Nissan Micra reliability
The Nissan Micra fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 42.4% of 169,618 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
20 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Micra
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
In certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
In certain vehicles should the driver�s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature�in the upper rail it may�in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
Fix: Replace the seat slide rails with countermeasure parts.�
Recalled models: MICRA · 41,191 vehicles
The masses applied on the vin label may be incorrect
The masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect.
Fix: Replace VIN label with new.
Recalled models: MICRA · 1,985 vehicles
The passenger air bag may develop a tear during deployment
The passenger airbag may develop a tear during deployment.
Fix: Replace the passenger airbag with new countermeasure parts
Recalled models: MICRA · 12,119 vehicles
Front wheel hub may not be manufactured to correct specification
The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail.
Fix: On affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required.
Recalled models: MICRA · 14 vehicles
Ignition switch wiring harness insecure
The ignition switch harness connector of some Nissan Micra (K14 models) equipped with a mechanical key may not be correctly locked in position. As a result the connector may disconnect which in an extreme case could result in engine shut down while driving with no possibility to restart.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect wiring harness and where necessary rework the ignition switch retaining latch.
Recalled models: MICRA · 1,615 vehicles
Engine may stall and/or fail to restart
The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
Recalled models: MICRA · 2,010 vehicles
Loss of steering control
The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.
Recalled models: MICRA · 6,973 vehicles
Engine push start switch may malfunction
On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Fix: Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
Recalled models: MICRA · 10,248 vehicles
Unexpected acceleration may occur
The engine ECM unit may have an error with its software. This could under certain exceptional engine start circumstances result in the ECM setting an incorrect engine throttle valve position. When the engine speed is in excess of 3600 rpm the customer may briefly experience an unexpected acceleration. However the driver can counter this by applying the brakes.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to install new software.
Recalled models: MICRA · 3,806 vehicles
Driver airbag may fracture during detonation
It has been identified that due to the incorrect assembly of the driver airbag inflator. If the vehicle is involved in a collision and the air bag is required to deploy then the gas flow path may have been blocked increasing the internal pressure within the inflator. As a result the driver airbag inflator casing may crack and fragment.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicle to inspect and where necessary replace driver airbag with a quality assured item.
Recalled models: MICRA · 1,919 vehicles
Steering wheel fixing bolt may not be tightened correctly
It is possible that the steering wheel mounting bolt may not have been torqued to the correct specification. In addition this torque setting may deteriorate over time as axial tension on the steering wheel boss can be affected by temperature change. The driver will receive warning of the issue by the excessive play/movement in the steering wheel. However should the driver neglect to take notice of this warning it is possible that the steering wheel could detach and affect direction control of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicle check the torque and if required re-torque the steering wheel bolt.
Recalled models: MICRA · 133,869 vehicles
Braking performance may be affected
The brake master cylinder piston/plunger outer surface is not to specification. This can result in an issue with the internal seals in the cylinder which can cause longer brake pedal travel under light braking. In extreme cases braking efficiency maybe affected.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake master cylinder.
Recalled models: MICRA · 8,288 vehicles
Fuel may leak
Nissan has identified that the fuel rail pressure sensor of some vehicles may have not been correctly tightened to the fuel rail of the engine and may loosen gradually due to heat and vibration of the engine. If left undetected and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition in extreme cases fuel leakage may occur.
Fix: Re-tighten the pressure sensor and replace the pressure sensor gasket if required.
Recalled models: MICRA · 4,690 vehicles
Engine may stall & fail to restart
It has been identified that it is possible that the contacts in engine control module (ECM) and ignition relay situationed in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) may become contaminated with silicon oxide due to the evaporating of the silicon from within the units. In extreme cases this could result in the stalling of the engine and the failure to restart the engine.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the defective units.
Recalled models: MICRA · 83,777 vehicles
Airbag may not deploy
It has been identified that the driver's airbag on some K12 Micras due to incorrect welding of the airbag module may not deploy in the event of a frontal impact. Thus potentially reducing the protection afforded to the vehicle's occupants.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbag replaced.
Recalled models: MICRA · 67 vehicles
Door may open during driving
The door locks may not latch correctly with the result that a door may open whilst the vehicle is being driven.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the right hand door locks replaced with quality assured items.
Recalled models: MICRA · 34,452 vehicles
Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen.
The steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If ignored it can potentially lead to a loss of steering control.
Fix: Check the torque of the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten where found necessary.
Recalled models: MICRA · 4,771 vehicles
Drivers seat walk-in device concern
A concern has been identified with the driver's seat walk-in device. If ignored it may cause unintended movement of the seat whilst driving.
Fix: Fit a modified component to the walk-in device mechanism.
Recalled models: MICRA · 3,961 vehicles
Cracking of floor adjacent to handbrake mounting points.
Minor cracking of the floor can occur around the handbrake lever mounting points. If this is ignored the effectiveness of the parking brake may be reduced.
Fix: Recall the subject vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the affected floor area.
Recalled models: MICRA · 63,789 vehicles
Insufficient security of the fuel filler hose to tube joint
The security of the fuel filler hose to tube joint may be insufficient due to clip size and clamping capability. If ignored fuel leakage may occur.
Fix: Replace the original hose clip with an alternative version designed to increase the clamping effect on the hose.
Recalled models: MICRA · 8,578 vehicles
Checking a Nissan Micra before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.