Recalls: Nissan T31 X-Trail
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 T31 X-Trail
- In November 2009, a recall was issued for Nissan T31 X-Trail vehicles because a cover screw which secured the pinion shaft of the steering gear to the gear housing could become loose. As a result, the steering wheel could become noisy to operate and, if it came out, cause a loss of steering control (PRA 2009/11235). The recall affected vehicles in the following VIN ranges:
- JN1TANT31A0000010 to JN1TANT31A0014449 (petrol models); and,
- JN1TCNT31A0000002 to JN1TCNT31A0002486 (diesel models).
- In October 2010, a recall was issued for Nissan T31 X-Trail vehicles because of an overstated Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) specification on the locally printed compliance label (PRA 2010/12085); the print error occurred during 16 and 18 August 2010. The recall included vehicles in the following VIN ranges:
- JN1TANT31A0100176 to JN1TANT31A0100402; and,
- JN1TCNT31A0100122 to JN1TCNT31A0100170.
- In November 2011, a recall was issued for Nissan T31 X-Trail vehicles manufactured from 6 August 2010 to 30 October 2010 and in the VIN range JN1TANT31A0101544 to JN1TANT31A0101995 (PRA 2011/12922). In these vehicles, the electric power steering (EPS) control unit could stop working; while the steering system would remain functional, increased steering effort would be required (particularly at low speeds). The power steering warning lamp would also illuminate.
- In October 2012, a recall was issued for Nissan T31 X-Trail vehicles with turbo-diesel engines due to potential warping of the bulkhead lower front insulator – this warping could reduce the clearance to the turbocharger. As a result, the lower front insulator may partially smoulder due to the high temperature of the turbocharger, creating a fire hazard. The affected vehicles were in the VIN range JN1TCNT31A0000002 to JN1TCNT31A0200404, though not all vehicles in this range were affected (PRA 2012/13310).
Problems and faults: Nissan T31 X-Trail
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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Problems and faults: Nissan T31 X-Trail
- For turbo-diesel Nissan T31 X-Trail models, there have been reports of the diesel particulate filters not performing their self-cleaning function due to a lack of extended-run driving.
- For turbo-diesel models, a technical service bulletin was issued for software upgraded that provided additional torque from 1500rpm.
