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Common faults, service intervals and costs

Nissan X-Trail (T30)

2001–2007

1
engines covered
6
known faults
14,382
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
13
official recalls

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The Nissan X-Trail (T30) was built from 2001 to 2007.

For this generation we cover 1 engines and 6 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.

The most expensive known risk is Catalytic converter: it usually appears at 180,000–260,000 km and costs €500–1,500 to fix.

In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 200–250 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (29.3 %), lights, wipers and visibility (25.8 %), brakes (18.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, steering, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.

Engines

EngineFuelTiming driveOil
Petrol enginePetrolCheck manual—

Faults typical of this model

Takata airbag recall check

at any mileage · Medium risk

Signs: Inflators can rupture — many 2000s models were recalled

Fix: Check at the dealer with the VIN (free)

free / recall

Faults by engine

Petrol engine

Ignition coils / spark plugs

usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part

Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light

Fix: Replace coil and plugs

€100–300

Water pump

usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Coolant loss

Fix: Replace pump

€250–500

Catalytic converter

usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Rattle, efficiency code

Fix: Replace

€500–1,500

Gearboxes

Manual

Clutch wear

usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Slipping, high bite point

Fix: Replace clutch kit

€500–900

Automatic 4-speed (older)

Solenoids / pressure regulator (limp mode)

usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk

Signs: Harsh shifts, stuck in 3rd, gearbox warning

Fix: Fluid change, solenoid / valve body repair

€300–1,500

Scheduled service

Intervals and typical prices for the Petrol engine engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.

ItemIntervalTypical price
Engine oil + oil filterEngineevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€70–150
Cabin (pollen) filterClimateevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€15–40
Brake fluidBrakesevery 24 months€50–95
A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climateevery 24 months€70–150
Air filterEngineevery 30,000 km or every 24 months€15–45
Spark plugsIgnitionevery 60,000 km or every 48 months€50–160
Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngineevery 120,000 km€70–180
Coolant replacementCoolingevery 150,000 km or every 96 months€70–150
Manual gearbox oilTransmissionevery 150,000 km€60–130
Front brake padsBrakesusually at 30,000–60,000 km€60–150
Front brake discs + padsBrakesusually at 60,000–120,000 km€150–320
Rear brake padsBrakesusually at 50,000–90,000 km€50–130
Tyres (set of 4)Wheelsusually at 40,000–60,000 km€320–700
Wiper bladesBodychecked at service€20–50
12V batteryElectricalchecked at service€100–220

Roadworthiness tests by mileage

Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 14,382 tests.

thousand km50–100100–150150–200200–250250+
Brakes9.5 %14.4 %15.7 %18.1 %20.5 %
Suspension6.8 %16.8 %23.7 %29.3 %31.1 %
Steering5.8 %7.6 %8.8 %9.2 %10.0 %
Tyres and wheels3.2 %3.3 %5.3 %6.6 %7.5 %
Lights, wipers and visibility10.0 %16.4 %21.6 %25.8 %27.7 %
Body and corrosion4.6 %8.8 %12.6 %16.7 %18.6 %
Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.0 %5.4 %6.1 %6.8 %8.5 %

Official recalls

Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (13). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.

  • Airbag A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component17/08/2018 · R/2018/100
  • Airbag Replace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall r/2015/09311/12/2017 · R/2017/279
  • Airbag Airbag may fail26/06/2017 · R/2017/039
  • Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly16/11/2015 · R/2015/093
  • Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly22/04/2013 · R/2013/050
  • High voltage / charging Engine insulation may rest on turbocharger22/10/2012 · R/2012/105
  • Airbag If deployed the airbag may endanger passenger14/07/2010 · R/2010/077
  • Steering Loss of steering23/11/2009 · R/2009/106

The other recalls (5) are listed in the app.

Other generations

Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2013–2022

Sources and notes

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.

Updated 07/10/2026