Nissan Navara reliability
The Nissan Navara fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 31.4% of 28,421 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
16 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Navara
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.
On affected vehicles the manufacturer will increase the maximum target efficiency of the SCR system in online dosing mode to further improve the emissions of the vehicle.
On affected vehicles the manufacturer will increase the maximum target efficiency of the SCR system in online dosing mode to further improve the emissions of the vehicle.
Fix: Update the software of the AdBlue Dosing Control Module.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 28,292 vehicles
Possible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch
Possible reduced retention force of the Rear Door Child Lock switch.
Fix: Fit a countermeasure part into the child lock door switch aperture of all potentially affected vehicles.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 299,631 vehicles
A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component
In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators previously repaired with a non-dessicated inflator to a new dessicated version.
Fix: Replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 27,623 vehicles
Replace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall r/2015/093
The air bag inflators on affected vehicles were previously checked and deemed to be serviceable. As a precautionary measure the manufacturer has decided to replace them with new assemblies.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 39,318 vehicles
Stop lamp may not be functioning as expected
It has been identified that under certain unusual conditions the High Mounted Stop Lamp (HMSL) fitted to Navara accessory hardtops does not illuminate simultaneously with the vehicle's stop lamps. During engine start it is possible that a voltage drop can occur which may fall below the HMSL operating threshold. This may result in HMSL not illuminating following engine start.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to modify wiring and the supply to the HMSL.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 5,560 vehicles
Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Fix: Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
Recalled models: NAVARA · 99,525 vehicles
Seat belts may not perform as expected
Incorrect installation of the front seat belts has occurred where the position of the left hand side and right hand side seat belts may have been swapped. This incorrect installation affects homologation regulation and may potentially affect restraint performance.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the front seat belts.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 310 vehicles
Ball joint may disconnect
The front lower suspension/steering ball joint retaining ring may not have been manufactured to specification. This could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the ball joint from its housing. This can then cause loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the lower link ball joint.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 471 vehicles
Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 59,008 vehicles
Driver seat fault
The Drivers power seat harness may become trapped between the metal seat bracket and the seat lifter Mechanism. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition damage to the harness may occur and this can result in loss of operation of the driver's power seat. In extreme circumstances unexpected self-operation of the driver's power seat base may occur.
Fix: Inspection of the driver's power seat harness for correct installation rectify if necessary. If the harness is damaged it will be replaced with new.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 29,866 vehicles
Possible wheel detachment
In certain rare conditions where the vehicle is used fully loaded and cornering with high lateral acceleration a crack may occur on the spoke of the aluminium wheel. If this condition is ignored and the vehicle continues to be driven the crack may propagate around other wheel spokes. This condition is expected to create a change in the vehicle handling and in extreme cases could lead to wheel detachment.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the wheels.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 35,630 vehicles
Brakes may not operate correctly
The clevis pin may displace from the brake pedal/brake booster input rod assembly as the clevis pin securing clip may not have been fitted at the factory.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a clevis pin securing clip.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 125 vehicles
Rear wheel bearing may fail
A concern has been identified relating to the incorrect assembly of the rear axle. This may result in excessive wear of the wheel bearings which will lead to noise occurring from the rear axle. If this is not rectified the bearing may ultimately fail resulting in the assembly becoming detached from the axle.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be checked and fitted with new halfshafts as required.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 5,812 vehicles
Steering control may be lost
A concern has been identified relating to the fitment of the steering shaft lower joint. Should the joint become detached steering control will be lost.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject joint inspected and the clamp bolt will be renewed if required.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 7,812 vehicles
Propshaft may detach from vehicle
Insufficient torque may have been applied to the propshaft securing bolts during production and this could lead to vibration. If the concern is not rectified the propshaft may detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled and inspected if necessary the propshaft securing bolts will be replaced.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 5,107 vehicles
Engine hood may become insecure
A potential welding concern with the lock support of the engine hood has been identified which if ignored could result in the hood not being secured when closed.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the hood replaced with a quality assured part.
Recalled models: NAVARA · 34 vehicles
Checking a Nissan Navara 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.