Nissan Primera 3 / P12

Nissan’s third and latest generation example (code designation P12) was introduced in 2001, and production of the mid-size car began in June 2002. The model was assembled in Japan and the UK (for the Russian and European markets). Primera was offered in the body four-door sedan, five-door hatchback and wagon. In 2004, the Example underwent restyling, which affected the interior and a number of technical solutions. In 2007, the car was discontinued.

Engines

The engine range included four petrol engines with a displacement of 1.6 liters (QG16DE) 109 hp, 1.8 liters (QG18DE) 116 hp, 2.0 (QR20DE) 140 hp and 2.5 liters (QR25DD) 170 hp. Also installed and diesel unit with direct injection displacement of 2.2 liters (YD22ET) with a capacity of 126 hp. In 2003, the diesel engine was replaced by two other Common Rail systems: 1.9 liter (F9Q) 120 hp. and 2.2 liter (YD22DDTI) 139 hp. In 2006, with the introduction of new environmental standards in Europe Euro-4 diesel engines were discontinued, so they met the standards of Euro-3, and the installation of mandatory particulate filters would require the manufacturer large cash costs. Gasoline engines up to 150-200 thousand km of problems do not deliver, but after often there is a "butter" and stretched the chain of the fuel. For the replacement of the chain will have to pay about 10-12 thousand rubles. Increased oil consumption is caused by loss of elasticity of oil caps and oil-removable rings. A set of piston rings will cost 1-2 thousand rubles, and their replacement in 20-25 thousand rubles. 2-liter engines after a long parking in severe winter frosts are often launched with great difficulty. Problem spots of the rare QR25: fuel injectors, spinning screws of intake manifolds and gasket of the cylinder head. When running more than 150-200 thousand km, there are also cases of failure of the starter (repair about 2-3 thousand rubles), fuel pump (1-5 thousand rubles for an analogue and 7-10 thousand rubles for the original). Interruptions in the operation of the engine are often caused by failure of the sensor position camshaft or crankshaft.

Transmission

Nissan Example was equipped with three types of boxes: "mechanics", variator and "automatic". 5-speed manual transmission was installed on cars with an engine of 1.6 liters, and 6-speed manual transmission - on other modifications. The variator was installed on Examples with a 2-liter engine, as well as on the "Japanese" Primera with a gasoline 2.5 liters. 4-speed automatic transmission could be installed on all other modifications of the Nissan Primera. 5 manual transmission, paired with a 1.6-liter engine, often failed when mileage is more than 80-120 thousand km. Individual boxes reached 150-180 thousand km. The reason is a design miscalculation: the box was intended for a weaker engine. As a result, during operation, a hum appeared, transmissions began to turn on with difficulty, then simply flew out, and a little later a hole appeared in the case of the box. The culprit is the bearing of the secondary shaft, which collapsed from loads, the secondary shaft shifted and broke the case of the box. The cost of a new box is about 80-100 thousand rubles, and a full bulkhead is about 30-50 thousand rubles. Repair box is possible if the case did not end with a breakdown of the case. 6-step manual transmission, unlike the younger brother, is almost eternal. Therefore, many Primera owners with a 1.6-liter engine instead of repairing 5 manual transmission prefer to install an analogue of 6 manual transmission. This box gets along well with the engine of 1.6 liters, and the cost of the used unit is about 40-50 thousand rubles, which is comparable to the cost of repair, and besides, “forever” relieves trouble.

Walking

The first in the suspension when running more than 80-120 thousand km are rented bushings (200-300 rubles per pair) and racks (500-1000 rubles per piece) of the front and rear stabilizer of transverse stability. Shock absorbers (3-4 thousand rubles) serve more than 100-150 thousand km. The same goes for the levers of the front suspension - the lower ball supports and Silent blocks wear out. The cost of the lower original lever is about 8-14 thousand rubles, analogue - about 2-6 thousand rubles. Cheaper to overpress worn-out element: the cost of ball support about 500-1000 rubles, Silent block - about 600-700 rubles. The resource of the node after the replacement of about 50-70 thousand km.

Stage bearings serve more than 150-200 thousand km. The cost of the original hub is about 5-9 thousand rubles, analogue - about 2-3 thousand rubles.

Steering rods and tips go more than 60-100 thousand km. The cost of the original tip is about 1 thousand rubles, analogue - about 200-600 rubles, steering thrust - the original about 1500 rubles, analogue - about 600-1000 rubles.

Knocking, backlash or wedging in the steering when running more than 100-150 thousand km is caused by wear of the bearings of the lower cross of the steering shaft - 500-600 rubles. After 100-150 thousand km, the upper ossel of the steering rack often begins to leak. The cost of the remake is about 3-4 thousand rubles.

Extraneous sounds when passing irregularities can be caused by front springs - the lower turn hits the spring or rear calipers - wear of the bushings of the guides.

Other problems and malfunctions

After 5-6 years of operation, the Nissan Primera often collapses plastic door window holders. Original holders are only complete with windows, the cost of an unoriginal remix, which includes sometimes breaking cables - about 4-5 thousand rubles.

Some owners of the Example notice the appearance of knocking, rattling or gnashing in the back of the car. During the inspection, a tear of the “glass” (body cup) of the rear shock absorber or metal partition behind the back of the rear seat is detected. For the elimination of cracks and “boiling” the amplifier in the body service will ask about 15-18 thousand rubles.

On age copies, external plastic door handles often “fall off” and door locks fail.

Electricity and equipment

Often causes problems with the boot opening button: over time, the rubber seal breaks, moisture gets inside, the contacts oxidize and “rot”. After 150-200 thousand km can whistle the motor of the heater. The cost of the original motor is about 10 thousand rubles, analogue - about 5 thousand rubles. Electrical problems Primera - the most common malfunctions that begin to overcome after 100-150 thousand km. So sometimes the climate control stops functioning correctly - warm air blows from the ducts. There are several reasons: a dust-capped climate temperature sensor, or a transistor or thermistor burnout in the heater control unit (150-200 rubles). The block burns due to wear of the bushings of the heater motor: a large current is required for the rotation of the electric motor. Due to the loss of integrity of the contact tracks in the chip or burnout of the voltage stabilizer transistor, the image on the DVD board often disappears on the central display, the on-board computer begins to “glue”, the fan of the heater does not turn off, the radio does not work, and buttons do not work, except for the rear window heating button. The cost of the new block is about 7 thousand rubles. A common situation: the owner turns the ignition key, and in response silence. This may cause the immobilizer icon to light up. After a series of unsuccessful attempts, the engine is still started. The reason is not the starter, but the loss of contact with the antenna of the immobilizer. Less often, the system “loss” the key, or the key chip fails.

Engines

• km of problems do not deliver, but after often there is a "maslozhor", and stretched the chain of the HRM.
• Increased oil consumption is caused by loss of elasticity of oil caps and oil-removable rings.
• A set of piston rings will cost 1-2 thousand rubles, and their replacement is 20-25 thousand rubles.
• Problem spots of the rare QR25: fuel injectors, spinning screws of intake manifolds and gasket of the cylinder head.
• In addition, there are cases of failure of the starter (repair about 2-3 thousand rubles), fuel pump (1-5 thousand rubles for an analogue and 7-10 thousand rubles for the original).
• Failure of these sensors directly affects the operation of the automatic transmission - "automatic" and the variator.

Transmission

• The culprit is the bearing of the secondary shaft, which collapsed from loads, the secondary shaft shifted and broke the case of the box.
• Repair box is possible if the case does not end with a breakdown of the case.
• Therefore, many Primera owners with a 1.6-liter engine instead of repairing 5 manual transmission prefer to install an analogue of 6 manual transmission.
• RUB, which is comparable to the cost of repair, and besides, "forever" eliminates trouble.
• Problems with the CVT continuously variable variable variable and the box leaving in emergency mode are often caused by the failure of the step motor (responsible for "shifting", 4-5 thousand).
• To avoid getting caught off guard, it is recommended to change the sensors preventively every 100-120 thousand.
• The reason is damage or wedging of the sliding parts of the cone, as a result of clogging of the hydraulics (oil tubules of the box operation control) by wear products.
• The approach of a serious problem is evidenced by jerks or vibrations when gaining speed or while driving in certain modes.

Walking

• Knocking, backlash or wedging in the steering when running more than 100-150 thousand.
• km caused by wear bearings lower cross steering shaft - 500-600 rubles. After 100,000 to 150,000.
• Extraneous sounds when passing irregularities can be caused by front springs - the lower turn hits the spring or rear calipers - wear of the bushings of the guides.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Some owners of the Example notice the appearance of knocking, rattling or gnashing in the back of the car.
• During the inspection, a tear of the “glass” (body cup) of the rear shock absorber or metal partition behind the back of the rear seat is detected.
• For the elimination of cracks and “boiling” the amplifier in the body service will ask about 15-18 thousand rubles.

Electricity and equipment

• Often causes problems with the boot opening button: over time, the rubber seal breaks, moisture gets inside, the contacts oxidize and “rot”.
• Electrical problems Primera - the most common malfunctions that begin to overcome after 100-150 thousand km.
• The block burns due to wear of the bushings of the heater motor: a large current is required for the rotation of the electric motor.
• Due to the loss of integrity of the contact tracks in the chip or burnout of the voltage stabilizer transistor, the image on the DVD board often disappears on the central display, the on-board computer begins to “glue”, the fan of the heater does not turn off, the radio does not work, and buttons do not work, except for the rear window heating button. The cost of the new block is about 7 thousand rubles.
• The reason is not the starter, but the loss of contact with the antenna of the immobilizer.
• Less often, the system “loss” the key, or the key chip fails.

Production of the third-generation Nissan Primera was discontinued in the spring of 2007 due to falling popularity and low demand for the car around the world.

• Engines: km of problems do not deliver, but after often there is a "oil slogor", and stretches the chain of the timing.
• Transmission: The culprit is the bearing of the secondary shaft, which collapsed from loads, the secondary shaft shifted and broke the box body.
• Driving: Knocking, backlash or wedging in the steering when running more than 100-150 thousand.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Some Example owners notice the appearance of knocking, rattling or gnashing in the back of the car.
• Electricity and equipment: Often causes problems with the boot opening button: over time, the rubber seal breaks, moisture gets inside, the contacts oxidize and “rot”. After 150-200 thousand km can whistle the motor of the heater.

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