ChassisHigh
Chassis cracking near the rear suspension mounts
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Inspect the chassis behind the cab and at the rear mounts
2016 Nissan Navara problems
A 2016 Nissan Navara is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2016 Nissan Navara is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 4 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2016 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
Rear coil spring and damper wear from load use
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check ride height and damper condition
EngineMedium
EGR and DPF faults on stop start work use
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for warnings and run it hot
TransmissionMedium
Auto gearbox harshness under load
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Test kickdown on an incline
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Check this exact carNissan Navara · frequently asked questions
Is chassis cracking common?
Common enough that every inspection must include a chassis check.
Can it be repaired?
Some cars were repaired under goodwill. Ask for documentation.
Should dealers stock them?
Only after a lift inspection of the chassis.