Comments on: 2007 Nissan X-Trail

By: ian

ian — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:20:23 +0000

I have a 2006/07 xtrail manual and have done a little bit of towing (in 4th gear only, approx 1200kg )with it and now it has developed a bearing noise toward the front left side. I took it back to Nissan who checked it out and ordered a bearing ( 2 weeks from Japan) for the rhs drive shaft into the wheel hub( so they told me). They replaced the bearing and when I went to pick it up they said that they had fixed that problem but there was still a noise from the left side and needed to order a part from Japan again. This part would take longer as it was larger nad needed to come by ship. I said ” was it a transfer box” to which he finaly agreed.
Has anyone had or heard of having the same problem.

By: stan

stan — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:12:20 +0000

have a 2006 model. I am experiencing intermitent severe vibration with wheel shimmy. service cannot find the problem. any body else got an idea

By: Peter Horwood

Peter Horwood — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:18:30 +0000

Jeff
I have a 2003 xtrail and it is a very good vehicle
The xtrail does not have a belt drive for the camshafts but a metal chain. On idle the engine is very quiet with little mechanical noise

By: Kelly Jamaica

Kelly Jamaica — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:09:28 +0000

Kelly

I live in Jamaica and I’m thinking of buying a 2002 nissan xtrail. Jamaica is hot and I’m wondering if the vehicle has any over heating problems or and other major problems. Jamaica is Honda and Toyota country but I have a thing for the xtrail.I have a travelling job wil the 2002 x trail be a good buy?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:56:04 +0000

Looking at buying a secondhand x-trail. Can anyone advise if they require a cam belt replacement and how much this may cost. Are there any other potential promlems to look for in second hand exies

By: Esteban Fosco

Esteban Fosco — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:18:22 +0000

Hi. I’m a X-Trail 2004 owner from Argentina. After 62000km start with fails and I try changing the spark plugs. When I take out the first, found it was damaged. The external electrode was in contact when the central one. Aparently the piston is deformed. I can’t believe this yet. I’m taking the X-Trail to the mechanics to find out. I was thinking maybe is the same problem that Ros report after 191000km? Have you any ideas? Please contact me in: guchifosco@hotmail.com

By: Cary

Cary — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:35:12 +0000

No name – thanks for the feedback. I would definitely test drive a diesel next time and do some comparisons.

I’m a bit put off by the price of the diesel at the station though. Just wondering if a diesel car is worthwhile in the long run.

By: No Name

No Name — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:50:56 +0000

Cary – are you kidding. A well maintained diesel should easily get 320,000Km under the belt. Servicing intervals are usually greater than petrol versions, but check the service intervals.
Just as an aside . I had a diesel Audi A6 on variable servicing it used to average about 30,400km between services. Similarly my wife 2.olitre petrol Renault Laguna was every 16,000 I think.
I would suggest you drive before you buy on this occasion. Its a big purchase so take you time as you may regret your choice.

By: Cary

Cary — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:37:23 +0000

Frugal One – can i ask why you are over diesel cars? I am considering buying an x-trail diesel as my next car and had never driven one. Not sure about maintenance costs on diesel cars though (anyone have any comments?). Can diesel really last more than 100,000kms?

My in-laws have a 2004 x-trail (i think) and have driven it once or twice before and did not like the way it handles the road, it seemed a bit heavy and noisy, also it didn’t feel secure over pot holes on the road – body jigs.

Anyway apart from all that I know that they have made driving improvements on the new 2007 model and now that they will be releasing a diesel variant in July 08, which is what everyone is waiting for, I wouldn’t mind taking this car for a test drive.

Any comments would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

By: George yerou

George yerou — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:47:25 +0000

Its the most beutiful car i have ever seen i would buy one anyday but i already have it anyway its such a good car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Frugal One

Frugal One — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:13:32 +0000

Diesel Murano confirmed [For Europe]

I am OVER diesel 100%, had 2 of them, done-my-time, NOT interested.Period.

Give me LPG anyday [actually, Sat. 29th of this month! :-)can start to enjoy my huge $aving$ immediatly!]

Cheers

f-0

By: a

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:53:18 +0000

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By: Peter Haigh

Peter Haigh — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:28:24 +0000

I am delighted with my Xtrail except for 1 thing that I consider quite significant in Adelaide. The heater continuously bleeds heat to the cabin even when supposed to be off or with a/c operating. My local dealer acknowledged that this was a known design fault with a control flap deep in the heater that does not close properly and design that does not divert water from the heater when it is supposed to be off. My dealer (Unley Nissan) went to considerable trouble completely dismantling the heater – (I was amazed at how much of the engine bay had to be dismantled to get at it) – 2 days work (under warranty). Results were moderate at first but now it is back to its old tricks again. I have measured temps at 5-7degrees C higher than outside air with heater supposedly off. This is a serious problem especially in a hot climate & particularly noticeable getting back into that car after a short stop & with engine hot.

What shocks me is that I can find no reference to this problem on the www. Given that it is a design problem why have no other owners complained about it – are they all living in Siberia? Have you ever encountered that problem or heard about it before? Of course the extra heat load on the a/c means poorer performance (a/c) & poorer fuel economy as a result.

By: Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:16:37 +0000

I am looking to buy a new car and i like the new xtrail very much ,but will not buy one if it doesnt have the new 2 litre diesel engine in it, that they already get it Europe.
Come in Nissan stop treating us Aussies like crap and give us the best vechile in the range.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:54:38 +0000

I’m a ford Falcon driver for many years. Looked into the Territory compared it to the Xtrail keeping in mind 6 cyl to a 4 cyl. The accessories and the 6 air bags far out way the territory’s only 2 air bags. Comfortand safty in the x trail is much better for my family than the
territory.
How ever Towing is my concern? I need to tow about 1200 Kgs any thoughts on the matter?.
Also spoke to a x trail 07 owner informed that it sucked fuel overly for the first 20,000 k’s then settled down. Has any one else experienced this?
At this point the x trail is winning our purchasing asperations.
Hoping to keep it for at least 10 years am I dreaming?
Is it possiable?.

By: Troy

Troy — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:25:50 +0000

I have read many complaints about the lack of a diesel engine for the X-Trail. At least you will be getting a newer version of the X-Trail, unlike us Canadians. We only had the X-trail for 2 years (2005 & 2006) and that is it. Now, we have to go with something inferior in order to get anything near what the X-Trail offers.
As for the center gauges, there is nothing wrong with the placement. I found it natural to look in the center, instead of trying to look around my hands and steering wheel to see the gauges. There is no obstruction, and it is normal to be looking in the middle of the vehicle while driving because you have to maintain focus on the middle of the road. Also, the center gauges offer an easy transfer of the steering wheel, for Nissan, because the X-Trail is a global vehicle. And, the center gauges offer a more unique look then the norm. Honestly, it was a good design, but everyone’s a critic.

I plan on having my 2005 Nissan X-Trial SE for a very long time and I absolutely love my X-Trail!

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:57:17 +0000

Hi,
I from Malaysia and been a X-trail owner since 2004.

The central console was a brave move by Nissan and they should have had stuck with it in the new model. I do find it strange at first but take a liking to it later.

The storage in front of the driver is very convenient for putting small things. The usual glove compartment is for my spouse; I don’t have to store my things there.

And it looks cool when viewed from the passenger’s seat as it is slightly angled to face the driver. The usual console in front of the driver would look flat.

It is easier to focus and take a reading when it is placed slightly away in the center – I need reading glasses but not when I’m driving.

And it is accessible no matter when or what the position of the wheel spokes and your hands are at.

No major problems for the past 3 1/2 years over 85,000 km.

The storage area at the back is huge when the back seats are folded. Was moving a lot of stuff last month. And one worry is how to get out the spare tyre without piling out all the stuff. You know – Murphy’s Law – if anything can go wrong, it will, and usually at the most inopportune moment.

Would be great if the spare is place underneath like Citroen Picasso.

By: BarringtonCaradvice

BarringtonCaradvice — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:20:35 +0000

Just want to put in my 2c worth.
Hey Nissan if your listening! Diesel, Diesel, Diesel Xtrail please. Drove one as a rental while on holidays recently. Loved it. As an CRV owner, may be an Xtrail convert, now that the driver’s console has been moved to where it belongs.

By: Satisfied

Satisfied — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:10:19 +0000

Late November I sold my 2002 X Trail and purchased the new 2007 (2008) model. Reason for sale – had to make a decision whether to keep old car and eventually no resale value or sell now whilst it still had a reasonable value. Decided to sell. My old car was manual, the new one is auto. In the 2 months I have had it I am pleased with it. A little disappointed that the storage box that was in front of the driver and has been moved to the cente of the dash does not have a 12v power outlet. This means a collection of cords from the lighter to the mobile phone and GPS (and the utterly decadent coffee maker!!) The increase in space down the back is great and the sliding drawers under the floor a real seller. All the stuff like snatch straps, tools etc that I had down the well with the spare tyre and now easily accessible.

I feel the amount of space in the rear footwells has decreased based on what I used to carry down there. (The back of my vehicle is not used for passengers) My old X Trail was good on the road but the new one is even better – no body roll and very direct steering.

So far one happy customer

Satisfied

By: Jentim

Jentim — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:37:18 +0000

Our 2004 X-Trail TI was written off last week after a head-on collision. I must say it is one of the best cars I have ever driven. We loved it so much we have just been and purchased a 2007 model Ti-L.