Recalls: Nissan NP300 Navara Utility
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Nissan NP300 Navara Utility
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: tethers for child restraints may fail
In October 2015, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara Dual Cab utilities. In these vehicles, the top tethers for the child restraint system (CRS) may fail in extreme loading scenarios. If the vehicle was in an accident and the child restraint system failed, the risk of injury to vehicle occupants would increase (PRA 2015/14984).
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: rear oxygen sensor may fail without warning
In August 2016, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles which had 2.5-litre QR25 petrol engines. If an electrical short circuit occurred in the supply to the rear oxygen sensor, the sensor would fail but the driver would not receive an immediate warning of the failure. However, a malfunction indicator light (MIL) may display after continued driving depending on driving/vehicle characteristics. For the recalled vehicles, the ECU was to be re-programmed to display a warning if the rear oxygen sensor failed. The recalled Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles had VINs in the range MNT*A2D23A0000002 to MNT*A2D23A0000645, though not all vehicles in this range were recalled (PRA 2016/15590).
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara with Genuine Tradesman Canopy
In August 2016, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles which were fitted with a Genuine Tradesman Canopy. The side and rear lift windows on the Nissan Genuine Tradesman Canopy – where the stoppers were located – may cause the window to be out of alignment. As a result, the safety glass may shatter while opening or closing the window, thereby posing an injury hazard. For the recalled vehicles, the window stoppers were to be replaced with an improved design. Furthermore, the recalled Nissan D23/Navara vehicles had VINs in the range MNTC**D23A0000026 to MNTC**D23A0015265 (PRA 2016/15592).
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: accessory nudge bar may detach
In December 2017, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles that were fitted with Nissan genuine accessory nudge bars. Due to insufficient bolt torque, the nudge bar roll hoop fixing bolts could come loose – this could cause the roll hoop to rattle and, in rare instances, to detach from the vehicle (PRA 2017/16459).
2017 Nissan D23 Navara: engine could turn off and airbags could be disabled
In October 2018, a recall was issued for 2017 Nissan D23 Navara vehicles because an internal ignition switch spring may have been manufactured with a surface defect. After prolonged usage, the engine could unexpectedly turn off while driving. If this coincided with a road traffic accident, the vehicle’s airbag system may not function. To fix, the mechanical key ignition switch assembly was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17085.
Problems and faults: Nissan N300 Navara Utility
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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NP300 Navara: rear suspension sagging
For the Nissan NP300 Navara dual cab, there has been a report of the rear suspension (a five-link design) sagging with as little as 15,000 kilometres travelled (without loads or towing).
YS23DDTT engine: radiator hose wear and coolant leak
For Nissan NP300 Navara vehicles with the 2.3-litre YS23DDTT twin-turbo diesel engine, there has been a report of the radiator hose rubbing against the fan belt pulley – this caused the radiator hose to wear and subsequently leak coolant.
YS23DDTT engine: intercooler hose disconnected
For Nissan NP300 Navara vehicles with the 2.3-litre YS23DDTT twin-turbo diesel engine, there has been a report of the bottom intercooler hose becoming detached.
