EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Nissan X-Trail (T32)
2013–2022
3
engines covered
13
known faults
67,484
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
3
official recalls
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The Nissan X-Trail (T32) was built from 2013 to 2022.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 13 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 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: brakes (5.8 %), lights, wipers and visibility (5.1 %), tyres and wheels (4.9 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · Renault RN17 / MB 229.5 · ~4.8 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)
Turbo actuator / boost pressure
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Timing chain noise / stretch (vans)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)
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
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
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
DCT (7-speed, wet)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) 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: 67,484 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.0 % | 5.8 % | 6.8 % | 8.6 % | 10.2 % | 11.4 % |
| Suspension | 0.6 % | 4.1 % | 12.1 % | 19.6 % | 22.4 % | 21.4 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.6 % | 2.2 % | 4.8 % | 6.3 % | 6.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.4 % | 4.9 % | 6.7 % | 8.1 % | 8.1 % | 9.3 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.4 % | 5.1 % | 7.3 % | 10.6 % | 13.0 % | 14.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.6 % | 1.0 % | 2.2 % | 1.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.6 % | 2.4 % | 2.7 % | 3.3 % | 4.1 % | 5.5 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (3). 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.
- High voltage / charging X-TRAIL T33 Lithium Ion Battery10/07/2026 · R/2026/265
- Steering Back doors / hatchback may be unsupported when open31/08/2016 · R/2016/081
- Visibility Rear oxygen sensor may fail25/07/2016 · R/2016/157
Other generations
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