Panoramic roof / sunroof leaks
usually 60,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Damp headlining, water inside
Fix: Clear drains; reseal
€0–300
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Nissan X-Trail (T31)
2007–2013
2
engines covered
11
known faults
15,169
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
8
official recalls
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The Nissan X-Trail (T31) was built from 2007 to 2013.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco): it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €1,500–4,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (25.5 %), lights, wipers and visibility (17.3 %), brakes (15.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SN · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front lower arm bushes
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocks, pulls under braking
Fix: Replace arms / bushes
€150–350
Faults by engine
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)
Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil above max — risk of engine runaway
Fix: Change oil early; RN0720 oil
€0–150
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Crankshaft bearings (early engines)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
model years 2005–2009 only
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Short oil intervals; bearings
€1,500–3,500
2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE)
Catalytic converter / pre-cat (QR25DE)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: QR25DE
Signs: Rattle from the exhaust, poor running — debris can enter the engine
Fix: Replace the catalyst
€500–1,200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
X-Tronic / Xtronic CVT (Jatco)
CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km; valve body or rebuild
€1,500–4,000
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked 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: 15,169 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.5 % | 11.3 % | 15.6 % | 18.9 % | 21.2 % |
| Suspension | 11.5 % | 20.4 % | 25.5 % | 28.4 % | 27.9 % |
| Steering | 3.1 % | 8.1 % | 11.5 % | 15.1 % | 17.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.2 % | 3.8 % | 6.1 % | 7.0 % | 8.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 8.1 % | 11.8 % | 17.3 % | 23.6 % | 24.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.1 % | 4.3 % | 8.4 % | 13.8 % | 13.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.1 % | 2.5 % | 4.3 % | 7.1 % | 8.7 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 21,299, of which 0 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · Diesel | 53.6 % | 2010–2012 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 37.8 % | 2011–2012 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 127 kW (173 hp) · Diesel | 5.3 % | 2011–2012 | — | — |
| PetrolPetrol | 1.1 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (8). 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 Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly16/11/2015 · R/2015/093
- High voltage / charging Engine insulation may rest on turbocharger22/10/2012 · R/2012/105
- Steering Power steering assistance may fail23/01/2012 · R/2011/159
- Steering Loss of steering23/11/2009 · R/2009/106
- Lights Hazard lamps may not operate on attached trailers23/06/2008 · R/2008/060
- Steering Potential loss of steering23/06/2008 · R/2008/061
Common questions
Does the Nissan X-Trail (T31) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R): chain; 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE): chain.
What are the known problems with the Nissan X-Trail (T31)?
The faults with the highest risk: CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco) (80,000–180,000 km, €1,500–4,000); crankshaft bearings (early engines) (150,000–250,000 km, €1,500–3,500); injectors / injector seals (150,000–250,000 km, €500–1,500); DPF / EGR (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Nissan X-Trail (T31) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (25.5 %), lights, wipers and visibility (17.3 %), brakes (15.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used Nissan X-Trail (T31)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (8 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot; knocking. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Nissan X-Trail (T30) 2001–2007Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2013–2022
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Mégane II 2002–2009Opel Vivaro A 2001–2014Renault Trafic II 2001–2014Renault Scénic III 2009–2016Renault Scénic II 2003–2009Renault Laguna II 2001–2007
Other Nissan models
Nissan Tiida 2007–2012Nissan Note E11 2006–2013Nissan Navara (D40) 2005–2015Nissan Juke (F15) 2010–2019Nissan Leaf 2010–Nissan Micra K13 2010–2017Nissan Micra K12 2002–2010Nissan Primera (P12) 2002–2008Nissan Note E12 2013–2020Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021
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. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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 08/10/2026