was the buying experience was awful. Sales manager trying underhanded tactics to fob an 18 month old car on me with a $500 discount. Follow up and updates they promised never happened. Test drive car was disgusting, filthy and did not create a good impression.
Follow-up · 7 months and the seats are super comfy, although the material they use for the upholstery could be better, so I invested in custom seat covers. The technology in the car is at times too much and I have turned some of the options off (like steering assist). Driving on the motorway and through the burbs is an absolute pleasure.
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So been looking for a new car as a 6"5' person, low kms, good economy, 40k-ish, sat in a lot of cars, chery, reno, gwm, toyota, was set on a Rav4 but center console pushes my leg over, very upset. need the room to sit comfortably. Show details
Amazing car and drive. We have the hybrid ti model. The only negative is for a $47000 car the stero speakers are extremely poor quality. The only car in Australia with 10 years of warranty. Show details
Vehicle has served us exceptionally well around the city for only 5.9 L/100 km and even at speeds between 70–80 km/h still delivers still obtain great mileage. I am occasionally required to tow a 1700 kgs speed boat upon its trailer and I am able to overtake a long truck upon a highway at110 kmH, with a little additional fuel, which of course is… Read more
absolutely great given the towed weight and 110kmh speed, and is stable when towing. It a very comfortable vehicle and in my opinion it out does hybrid or electric vehicles given hybrid or electric vehicles could not tow 1700 kgs at 110 kph. Truly a great vehicle.
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Stitching came apart in leather seats within 18 months of owning leaving a gaping hole in seat. Warranty refused because apparently stitching that comes apart in a seat is labelled as damage by the owner. No replies from Nissan to justify this conclusion . Show details
My new Nissan X-Trail, bought in Jan 2024, has been a major disappointment. The wing mirrors vibrate constantly that remains unfixed even after service visits. The heads-up display also frequently fails, and the front suspension makes a swishing noise over speed bumps. These are significant issues for a brand-new car. Save yourself the hassle and buy a different car.
Nissan Bad. Stay Away – Rubbish I will never buy Nissan Again. I always bought Toyotas and first time bought Nissan and it has big problems, This car's got turbo leak started at 110k km. Costing about $5 to $6 k at Sutton Chullora Sydney.
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If you keep up with regular engine oil and transmission fluid changes, this car will serve you well for the long haul. For the best fuel efficiency, cruising at speeds between 70–80 km/h delivers great mileage—I’ve achieved as low as 5.9 L/100 km. Even at a steady 100 km/h without frequent stops, the car still offers impressive mileage. Truly a great vehicle. Show details
Drivers seat – Purchased this car new in 2018 from Nissan's dealer in Melbourne's northern suburbs. As at feb 2025 it has travelled 75000k's. From new the drivers seat squeaked and made abnormal noises. Parts were replaced under warranty on a couple of occasions then the electric motor failed and was replaced. The seat still makes abnormal noises and squeals… Read more
when the electric motor is used. It's a car that has been a profound disappointment. I won't be buying another XTrail.
Reliable average performer – We purchased new in 2016 and have travelled 82k klms. A heathly mix of commuting and towing a 7x5 trailer on most weekends. Apart from the sunroof leaking (now fixed as drain pipes were blocked) we haven't has an issue. Comparatively it is under powered and lacks torque but if you are OK to cruise it will get you there. Road noise at highway… Read more
speeds is a bit intrusive and handling is neutral- not good and not bad. Overall it has proven to be a good solid workhorse for our family and we recently looked to upgrade it but the price of cars combined with reliability issues from modern cars and the nanny state safety issues plauging them we decided not to sell and just keep her.
I won't go back to a petrol car – Better than expected over my previous T32-11 which I have owned for 6 years that has been an excellent vehicle in every respect. The very linear excelleration and incredibly quiet aspects of the T33 are the icing on the cake , I get from 2.2ltr -6.5 ltr per 100 km fuel usage as well as not having to plug into a charger if going on a long trip… Read more
.The build quality and detail is very much better as well as the navigation roadholding and comfort to my previous T32-11 .Would I go back to a petrol car ? If you drove this car you wouldn't buy any ICE as it is constant dual motor driving and doesn't rev like crazy between gear changes at the lights as traction and torque to the wheels is so linear you can't believe all the roaring and wheel spinning involved in other cars as well as the exhaust smoke .Minuses - ok so its heavier but its not as bad as most EV's and as a result it doesn't bounce around so much as my earlier car which didn't have all of the things like 360 deg camera etc .But for what I paid for it I am so happy .
Practical SUV for the family – Not perfect but great value in a package. It's got one of the highest base in its class, yet good body roll because its aussie tuned suspension. Very agile to drive in city and country. Super practical central storage and boot arrangement. One of the easiest adaptive cruise control around, and I love using the self steering on highway. Show details
NISSAN X-TRAIL (LEMON) – I bought a Nissan X trail just over 12 months ago.......So far I've dropped it off at Gosford Nissan 5 times for a side mirror malfunction........ I've now gone to Wyong Nissan........I have a noise in the front at low speed but they said they can't find anything , obviously something as it still makes the noise....... My radio has a malfunction… Read more
the sound stopped even at full volume, I rang the service centre who rang me back ..... told me to try again and it had volume again, obviously a fault.........The air conditioning has a mind of its own.... we turn it on and 1 side has cold air and the other side has hot air (BOTH SIDES ARE SET AT 22 DEGREES) But the good thing is is changes sides LOL .... Still hot one side cold the other...... And when using cruise control it sometimes brakes when it detects a parked car on a bend......... I traded a 12 months old Everest on this car as my wife has back issues so we downsized....... Biggest mistake we've made...... on a pension and now we're stuck with it as we can't afford to change..... UPDATE.....I've made contact with Nissan Australia.... Their Customer Service Consultant sent me an E-mail suggesting I take it to the local Nissan dealer, pay out of my own pocket to have it diagnosed... If it shows it's a manufacturers problem we will review the cost and consider financial support TOWARDS the repair............. I may be mistaken..... but I was of the understanding that if a new car has a 5 YEAR WARRANTY that the manufacturer of the car in question is responsible for ALL COSTS associated with fixing the vehicle in question..... Now I may be stupid BUT the problems that I've outlined are obviously manufacturing problems......
IF I CAN SAVE JUST ONE PERSON FROM MAKING THIS MISTAKE THEN THIS REVIEW IS WORTH IT....
DON'T BUY A NISSAN X-TRAIL.......
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X Trail T30 Brilliant! – We brought our Nissan X Trail T 30 Auto in July 2007 New just as the update model came in T31. It has been the best car ever, Only recall was the Airbag and we were compensated $850 for that. In the time of ownership I have done all the normal servicing apart from the Cam Chain stretching and needing to be replaced. The Two sensor I also replaced… Read more
Cam and Crank; the only other part that has let go is the Radiator. We would buy another Except for the CVT problems in the new one's we have 280,000 klms on the clock, only on our second battery! Just about to put on our fourth set of Tyres! Great vehicle.
Fantastic Car – I bought my X-trail from Ferntree Gully Nissan in October 2023. This is my 2nd new X-trail and it is great. The car is quiet, best of all, it is extremely well built. The X- trail as far as I'm concerned is a great all round car. I certainly would recommend the car to anyone who wants a reliable and comfortable vehicle. Paul Bourke Show details
Disastrous and expensive, can't believe its a Nissan – car bought on nissan reputation after owning patrol for many happy years .x trail always garaged, serviced regularly, use average12,068 Km /year, Recently diesel particulate filter had to be replaced- expensive. Clutch hydeaulic slave failed, new design ,internal to bell housing - chassis sub member had to be removed to allow gearbox removal for… Read more
repair ,as new slave cylinder Internal in bell housing. - expensive ! Tailshaft universal joints failed and not reparable- new tailshaft-expensive. two months later new dpf appears to be playing up as car has once again gone to limp mode, and, oh yes, the electric boot release only works when it feels like it . This is the 21 st car that I have owned and is unquestionably the WORST. car mostly local running, no off road, no 4wd. daily drive. mechanic not happy I bought it.
Fantastic SUV – We've had our X Trail for a number of months now and just love it. It's top of the range but not electrical which we costed out and it wasn't to our benefit. It's so comfortable to ride in and it's nice a quiet inside. We've found no issues. Show details
XTrail 2003... Hard to beat my Camry but this comes VERY close – Great car to drive, VERY reasonable for parts if you are resourceful. Drove 10hrs to Brisbane multiple times and usually 150km per week.I have 2093 T30 2.5L auto petrol. I had it in neutral at the lights, lights changed and someone behind me beeped. I instinctively put my foot down and shot the transmission. Had it taken to "nearest joint" by my… Read more
NRMA roadside assistance (was actually far away) and old mate told me because it's a 4WD (BIG job?!) And the cost of the replacement part would be looking at $5000. I confirmed exactly what I was looking for and sourced a replacement part from a wrecker interstate that could be delivered in 3 days for $550! Ebay! After I checked with a few other mechanics I told him that I believe $600 for labour is fair and ended up paying no more than $1150 for the whole thing...
BIG NITE THOUGH: I'd just had new suspension struts springs and coios put in and when I looked under my car not long after, the SPRINGS WERE BLACK not yellow...
Great car let down by poor customer service and cost cutting – In 2021, I bought a Nissan car during the COVID pandemic. However, I faced several issues with the car. The adaptive cruise control did not work correctly until two years of service, and I had to complain loudly at the front desk to get it fixed. The speed sensors and many safety features were not activated on delivery, and I had to go through all… Read more
the settings. The passenger seat warmer was also not connected, which was fixed during the first service, even though they denied any fault.
The car lacked badging,(approximately $10 for Ti label). Additionally, the windows did not close after the shutdown, which required me to purchase a relay for $200. The salesperson had assured me that it had this feature. Furthermore, the driver fatigue indicator does not work even after a 5-hour driving trip, and the forward camera switches off too soon, requiring repetitive reactivation.
Another issue I faced was with the map search functionality, which did not work unless I typed the number, street, and suburb. It could not find Kings Park in Perth and Alexander Drive, a major road, and has taken me on a huge detour multiple times. This causes immense frustration when driving. The ECO switch is a safety issue located at the driver's right knee.
The car itself is fine but has been let down by minor irritations and the absence of responsibility from Nissan to fix minor faults. I will not be buying a Nissan again.
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A modern day version of the original X-Trail. And far superior to the previous generation – I managed to get my hands on the last of the previous generation X-Trail to review before this new generation arrived. I was far from impressed seeing as it was a dreadfully old car against a sea of overwhelmingly strong competitors. It was time for that to retire and make room for this. The new X-Trail manages to capture the essence of what… Read more
made the first generation so appealing. It's design. The boxy rectangle returns in a more modern form.
There's a simple non-turbocharged 4 cylinder under the engine (which is paired to a CVT motor). That's appealing for buyers who are looking for a cheaper to maintain engine, and don't mind the slightly higher than average fuel consumption an engine like this would bring.
It's all-wheel drive, and provides confidence on slippery unsealed surfaces - like on a dewey grassy hill.
There's plenty of space in the first two rows, and the option to throw 2 people in the rear via some smaller jump seats.
The new interior layout is familiar if you've been in the new Qashqai. And that's a good thing. There's an easy to operate infotainment for phone projection, lots of storage cubbies and a crisp digital drivers display.
The new X-Trail handles better too. It still feels like a wagon thanks to its length and weight, but it's shaper and restricted in its movements unlike the floaty previous generation.
This top-trim X-Trail is offered at a sharp price point, but that CVT transmission has a dark history in regards to its long-term reliability. That's something to be aware of, but many Nissan owners do go without issue with regular maintenance. It's possibly the only weak point in this cars tantalising offering.
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is arriving soon and will be another boxy SUV alternative to this. But for now, the X-Trail at its price point is one of the most compelling all-wheel drive family cars you can buy outside of Subaru.
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Inspections a Must – My Customer purchased this 2003 Nissan XTRAIL she has had for approximately 3MTH,s has had a few issues First off I'm a qualified motor mechanic and have a good 45+years experience Basically it hasn't been serviced regularly and has deteriorated, Head gasket week 1,due to radiator tank cranked Week 3 Transmission just broke in the middle of a… Read more
roundabout They do break drive steel belts in the box common issues
Week 6 heater core,coolant leaking internally on the floor
Poor lady it happens, you can buy a lemon on this occasion My advice would be to have the vehicle what ever your purchasing inspected by a qualified mechanic vehicle tester to give you a full report Thanks and Best of luck on your next vehicle
Nissan X-Trail, Global-model flaws, Cover-up and apparent Corporate Protection in Australia – A comfortable and good looking vehicle BUT the CVT transmission & aircon systems are very common, major (costly) defects known to occur from around 70k kilometres and around time 5 year warranty expires. Facebook owner sites reflect extent of problems. Internet searches will reveal these problems not unique to Australia. Nissan does its utmost… Read more
to deny existence of any such problems and VCAT show little interest in assisting affected owners. In North America, where class action lawsuits are common, Nissan has extended warranty coverage to 7 years and introduced related service bulletins (not available in Australia) for equivalent model X-Trail, a clear indication that Nissan is aware of the subject flaws. If only VCAT was as caring about the interests of affected owners as it appears to be about the corporate interests and reputation of Nissan.
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