Common Problems
& Owner's Guides
Independent SA-focused guides on Nissan reliability — common faults, years to avoid, repair costs and which used parts are easy to source. 28 model guides published, with more coming.
All owner's guides
One guide per model — common faults, repair costs and which used parts we keep in stock.
Nissan Qashqai CVT Problems: Repair, Rebuild or Replace in SA?
Qashqai CVT problems — judder, slipping and limp mode on the J10 JF011E and J11 JF016E. What fluid service prevents, failure symptoms, and S…
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Which Nissans handle SA gravel, dust, fuel quality and climate? NP200, Hardbody, Patrol, X-Trail compared, with parts availability and mod n…
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Nissan Hardbody Timing Belt Replacement: SA Guide (TD27, KA24, Z24)
When to replace the timing belt on a Nissan Hardbody, what to swap with it, and what breaks if you ignore it. Covers TD27 diesel, KA24 and Z…
Read article → Nissan 1400 Carb vs EFI: How to Tell Them Apart (SA Owner's Guide)
Identify a carburettor or fuel-injected Nissan 1400 by year, engine number and build plate. Why it matters when ordering parts in South Afri…
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Nissan Navara D40 Gearbox Problems: Manual & Auto Faults Explained
Common Navara D40 gearbox problems — clutch slave failure on the manual, mechatronic and torque converter issues on the auto. Rebuild or rep…
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Nissan NP200 1.5 dCi: Rebuild or Replace? K9K Owner's Decision Guide
K9K 1.5 dCi engine on the NP200 — typical failure modes, rebuild costs, used engine swap pricing in SA, and the warning signs you can act on…
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Nissan X-Trail T31 vs T32: Which Is the Better Used Buy in 2026?
T31 vs T32 X-Trail compared — engines, reliability, parts availability and fuel economy. Which is the smarter used buy in South Africa right…
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Nissan 1400 Champ Problems: Engine, Distributor & Body (SA)
Common Nissan 1400 (Champ) problems — distributor, A14/A15 engine, fuel system, body rust and suspension. SA owner's guide with parts and fi…
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Nissan 370Z Problems: Common Faults & Fixes (SA)
Common Nissan 370Z problems — VQ37 engine, transmission, exhaust, suspension and electrical faults. SA owner's guide with parts and repair i…
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Nissan GT-R Problems: R35 Common Faults & Fixes
Common Nissan GT-R (R35) problems — VR38DETT engine, transmission, electrical and suspension faults. SA owner's guide with parts and repair…
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Nissan Hardbody Problems: Common Issues & Solutions
Common Nissan Hardbody problems — TD27, KA24, Z24 engine issues, transmission, body rust and suspension. SA bakkie owner's guide with fixes.
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Nissan Juke Problems: Top 10 Faults & Fixes (SA Guide)
Common Nissan Juke problems — turbo engine, CVT, electrical, fuel and suspension issues. South African owner's guide with fixes and parts in…
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Nissan Livina Problems: Top 10 Common Issues & Fixes
Common Nissan Livina problems — engine, CVT, suspension, electrical and brake issues. South African owner's guide with fixes and used-parts…
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Nissan Maxima Problems: VQ Engine & Common Faults
Common Nissan Maxima problems — VQ V6 engine, transmission, electrical, suspension and interior issues. SA sedan owner's guide with fixes.
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Nissan Micra Problems: K12 K13 K14 Common Faults
Common Nissan Micra problems — engine, gearbox, electrical, body and suspension issues across K12, K13, K14. SA owner's guide with fixes.
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Nissan Murano Problems: CVT, VQ35 & Common Faults
Common Nissan Murano problems — CVT failures, VQ35 engine, electrical, suspension and interior. SA crossover owner's guide with fixes.
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Nissan Navara Problems: D22, D40, D23 Faults | SA Guide
Common Nissan Navara problems across D22, D40 and D23 generations — engine, gearbox, chassis and electrical faults. South African bakkie own…
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Nissan NP200 Problems: Common Bakkie Faults & Fixes (SA)
Common Nissan NP200 problems — 1.6 petrol and 1.5 dCi diesel, transmission, suspension and body issues. South African bakkie owner's guide.
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Nissan NV200 Problems: Common Van Issues & Fixes (SA)
Common Nissan NV200 problems — engine, CVT, electrical, suspension and body issues. South African van owner's guide with fixes and parts inf…
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Nissan Pathfinder Problems: R51 R52 Common Faults
Common Nissan Pathfinder problems — engine, transmission, suspension and electrical faults. Years to avoid and SA owner's repair guide.
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Nissan Primera Problems: P10 P11 P12 Common Faults
Common Nissan Primera problems across P10, P11, P12 — engine, transmission, electrical and sensor faults. SA sedan owner's guide with fixes.
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Nissan Qashqai Problems: Common Faults & Fixes (SA)
Common Nissan Qashqai problems — engine, CVT, body, electrical and suspension issues. South African owner's guide with fixes and parts info.
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Nissan Sani Problems: 4×4 Common Issues (SA Guide)
Common Nissan Sani (Pathfinder) problems — engine, transmission, suspension, body and 4×4 drivetrain. South African owner's guide with fixes…
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Nissan Sentra Problems: B14 B15 Common Faults & Fixes
Common Nissan Sentra problems — GA16 engine, transmission, electrical, suspension and body issues across B14 and B15. SA owner's guide.
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Nissan Skyline Problems: R32 R33 R34 Common Faults
Common Nissan Skyline problems — RB engine, transmission, suspension and braking faults across R32, R33, R34 generations. SA owner's guide.
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Nissan Terra Problems: YS23 Diesel SUV Common Issues (SA)
Common Nissan Terra problems — YS23 diesel engine, transmission, suspension and electrical faults. South African owner's guide with fixes an…
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Nissan Tiida Problems: Common Issues, Years to Avoid & Fixes (SA)
Common Nissan Tiida problems — engine, CVT, electrical and suspension issues, years to avoid, and how to fix them. South African owner's gui…
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Nissan X-Trail Problems: Years to Avoid, Common Faults & Costs
Common Nissan X-Trail problems — CVT failures, timing chain, fuel system, suspension. Years to avoid, repair costs and SA parts availability…
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