Nissan Navara D40

Nissan has been striving for years to ensure that its all-wheel drive cars are one step ahead of the competition in the field of dynamics. In the case of Navara, the Japanese went even further. The new pickup was equipped with a strong diesel engine, had a modern design and functional interior. The power of Nissan Nawara’s 174-horsepower turbo diesel is really impressive. Suffice it to recall the debuted in the same year Toyota Hilux with a 2.5-liter diesel engine returns of only 102 hp. The efficiency and dynamics are not difficult to predict! Also, instead of the clumsy look of a working car, Nissan offered a pickup truck similar to an SUV with a bodywork behind. Simultaneously with Navara, Pathfinder was built on the same nodes and assemblies.

Body and interior

The stylized body is attractive. The Navara back sofa is divided into two parts that can transform independently of each other. There was a storage compartment on the floor. The second row does not provide much comfort: the back is vertical. But it's hard to think of anything better in a pickup unless we're dealing with an American-sized cabin. Navara has three versions of the loading platform. The largest stretched for 1.86 m. The dual cabin originally used a shorter platform – 1.5 meters. In 2010, after restyling, a version of the Long Bed appeared with a 10 cm larger platform. The cargo compartment is not so much worth noting because of its size (average in class) as because of the C-Chanel cargo mounting system (the best version). Five rails on the floor and on the sides ensure efficient and reliable fastening of any cargo, even if it is one small suitcase. Another plus is the rich equipment, especially in the case of Navara. However, there are versions without air conditioning. In the top trim levels you will find dual-zone climate control. Leather upholstery, roof hatch, light and rain sensors – ten years ago for a pickup truck it was a real breakthrough! Serially Navara was equipped with two airbags. In the completed modifications of the pillows already six. Despite such good equipment, the pickup truck in 2008 on the crash tests EuroNCAP did not earn a single star. After the upgrade, he managed to get only three stars.

Engines

Let's go back to the benefits. Without a doubt, productivity is among them. The base engine 2.5 dCi (YD25) initially developed 174 hp, later it was replaced by a 171 hp version of the engine. After restyling in 2010, the engine power increased to 190 hp. Despite the 4 cylinders, the turbodiesel works smoothly and provides excellent dynamics. 2. 5 dCi was aggregated with a 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic. This configuration caused a lot of criticism - the box senselessly increased the speed and burned fuel. The result? The weaker version consumed more than 12 l / 100 km, the more powerful - less than 10 l / 100 km. In addition, there is an even weaker modification of the diesel engine with a return of 144 liters. with. In 2010, a real hit appeared. Along with the 2.5-liter turbo diesel offered a diesel 3.0 V6, working in pairs only with a 7-speed automatic. Accelerating in less than 10 seconds and fuel consumption at 2.5-liter – can you imagine anything better? Sure! I wish I had more reliability. Nissan engines are not durable. Even a slight overheating can lead to rupture of the cylinder head. Empty will cost 30,000 rubles, staffed at 40,000 rubles. The turbocharger regularly fails - about 40 000 rubles. Its condition must be monitored, as there are frequent cases of turbine destruction, which can lead to serious damage to the engine. Due to the use of defective materials, even jamming of the crankshaft bearing is found, which inevitably leads to major repairs of the engine.

Transmission

Most cars have all-wheel drive. Hard-wired front axle is far from the most modern solution, but still common in the pickup class. All-wheel drive is allowed to use only outside of hard coatings. Control modes of transmission - electromechanical, using a handle on the front panel. At the time of the debut, it was considered a luxury. The competitors were still using leverage.

A large car does not boast excellent off-road abilities. It's devoid of center differential. All Navaras were blocked from the rear axle, except for those with V6 engines. In recent years, the models have been equipped with ESP.

Unfortunately, the transmission elements wear out quite quickly. In real "workers" clutch can not withstand and 100 000 km. Quickly finishes the clutch and low-quality clutch cylinder. After 150,000 km, owners begin to face malfunctions of the machine. Some note that the all-wheel drive is too long off, and in wet weather, the 4x4 indicator lights up and goes out for no reason.

Walking

On the front axle, an independent suspension was used, and on the back - a rigid bridge on parabolic springs. The chassis provides a good level of comfort. Navara behaves very confidently, although for a pickup truck it has not the highest load capacity. At the same time, the parts of the running gear are not strong enough. The front arms have not very reliable ball supports. The manufacturer provides for the replacement of balls only in the assembly with levers. So for a set of front balls of 4 levers will need along with the work of almost 60 000 rubles. When replacing only balls in third-party services, repair will be much cheaper. Do not differ in durability of the hub bearings, the support bearing of the driveshaft and the rear axle. Structural disadvantage sometimes leads to the destruction of the rear half axle. Anyone who thinks that this is only possible with bad car handling will be wrong. It is all about radical economy and low quality materials. The delicate sealing ring wears out quickly, it appears to leak, and in the neglected case, the semi-axis remains dry. After a while, the half-axle breaks down. Therefore, regular monitoring of the condition of the rear axle is extremely important. Fortunately, there is a full remake on sale, but the cost of repairs will be high. Luft in the crosses of the driveshaft is a trifle, which can not be said about the steering, which means wear of the steering mechanism. You can feel it from the reactions of the car. There are often cases of loss of tightness by the power steering pump. One of Nissan’s service actions concerned the destruction of cast discs.

Decoding VIN

The factory plate with a VIN number is located on the partition of the engine compartment. The VIN number is duplicated on the floor (in the front passenger's leg area), as well as on the front panel under the windshield.

Position 1-3: Country and Manufacturer (JN1 – Nissan Japan, VSK – Nissan Spain)

Position 4: body (B – half, C – double, J – Pathfinder)

Position 5: engine code (V – diesel 2.5)

Position 6: drive type (N – 4x4 drive, A – 2x4)

Position 7-9: model designation (D40 - Navara, R51 - Pathfinder)

Position 10: Destination (U - Europe)

Body and interior

• Wear of the handles, problems with electrical adjustment of the position of the seats (a service action was carried out), low resistance of materials to scratches and improper attachment of seat belts (the defect affected cars of 2013). These are just some of the shortcomings.
• You should not expect good protection from corrosion.
• Rust spots are found on the bottom, windscreen frame, lower edge of doors, loading platform and folding board.
• If you plan to operate your car for a long time or hope to sell it profitably in the future, then additional anti-corrosion protection is necessary.
• Over time, the insulation coating is destroyed, baring the wires, which leads to short circuits and failures in the operation of systems. Finding a place like this isn't easy.

Engines

• The turbocharger regularly fails - about 40 000 rubles.
• Its condition must be monitored, as there are frequent cases of turbine destruction, which can lead to serious damage to the engine.
• Due to the use of defective materials, even jamming of the crankshaft bearing is found, which inevitably leads to major repairs of the engine.
• When the chain tensioner chooses its move, it is quite likely that the chain jumps the timing and subsequent expensive repairs.
• To minimize this risk, a preventive chain replacement every 100,000 km is required.
• There are also problems with the fuel pump and the nozzle.

Transmission

• After 150,000 km, owners begin to face malfunctions of the machine.

Walking

• When replacing only balls in third-party services, repair will be much cheaper.
• The delicate sealing ring wears out quickly, it appears to leak, and in the neglected case, the semi-axis remains dry.
• After a while, the half-axle breaks down.
• Fortunately, there is a full remake on sale, but the cost of repairs will be high.
• Luft in the crosses of the driveshaft is a trifle, which can not be said about the steering, which means wear of the steering mechanism.
• There are often cases of loss of tightness by the power steering pump.

Navara is an interesting project of a truck frame. It has an attractive price, a well-thought-out comfortable interior, good driving qualities and dynamic engines. Unfortunately, the shortcomings are quite numerous. The main thing is low quality, which does not correspond to the class of the car. Most complaints are caused by copies of the Spanish assembly. Car repairs often become very expensive.

• Body and interior: Wear of the handles, problems with electrical adjustment of the position of the seats (a service action was carried out), low resistance of materials to scratches and improper attachment of seat belts (the defect affected cars of 2013). These are just some of the shortcomings.
• Engines: The turbocharger regularly fails - about 40,000 rubles.
• Transmission: After 150,000 km, owners start to face machine malfunctions.
• Chasing: When replacing only balls in third-party services, repair will be much cheaper.
• Decoding VIN: The factory plate with VIN number is located on the partition of the engine compartment.

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