Used 2018 Grey Nissan Navara ST-X Utility Dual Cab For Sale - Drive (2024)

FAQs

What is the weakness of the Nissan Navara? ›

Back in 2017, it was revealed that a small number of Nissan Navara owners were seeing a common fault of corrosion on the chassis rails of this pickup. The issue boils down to rust getting in and corroding the chassis, causing it to weaken, sometimes resulting in the model snapping.

The Nissan Navara is popular with a wide range of buyers for good reason – it manages to be practical, well equipped and rewarding to drive. Many of its rivals manage one or two of those, but rarely do they manage to offer the full package.

Reliability and Safety

Under the bonnet, the Navara's 2.3-litre diesel has been fitted to over 300,000 Renault and Nissan vans, so should stand up to hard use. On the safety front, even base Visia models get 7 airbags, stability control and Nissan's FEB Forward Emergency Braking tech.

What is Nissan Navara lifespan? The estimated lifespan of a Nissan Navara is 185,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy.

However if you are the owner of a D22 or D40 Navara with a YD25 engine (2.5 litre diesel), or a Pathfinder with a 2.5 litre diesel, there is an issue with these engines with some that you really need to be aware of and that is premature engine timing chain failure.

Why is the Nissan Navara getting axed? According to the pickupand4x4 website, Nissan's sales have been hit hard since COVID-19 and the lockdown periods. With Navara sales going from 10,815 in 2017, to just 4,730 in 2020. This is a drop of more than 50% in sales and Nissan doesn't expect it to rise again.

The new Navara is an impressive machine, thanks to its better on-road manners and multi-link suspension set-up in the rear. You can buy a more off-road focused PRO-4X model from Nissan, however there's one more model above that which makes that Navara look a little inadequate.

The sweet spot in the Nissan Navara range is the ST trim level, ideally in dual cab 4x4 automatic form. At this trim level, it is as good as it gets for safety and infotainment features, as none of the higher-spec models get much if anything better in these terms.

The drawbacks of the Nissan Navara are its fuel consumption and cost, expensive maintenance and repairs, and size and maneuverability.

Why is the Nissan Navara being discontinued? ›

Why is the Nissan Navara getting axed? According to the pickupand4x4 website, Nissan's sales have been hit hard since COVID-19 and the lockdown periods. With Navara sales going from 10,815 in 2017, to just 4,730 in 2020. This is a drop of more than 50% in sales and Nissan doesn't expect it to rise again.

Engine Issues

One of the most common problems you may experience with your Nissan is engine-related issues. This may include misfires, knocking, or other unusual sounds. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's important to take your vehicle to a professional mechanic to diagnose and repair the problem.