Vibration or judder from the rear when turning slowly on dry roads (Qashqai J11 and X-Trail T32 with four-wheel drive)

Engine / equipment

Electric controlled coupling of the rear final drive and the AWD control unit: Nissan Qashqai J11 and X-Trail T32 4x4

Period mentioned

2014–2020

Symptoms

Vibration or judder from the rear of the car when turning, on dry roads and at low speed (below about 65 km/h, 40 mph).

Possible cause described

According to Nissan bulletin NTB20-069 (USA, September 2020) for the 2014–2020 Rogue T32 and the 2017–2019 Rogue Sport J11 with AWD, the vibration stops if the rear final drive coupling is electrically disconnected; the fix is to replace that coupling, replace the AWD control unit if its part number requires it and write its characteristic data.

Check for the garage

Tell the garage when it happens (turning, slowly, on dry roads). Following the bulletin, they check whether the vibration stops with the rear coupling disconnected before replacing parts.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database