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10 February 2012
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2006 Nissan X-Trail reviews
Nissan X-Trail reviews by year of make: 1992 1994 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 DCi Read all reviews
Bob Hobbs, Surrey
Nissan X-Trail diesel SVE 2006
Had this one from new, April 2006. 40k and no trouble. Engine noisy when cold but regular service keeps the noise down. Loads of extras which somehow makes it pleasant to drive, MPG mid-high 30’s depending on type of journey. Very comfotrable, loads of torque, probably wouldn’t buy another one, but who is that boring they have the same make/model twice?
Submitted: 13/03/2011 20:22:33
Dudley Fitch, Norfolk
Nissan X-Trail Columbia 2006
I bought this X-Trail in September 2006 as a pre registered vehicle Great at first comfortable etc then last year at about 57K Bang!! Dual mass flywheel in pieces out of guarantee and nobody wants to know! Costs over £1100.00!!!! Today 15/2/2011 Turbo goes - another £1000 + labour for repairs This vehicle is not used off road, only for normal motoring and towing a caravan - within suggested limits - twice a year I’ve had more trouble with this vehicle than any other I’ve owned in 50 years of motoring. NEVER, NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY NISSAN.
Submitted: 17/02/2011 15:19:46
John, England
Nissan X-Trail Columbia 2.2 DCI 2006
We bought a X Trail 2006 2.2 DCI back in May 2010. At first we were really pleased with the car especially in the snow towards the end of last year. In all the time we had the car there was an annoying rattle behind the dash board especially when the engine was cold and also the glove box fell off a few times. It went back to the garage a few times for them to sort it out. On one occasion they said the problem was one of diesel injectors, which they replaced under warranty. Two weeks ago whilst driving along a dual carriage way overtaking slower traffic doing about 65 to 70. There was slight rattling noise coming from the engine so I pulled over to the hard shoulder and braked heavily whilst doing so, there was a explosion from under the bonnet and before we came to a standstill the car inside and out was engulfed in smoke. Turned the ignition off but was unable to stop the engine at this moment I decided to leave the car. Apparently the garage think one of the diesel injectors failed causing a catastrophic chain of events costing in the region of 6K. Luckily the car was still in warranty.
Submitted: 04/02/2011 22:02:17
Stephen Byrne, County Antrim
Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dci sport 2006
Bought this car 2 years ago (4 years old) already replaced turbo and was a bit sceptical after reading some comments on this type of 4x4. Nissan gave me the turbo for free but would not pay for the fitting. Fitting cost £375. Insist on connecting manufacturer if the turbo goes, they will honour it. No problems now. Car running like a dream and so long as you don’t over push it, it will look after you.
Submitted: 07/05/2010 20:42:32
Robert, Scotland
Nissan X-Trail Dci Aventura 2006
Bought from new. Fine and comfortable at first. MPG never reached the stated figures - low 30s at best. Then the engine blew up on the dual carriageway - four years old and 78000 miles!! Still waiting for Nissan dealer to phone me back. Very disappointing. Very poor after sales service.
Submitted: 02/03/2010 20:29:37
Philip Tull, Berkshire
Nissan X-Trail Aventura 2006
Hello, Thought I had a brilliant small 4x4 and it has performed really well up until two weeks ago. Whilst driving at 50mls/hr I changed from 4th to 5th and suddenly there was no drive at all! No warning, no noise or smells, just no drive in 5th, or any other gear. No garage I have spoken to since knows why (including Nissan dealers) so I am awaiting a very long and expensive investigation involving removing gearbox and clutch and whatever else they think of. Has anyone else had this problem? Drive there one minute, gone the next, no warning lights in the management system, no obvious symptoms of clutch wear or anything else? Just when you think you have found a car to rely on you get this!! Cheers.
Submitted: 15/02/2010 15:16:26
Bryn Jenkins, Bedfordshire
Nissan X-Trail Diesel 2006
The 3rd turbo is being fitted as I write!! The garage also tell me that the intercooler has developed a leak and needs changing. From new the dashboard has a rattle but only when cold and the general trim quality is rubbish. I have had many Nissan (Datsun) cars in the past but NEVER again. Renault, who own Nissan, have a lot to answer for!!!
Submitted: 09/10/2009 10:11:48
Viru, County Down
Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Petrol 2006
Brilliant car!! Great value compared to others in its range and much faster on-road and capable off-road... Under full servicing. A door replaced because of minor accident which has many issues... but that is only the dealers fault... I love the car and it does not have mechanical issues... no matter how roughly it gets treated. It got hit on a speedbreaker twice at 80kmph and thrice at 60kmph and only thing that happened was a loose skid plate!!!!! Well my actual location is Nairobi, Kenya.
Submitted: 26/08/2009 08:43:25
Harry Wilson, Perthshire
Nissan X-Trail SVE 2006
140,000 miles up. 36mpg. Okay it has blown 1 turbo, intercooler and fuel pump at 59,999 - but not long after I filled with petrol by mistake. Otherwise far far far better than my previous two Freelander’s (both mk1 and >100,000 miles). As a forester I am hard on my 4x4 but the Xtrail is excellent - and very good on tarmac - faster and almost as good handling as the Freelander. (Freelander feels tougher off road and is probably better but for the insanely high first gear and lack of low down grunt).
Submitted: 05/08/2009 08:45:23
Richard West, Fife and Kinross Shires
Nissan X-Trail Columbia 2.2 CDi 2006
I purchased my pre-registered 2006 Colombia X Trail 2.2 cdi in July 2007 with delivery miles only. It came highly recommended and I believed the official MPG figures - big mistake! After 3000 miles I achieved 30 MPG at best. Nissan dealer and Nissan customer services said this was acceptable! I have now completed 22000 miles and average has gone up to 32 MPG. After a few weeks the rubber trim round both rear doors came away and the plastic studs were lost. Nissan dealer could only sell me the complete seal - £160.00 plus VAT per door! Nissan Customer service offered me a 10% discount. Local body shop obtained the plastic studs and fixed the seals - no charge! My first service cost £175.00 and the bill came with a £560.00 plus VAT list of extras (not under warranty) that I should have done. I took the car to a local garage and they agreed some of the items needed done but most did not and charged me £120.00 including VAT for the lot. If you buy, do not expect quality after sales back up or the economy figures they claim. By the way I have just sold mine!
Submitted: 24/10/2008 15:38:16
John Bird, Yorkshire
Nissan X-Trail Columbia Diesel 2.2 2006
I have owned the vehicle from new, June 2006. I have found the engine to be very noisy. Under warranty the injectors have be replaced but it is still noisy. On the annual service this year I mentioned it again and was told after test that it was the norm for this engine. Disappointed. In May 2008 when we travelled down to the French Alps towing a 1500Kg caravan. On coming out of La Mure on the N85 the vehicle overheated within the first part of the climb I had to stop and let it cool down. On re starting the journey from stand still it only just coped, but I could not get out of first gear for the rest of the climb and had to stop a second time, overheated again. On the flat or lower grade mountain roads, for example on the A75 from Milau to Beziers it is OK. I will be get rid very soon but not for another X-Trail.
Submitted: 10/09/2008 09:15:26
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