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Nissan X-Trail T31 (2008-2013) (page 4 of 6)
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BenjiBrisbane
X Trail diesel has issues
Do not buy the turbo diesel model. This is our second X Trail having owned the previous T30 model with no issues in 120,000kms. It was replaced with a T31 Diesel auto, no problems until recently when the fault light came on. Turned out it was the EGR valve which was clogged. Car has only done 40,000km's and warranty has just expired - dealer quoted just under $1k to fix. Research shows this is a typical issue for this vehicle (diesel only). Pity as this negates any benefit of cheaper running costs for the diesel. Dealer says too bad, Nissan Aus...Read more
tralia hasn't responded to my questions. After sales service and support is also poor - vehicle came supplied with factor reverse sensors, these go off all the time. Dealer(s) told me that it was because I had the (factory) towball on, and told me to take it off. What's the point of having it on - I tow twice a week! I won't be buying another X-Trail, or Nissan for that matter. Comfortable, space, storage Dealer support poor, EGR issues, parking sensors useless3 comments
Most diesels have this problem, it's not an x-trail thing. I have a diesel astra and have had the the EGR block up on me several times. Nothing 30 mins and a can of carbie clean cant fix. Or better still, blanck it off!
Model is a T31 TS 2010 model.
Thistler - while EGR issues are common, Nissan needs to acknowledge this and have it as a service item. While I'll probably blank mine off, anyone who buys one needs t... Read more
o be aware that they'll need to deal with the problem, and the dealership will want to charge them substantially for the privilege.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Reg01hobart
- 4 reviews
- 9 likes
2013 ST X trail
Really happy with this SUV. Bought the 2WD model as the worst type of road I travel on is dirt and it handles this fine. Very spacious cabin and heaps of boot space with excellent all round visibility. Fuel economy is great and I'm getting 7.3lt after 8000km and about 700km on a tank of fuel, it's comfortable and easy to drive with its only let down being 4 star ANCAP rating and the 2.0lt engine being a bit underpowered. Overall it's a very good practical vehicle that is great to throw gear in the back on the weekend and commute to work during the week.
Practical and spacious, easy to drive, looks great
Slightly underpowered engine and average looking interior
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Clutch Issues
We bought a 2012 nissan x-trail ti in early 2013, initially we had some problems with the bluetooth with nissan replacing the whole system. At 15oo0km the clutch went and was replaced by nissan but this was not covered under warranty. 4000km later we are once again having clutch and gearbox problems. It is a shame as otherwise it is a great car.
spacious, comfortable
Clutch doesnt last
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Clutch went at 23000km .. Nissan didn't want to know us. never again.
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Mrs BrownMelbourne
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
Great car!
Our T31 Nissan Xtrail ST manual was purchased in March this year as a demo and there's been no regrets.
This car is smooth and comfortable with plenty of room for passengers and cargo.
The car is only a 2.0litre so it's more a cruiser than a racer. We travel both city and freeway and average 8.4litres/100km.
The interior has a simple and practical layout but still looks good and doesn't look very plastic. The seats are very comfortable (we have the cloth option) and I like that the drivers seat has the option for back support. The blu...Read more
etooth is clear but is not user friendly when trying to look through the phone book. The exterior may look a bit dated but it's still easy on the eye. The side mirrors are large which is great and windows are big which helps with blind spots. Our overall verdict is that this is a great car, it's really practical and very comfortable. If you are in the market for a new car - make sure you have it on your shopping list.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Paul DiazAU
- 13 reviews
Owners of more then one x trail
We been driving x trail's for a very long time. We bought one back in 2008 4x4.
We never had a problem with the x trail. ;) It's been every where we drive it mostly to work. As a home care driver. So short trips never had a problem and loves to drive. ;) it's been on 4x4 roads and never had problems.
We just got a new one 2013 nissan x trail adventure edition
The adventure package gave us free 2x$1000 bike's which is great since our x trail get's us to places
the good this about this spare if it's box i dislike the new ones and i felt Nissan has killed the x trail
the only recommendation is to buy a Diesel x trail for better fuel
Heated seat. 4x4, love CVT ;) sunroof, touch screen,GPS
Nothing
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M CostaTarcoola SA 5701
A 2WD SUV just for the Family
I recently bought a 2011 Nissan Xtrail as we needed a larger car to fit more than the average car. We looked at Station Wagons which did not appear to suit our requirements. On checking out the Xtrail, we found that it suited our requirements perfectly. The 2011 Model was at an extremely reasonable rate and just what we wanted. And now, some 6 months later, we are happy that we made the choice.
It was just perfect for an average family with appropriate space and luggage area.
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X-citedMelbourne
Great Family SUV
I have owned my 2010 Diesel TL from new and couldn't be happier with my choice. GPS is easy to use. Fuel economy is great, heated leather seats are extremely comfortable. Large sunroof is like driving a convertible when full opened. Blue tooth works great. Love that car x-trail lover
Great all round visibility, very easy to live with.
Low profile tyres can be a bit firm over speed humps.
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Nadula KarunaratnaVictoria, Australia
My horrible experience with Nissan X-Trail TL-D 2012
I have purchased the Nissan X-Trail TL-D back in May 2012 for the cost of $46,000 from Western Nissan, Victoria. I always wanted to go for SUV and while I had cheap options from Honda-CRV, Toyota Rav4 and Kia Sportage, I decided to go for X-Trail as I had the feeling Nissan X-Trail would be a much more reliable car.
Problem with Sunroof
After four weeks waiting the car delivered on 1st June 2012. On the first day at the dealership I’ve found sunroof does not work as it suppose to be. I was pretty upset as I spend quite a lot of money and...Read more
on the first day I found some faulty with the vehicle. I was being told by Ellios (my dealer at Western Nissan) that is should be something small fix and asked me to come on next day. Whfen I went there the next day only to be told I should book in with a service department and should come on another day. I was devastated I had to leave my car which I bought brand new after spending nearly $50k at the dealership for a “FIX” just after few days from delivery. I have been told sunroof electronic system had not reset before the delivery and when they “reset” the system it was fixed. I was kind of relieved but still was pretty upset for the experience I’ve got after purchasing a brand new vehicle..11 comments
Thank you for posting. It is disappointing to hear of all the trouble you've had with your new car. I was seriously considering buying one of these but I think after reading all the bad reviews here ... Read more
I'll look elsewhere. Hopefully Nissan monitor this site and will take action to rectify. Good luck!Nadula is being a little bit unrealistic here I think, the sunroof problem and reverse sensor problems have nothing to do with Nissan Australia they were mistakes made by minimum wage employees in the... Read more
pre delivery department of his dealership. Diagnosing why an air con system has no gas involves searching for signs of leaks, when cars are built they do not have a fluorescent dye in the gas so it makes it very difficult to find leaks, the mechanic would had to have regassed the system with dye and get the customer to drive it until air con stops working again and then you can see the dye, dealerships cannot hold all parts for all models that they sell, they just don't have the budget. By the way I do not work for Nissan or any of their dealers I just hate when people that have No idea about cars or dealerships carry on with nonsense.Good Advice Steve, you've obviously walked in Nadula's shoes for the last 6 months. Give the dude a break! He's had a bad wrap from Nissan. Glad he wrote a detailed "detailed" outline of the events. T... Read more
he car was sold Brand New without Fault! And thats after 4 weeks that it took to deliver - you would think that they did a series of quality control checks, right? Thanks to Nadula, I won't be purchasing from Nissan.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Wouldn't buy one
Hired a 2012 petrol model for a regional QLD trip this year so had it for 10 days. It felt really flimsy with no torque, especially on hilly roads. Felt like a cheap car. No lie our 13 year old Forester GT is a way better drive. Part time 4wd is a pretender
Quiet engine, practical if cheap feeling interior, good fuel economy on hwy
Cheap, flimsy feel, no torque, harsh when revved.
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Shame to hear about your experience . I didn't like the petrol xiy. diesel has traditional 6 speed auto and engine I has plenty of torque. One of my likes with the X-trail is the build quality and feel.
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Larry31Perth
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Excellent
I've had my ST T31 Auto X-Trail from new 4.5 years now and can not find anything to complain about. It has fantastic fuel economy,very comfortable( I drive all day)and so much room yet easy to park.I'm thinking of getting the new one as the deals are too good at the moment although at 105,000 Klms this one is running great.
Cheap to run and service and never lets me down.
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OneopinionCentral West, NSW
- 6 reviews
Great family car
Bought an st manual 2010 4wd. Great comfy car that is very fuel efficient in town and on the open road 8.8l per hundred around town and 7.9 on long trips. Excellent cargo area and storage. It does lack in power for me and torque. I did tow a trailer with about 1800kgs on it which is pushing its limits but it did do it.
Great 6 speed gearbox in town and cruising on the highway.
Cloth seats that wipe clean really well are good for families.
Having come from sports cars I felt on a recent trip on the putty road that it handles surprisingly well. I personally love the look of this model.
Great no frills family SUV for those that are happy with simple, if not grab the ti with all the fun gadgets.
I would buy another one....Read more
Outright cost, fuel efficient and spacious Air conditioner vents very small which struggles on extremely hot days1 comment
The car is great and fuel consumption is reasonable bt the aircon is weak
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Frank Tesseymancanberra
Dissapointing X trail
we bought an X trail in 2010. A good car to buy if you dont do any 4wdriving.Its just a pretend 4wd. Knocked the underside of the car and did a cv joint. Nissan of course didn't want to know. The suspension is too low to the ground if you do any serious 4w driving. 35.000km and we cant wait to get rid of it!
an annoying whistling sound coming from the dash. Pretend 4wd. Have to dismantle the whole of the back to get at the spare tyre. Only getting 30,000km wear from a tyre.
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The X-Trail is not a 4WD its a soft roader just like any of the mid range SUV's around town or country retreat wagon. If you want a 4WD try spending at least 60k to get anywhere near something that is... Read more
technically capable in off road response. You will only get something good if you do your homework properly. Don;t expect any sales rep to provide any worthwhile information on 4WD technology. Go to the internet and Google any 4WD Club to get a better answer than here. Speak to people who use the product for the right means. Have you gone to any camping show to ask off roaders and nomads what they think is reliable. Use your Nut.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
geoff94Melbourne
poor fuel economy
bought for trip to western australia towing a small poptop about 1.3 tonne it returned 19.5liters per 100klm consistley over 12000klm took it to dealer when when we returned with logbook & recs from service stations the only reply was they are a bit thirsty when towing talking to all owners can find to find out if this is normal fuel usage when towing
nice car
fuel economy
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Have itrechecked we travelled around oz in 2006-2007 towing a small pop top around same weight and traveled 24770km,s at 13 .20lt,s per 100km or 21.07mpg
Ross in WA
Since Writing the reveiw the car has been back to the dealers twice they say it had a problem with o2sensors have done a small trip since 3 fills for f15litres/100klm a improvement of about 90/100 ... Read more
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Conned59AU
Inadequate clutch for towing purposes
I purchased a 2012 manual petrol specifically for towing my 1165kg (tare) caravan. However, the clutch burned out at 13000k leaving me stranded 250k east of Port Hedland WA. Nissan refused to honour repairs under warranty claiming no structural defect. Repair bill was $4500 but after numerous complaints Nissan eventually paid for the repair as a goodwill gesture. Anecdotally, have heard a number of similar stories regarding manual xtrails and navarras and there has been some newspaper reports on this also.
The xtrail is allegedly capable of towing 2000kg - but not for long! My caravan was 1450kg all up. It is really a soft suv ideally suited for town use.
I have sold the vehicle.
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Sorry about your clutch issues. I guess the actual weight you are towing is only a part of the equation. Wind resistance can add hugely to the stress on any vehicles drivetrain. A cautionary tale t... Read more
hough for anyone with delusions of towing a caravan with an inadequate vehicle. They are great for town use but the fwd option is handy for dirt roads and slippery conditions and the extra clearance does help over sharp approaches and drop offs. From all accounts Nissan does not have a great reputation for helping so it sounds like you did OK in that regard - eventually.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
hotboost
- 7 reviews
- 3 likes
Excellent
Now with fixed priced servicing a decent warranty.Serious large boot area . I purchased a 55" led screen with the seats folded up no problems could have maybe gone the next size up. But seriously do yourself a favour have a look at the safety features as standard. Was going to buy an outlander and almost did but side air bags option leather model high 40k seriously you wont regret it
We love this car.. The way it handles they way it rides on the road.We have series 2 stl which came with full leather climate etc.The fuel economy is about 9.7 l c...Read more
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NINDYAU
- 2 reviews
Nissan warrranty is worthless and their conduct reprehensible
This is my second X-Trail. Had my first from new for 8 years without a single issue.
Liked it so much I bought another two years ago. 1.5 weeks ago the clutch / manual transmission started to play up, had no power and could not engage.
Took it to the Nissan dealer who serviced it since new; the mechanic looked under the bonnet and announced the clutch was worn. Even I knew you can'rt see the clutch without taking it out! Then they said, clutches are wear and tear. Age, warranty status, km's, never have been off road, never towed (doesn't ha...Read more
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This also happened to me . 2 year old Nissan xtrail which had only towed a handful if times and we just replaced clutch which cost us $3100! We r no having problems with the gear box, who knows how much this will cost :(
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pwo128NT, 820
- 66 reviews
Excellent SUV - Great family car - Love the Diesel
We looked at the Ti version in the showroom and fell in love with the wonderfully comfortable leather interior, but I was a little cautious about the CVVT transmission and I was keen on a Diesel, so we bought (without test drive) the TL Diesel. I am SO glad I did! The Diesel (which is of Renault pedigree) has heaps of torque and is incredibly economical on fuel. On combined City/country cycle (including some off-road work) we are achieving 8.0L/100km which exceeds the Nissan spec.
The auto transmission has incredibly long legs and in fact s...Read more
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Anthony_WilsonToowoomba
- 12 reviews
- 17 likes
Perfect size, great diesel engine
We purchased off the internet and got a great deal on a top of line TL. Has already done 30000klms of rough western Qld driving, and hasnt missed a beat. Air con great and comfortable. One warranty claim, one window got a rattle, but I think due to rough terrain, but fixed no troubles.
Very reliable
Local dealer experience poor, shop around until you find a good dealer
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I own a Nissan Xtrail diesel - good car but costly services. To find a reliable honest mechanic it has become a lottery and Nissan has not been an exception - in fact all I can do it I do it myself an... Read more
d have peace of mind. Yesterday I filled wrong fuel for first time in my life as I was in a rush. In my Xtrail diesel I have got now 15 litter of unleaded. I did not even insert the key as I would activate the pump and called the tow truck. In the morning I tried to find the tank drainage valve... no way. I opened the back seat to access the tank where you can see two plugs top be undone but without proper device you can cut you hands and achieve nothing. Called Nissan and the reception was the filter preventing me to talk to a manager as a dealer wanted to charge me $450 to drain the tank. I just wanted to purchase the proper clamps to undo the two plastic wheels. Called another major dealer but no help if not same costly rocket science operation... I believe a car company should not built cars designed for specialised tools and mechanics - e.g. even undoing the bolt to drain oil and service by yourself or by normal mechanic - I told all these noble parties that lack of fairness = lack of ethical standards and sure I'll fix the problem myself, sell my Nissan and never buy one again - nor myself nor relatives and likely good friends. Very good cars but costly fishy service and production design to empty your pocket.Keep an eye on your air filter, the is a fault with the Xtrails when oil blows back. It tends to build up on your EGR and will bring on an engine fault light. When this happens you need to take it i... Read more
n to Nissan to strip down and clean the EGR. Nissan won't acknowledge the fault or provide a solution, they just fix it each time under warranty - OK till warranty runs out. Some people have fitted a provent to fix the problem but it may void warranty. Good luck!Update 3 years later and now at 200000klms and still hasn't missed a beat.
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Terrible
I will never recommend a Nissan to anyone as Nissan is only interested selling and serving vehicles. They don't believe in upholding warranties or providing good after sales service. This will be my last Nissan.
Good fuel economy for a SUV designed like a brick.
Irreparable oil leak and odd engine sound.I purchased a new Diesel T31 X-Trail in September 2008. Within 4 months had my first problem of a strange noise coming from the engine. Then the EGR valve failed and the vehicle became very sluggish. Apparently engine oil is leaking onto the EGR...Read more
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we bought a 2011 st petrol auto to tow a small poptop aprox 1.5 tonne did 12000 klm it returned 19.5 liters per 100klm consistley nissan dealers answer they are a bit thirstey when towing can not wait to unload it
Thanks buddy. I was looking to buy a New Car. I have shortlisted Nissan X-Trail to the list. But its savers like you who pre warn is good for people like us to rush in like fools where angels fear to tread.... Thanks for this posting.
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msfpmmAU
2010 Nissan major problem with manual gear box
Purchased brand new in october 2010 ST Manual as I had heard and read good reviews. We had no problems until March 2012 when we heard grinding on the hubs. $110.00 to have greased and they said it happens to 50% of them and not covered under warranty. In May started haveing issues changing gears, and not going it gear. Nissa replaced oil in gear box but it did nothing. They then had the car for 4 weeks to take the gearbox apart and found that some parts needed replacing. They put it back together and now the problem is worse whtan when they sta...Read more
trted. As it is a warranty issue they are waiting for Nissan head office to get back to them. I will update my review when it is all setteled but I am not very happy!! Great storage, great alll round vision, comfortable ride and enjoyable to drive gear box stuffed up and they don't know why or what!6 comments
wEll i have a Nissan XTrail that,s been across country over dirt roads and it has done 150000ks and it go es perfect i have another one that,s done( X Trai)l that had s a lady driver has done 165000ks... Read more
and it too goes perfectly I would suggest that you just better check your gear changing method we practice fairly slow changing not rushing the change of the gears the rest of the vehicles are nice and tight no rattles engine problems better not go on to much about them they might let me down BUT they are good solid work horseI have a manual X-Trail that has done over 190,000ks and no issues with the gearbox, but has had two clutches during this period. I have found that it is an excellent alround vehicle except for the ""delicate" clutch.
We Have had no Clutch problems only work i have done is replace front brake pads. the xtrail that has done 165000 has just had a brake failure needed brake pads and disc but i reckon thats pretty good Motoring
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Questions & Answers
Joshandoasked
Hi I'm thinking of changing my headlights on my 08 xtrail and was just curious if there was any wire difference between the xenon and non xenon or if it's just the case of swapping them and the xenon will work fully thanks
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Nicholas d.asked
No lights illuminate when 4wd dial turned to auto or lock. 4wd doesn't engage. Is this likely to be a fuse? If so, where is it located? Cheers
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Check your manual mate first up. Second have a look on line where it is for your model. To be honest im a bit perplexed that whilst you are capable of doing a search for the issue and ask here that you have to ask here as the answers for your question as to where the fuses are, are all over the net. Lazy times 1000 bud.
i just did a simple google search &found the answer
Dan P.asked
Hi, we are looking at a 2012 XTrail series 5 and we like what we see so far but has anyone tried to get 3 child seats along the back. Do they fit without issues? Thanks!
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Lizandlol
What model is this, please?