Nissan X-Tral - the price of 1 year of ownership and what breakdowns to expect in 5 years

One of the best-selling models of the automaker Nissan is the X-Trail T32 crossover, which is confirmed by sales volumes, if you count around the world. Although the car is gradually losing ground: if in 2018 it ranked 5th in terms of sales, then in 2020 it was already “hanging out” in the top ten. Now a restyled version of the model is in use, in Russia the most popular SUV with a two-liter gasoline engine and a CVT transmission. Below we consider such an X-Trail after five years of operation, which has “wound” 170 thousand kilometers, i.e., approximately 34 thousand km per year, which is the “norm” for an average urban motorist. "Along the way" it is worth calculating the expenses for the 1st year of owning a car. You will find out how the main systems of the car behaved, what broke down and changed during this time, and how much a year of owning a crossover would cost today.

Engine

Fuel consumption when driving on the highway - from 8 liters, in the city it comes out 10,5-11 l / 100 km. Average performance for a car with a 2 liter engine and quite heavy. In the first couple of years, the car went through regular scheduled maintenance, nothing much happened, except for one moment. When coasting or from standstill to small, up to 1300 rpm. there was a slight vibration. In a car service, they said that in this case there is a design feature of the machine, when resonance is created at a certain crankshaft speed due to cushioning cushions.



However, this problem was resolved unexpectedly: after the next replacement of the candles, the vibration disappeared. Most likely the reason lay in the flooded low-quality fuel. There were no other problems with the engine. Scheduled maintenance was carried out at the "officials", oil was poured into the engine only that recommended by the automaker.

Variable speed drive

Motorists who are going to buy a Nissan X-Trail pay close attention to it: it doesn’t matter if it’s new or used. Some crossover owners complain about periodically appearing vibration. Many are sure that it is the variator that is to blame, because when the engine speed is lowered, it does not switch to a virtual lower gear (we remind you that, as such, they are not in this type of transmission), but works at the highest “to the last”. It's like driving with "mechanics" at 30 km / h in fourth gear. If you give gas, the twitching disappears. The previous generation Nissan X-Trail did not have a CVT, as well as vibrations.



But there were other troubles with the transmission. After about 60 thousand kilometers during acceleration by 3-4,5 thousand rpm. a faint hum began to appear. And not always, but sometimes, without any regularity. A trip to the dealer after conducting electronic diagnostics with a scanner did not give anything. The oil aging sensor "claimed" that it was normal. There were no jerks or jerks, the mechanic assured that everything was OK, they say, do not interfere with the car to work normally. Nevertheless, when approaching 150 thousand km, the NS-3 oil (original) was replaced in the variator and it was noticeable: the car began to drive faster.



If you are not lucky and for some reason the variator fails, the repair will cost at least 100 thousand rubles. By the way, “killing” this knot is not at all difficult: just long enough and “carefully” to slip in the mud or jump over the curb several times. In such cases, if you put another belt in the box in time, the repair will not hit your pocket hard, and if you tighten and ruin the cones, then you may not meet 100 thousand. And another culprit in the premature "death" of the CVT is a trailer that is dragged very often. If you are going to buy a used Nissan X-Trail with a CVT, pay attention to the “stern”: if you have a towbar, it is better to refrain from buying.



The "native" CVT lubricant Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 is produced in France at the facilities of the Total plant (there is a branch in Russia). It looks like a clear greenish liquid. The product is sold in containers with a volume of 0,946, 4 (today 8340 rubles), 5 and 20 liters. It is allowed to replace the original oil with one produced by Shell, Genuine, Elf, Totachi.

Suspension

An unscheduled visit to a car service had to be made in the region of 40 thousand kilometers: a creak was heard somewhere in front. He did not always appear, but only in the case of the passage of bumps. After washing, sometimes the extraneous sound disappeared. The workshop immediately said that the problem is in the bumpers located in the protective covers (anthers) of the front springs. The part was simply lubricated and the squeaks stopped. After 140 thousand km, one of the wheel bearings buzzed. It was decided to replace both at once.



The brake pads "passed" 80 thousand km, it is possible that they would have reached a hundred. But still replaced "in a circle."

Service nuances

First, let's talk about the warranty. At Nissan, it has its own characteristics. The manufacturer retains its obligation to repair for five years, but with reservations. The warranty is valid without conditions only for the first 3 years or 100 thousand kilometers. During the remaining two years (or 150 thousand km), the dealer undertakes to service only the engine, gearbox and four-wheel drive.

Maintenance schedule - 1 time per year or 15 thousand km. For Nissan, when passing an even MOT, in addition to the usual procedures, a brake fluid change is added. For the convenience of calculations, we will stop at 100 thousand km, during which 7 technical inspections were completed. It makes no sense to indicate the amount of each procedure, especially in modern conditions, when the prices for "consumables" are jumping. The total cost of all maintenance for 100 thousand kilometers is 141 thousand 698 rubles. Once changed winter and summer tires.



In the first case, they bought Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 03, in the second - Michelin Primacy 3. Then it all cost 77600 rubles. If we take today's realities, then one Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 03 225/55 R18 102T winter tire costs 14540 rubles, and a MICHELIN Primacy 3 225/55 R18 98V summer tire costs 16080 rubles. The cost of brake pads depends on the manufacturer. If these are the front ones from Brembo, then today there are 4 pcs. costs 5243 rubles, rear from NIBK - 3166 rubles.



If your crossover is not the first freshness, it is possible that you will have to change the brake discs. On the new X-Traile they are installed after 100 thousand kilometers. The limit will move up to 150 thousand km if the car owner drove carefully. The rear ventilated disc from Kortex costs 4231 rubles, the front ("native") - 19640 rubles.

Insurance, taxes and more

Here, too, it is difficult to give an exact figure. It is necessary to take into account discounts for accidents, region of residence, driving experience. However, OSAGO services for a year on average for a resident of the capital will cost 9 thousand rubles, and the transport tax is 7695 rubles. “Other” expenses include washing, buying burnt out light bulbs, “anti-freeze” liquids, replacing some other little things.

Results

For 100 thousand kilometers, the figure of expenses amounted to approximately 380 thousand rubles. without fuel. If you take one first year of owning a car, spending (in 2022 prices) is not that big. These are two MOTs, of which the first cost 21750 rubles. (oil in the engine 5l - 8350 rubles, filter 1400 rubles, and candles - 12000 rubles)



Second - add salon (1800 rubles) and air (1200 rubles) "cleaners" and brake fluid replacement (1700 rubles). Total 21750 + 4700 = 26450 rubles. For two MOT - 48200 rubles. Add OSAGO and tax, you get 64895 rubles. One set of tires will have to be bought if the seller did not "give as a gift." Then more is added, if at today's prices, 58 thousand rubles. for winter tires. As a result, already 122 thousand 895 rubles. Well, it remains to add the cost of "little things" such as washing, "antifreeze", light bulbs and other unforeseen purchases, as well as tire fitting services. It will turn out somewhere around 135 thousand for the first year, excluding the cost of fuel and fines. Of course, if you refuse the warranty and service the car yourself, install analog spare parts, inexpensive tires, the price can be reduced. But is the game worth the candle? The motorist answers this question himself.