TransmissionMedium
Auto gearbox harshness under load
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000
Inspect · Test kickdown on an incline
2016–2022 Nissan Navara · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Nissan Navara typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £350–£3,000
- Top three risks, from
- £1,050
- Worst case, everything
- £12,400
The single priciest documented job on the 2016–2022 Nissan Navara is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,630–£12,400 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
DrivetrainMedium
Vibration felt through the cabin floor at 40-60 mph or a clunking noise when pulling away, caused by prop shaft centre bearing wear.
Driveline / differential repair£450–£1,800
Inspect · Reach under the middle of the vehicle and firmly push and pull the prop shaft near the centre bearing to check for excessive play or torn rubber.
EngineMedium
EGR and DPF faults on stop start work use
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check for warnings and run it hot
EmissionsHigh
Engine management light illuminated with an AdBlue countdown warning on the dash, usually due to NOx sensor or injector failure.
Injector set replacement & coding£500–£1,600
Inspect · Cycle the ignition and check the instrument cluster for any AdBlue countdown messages. Plug in a basic OBD reader to check for stored NOx or SCR codes.
SteeringMedium
Heavy steering feel, whining from the power steering pump, or knocking over rough ground due to steering rack seal failure.
Steering rack / column repair£400–£1,500
Inspect · Look through the front wheel arches at the steering rack gaiters for weeping fluid. Rock the steering wheel side-to-side with the engine off to check for knocking.
ChassisHigh
Chassis cracking near the rear suspension mounts
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Inspect the chassis behind the cab and at the rear mounts
SuspensionMedium
Rear coil spring and damper wear from load use
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check ride height and damper condition
Engine IntakeMedium
Loss of power, hissing noise under acceleration, and limp mode due to split intercooler boost pipes.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Open the bonnet and visually check the rubber boost hoses near the intercooler for oil misting. Have a colleague rev the engine and listen for hissing.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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