KNOWN FAULTS · Nissan
Known faults for the Nissan X-Trail (T33).
2022–2026 · Hybrid
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5 known faults with sources
Engines: 1.5 VC-T mild hybrid (Hybrid) · e-Power / e-4ORCE (Hybrid)
Applies if: US bulletin for the Rogue T33 (including the Japanese-built cars); ask a Nissan dealer whether it applies to your X-Trail.
The climate control blower does not work on cold starts and starts when the A/C is switched off and on (X-Trail T33)Climate control
- Engine / equipment
- A/C amplifier (control unit): Nissan X-Trail T33
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2023
- Symptoms
- On a cold start no air comes out because the blower does not run; it starts if you switch the A/C off and on again.
- Possible cause described
- According to Nissan bulletin NTB23-032B (USA, September 2024) for the 2021–2023 Rogue T33, the fault lies in the A/C amplifier: depending on its part number, it is reprogrammed or replaced. The bulletin covers all the Japanese-built cars (VIN starting with JN8).
- Check for the garage
- Meanwhile, switch the A/C off and on to get the blower going, especially if you need to demist. Ask the garage to check the amplifier part number as the bulletin says.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.5 VC-T mild hybrid (Hybrid) · e-Power / e-4ORCE (Hybrid)
Applies if: US bulletin for the Rogue T33 (including the Japanese-built cars); ask a Nissan dealer whether it applies to your X-Trail.
Gurgling or dripping noise from the sunroof when driving in the rain (X-Trail T33)Bodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Front sunroof drain tube grommets: Nissan X-Trail T33
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2023
- Symptoms
- A gurgling, dripping or draining noise comes from the sunroof when driving in the rain.
- Possible cause described
- According to Nissan bulletin NTB23-072 (USA, October 2023) for the Rogue T33 built up to September 2023 (in Japan, up to 5/9/2023), the fix is to replace the left and right front sunroof drain tube grommets.
- Check for the garage
- Tell the garage the noise comes from the sunroof in the rain; following the bulletin, they replace both front drain tube grommets.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.5 VC-T mild hybrid (Hybrid) · e-Power / e-4ORCE (Hybrid)
Applies if: US bulletin for the Rogue T33 (including the Japanese-built cars); ask a Nissan dealer whether it applies to your X-Trail.
Clicking, rattling or squeaking from the rear over bumps because of debris on the shock absorber mounts (X-Trail T33)Suspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Rear shock absorber mounting brackets: Nissan X-Trail T33
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2023
- Symptoms
- Clicking, rattling or squeaking from the rear when going over bumps.
- Possible cause described
- According to Nissan bulletin NTB24-011 (USA, February 2024) for the Rogue T33 built up to 18/10/2023, if the rear shock absorber mounting bracket has no debris cap and has road debris on it, both brackets are replaced and the caps fitted.
- Check for the garage
- Have the rear shock absorber mounts checked for the debris cap and for built-up dirt.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.5 VC-T mild hybrid (Hybrid) · e-Power / e-4ORCE (Hybrid)
Applies if: US bulletin for the Rogue T33 (including the Japanese-built cars); ask a Nissan dealer whether it applies to your X-Trail.
Water leaking in through the rear wiper arm pivot seal (X-Trail T33)Bodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Rear wiper arm pivot seal: Nissan X-Trail T33
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2024
- Symptoms
- Water around the rear wiper arm pivot seal, on the tailgate.
- Possible cause described
- According to Nissan bulletin NTB22-068A (USA, July 2024) for the Rogue T33 (Japanese-built cars up to 7/4/2024), the rear wiper arm pivot seal can let water through; it is confirmed with a water soak test and the seal is replaced with a new one.
- Check for the garage
- If you see water or damp near the rear wiper motor or in the boot, ask for the water test and a new seal.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.5 VC-T mild hybrid (Hybrid) · e-Power / e-4ORCE (Hybrid)
Applies if: With roof rails or roof side mouldings; US bulletin for the Rogue T33 built in Japan up to 27/6/2022; ask a Nissan dealer whether it applies to your X-Trail.
Leaks at the top corners of the windscreen or water stains on the headlining (X-Trail T33 with roof rails)Bodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Front clips of the roof rails or roof side mouldings: Nissan X-Trail T33
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2022
- Symptoms
- Water leaks in at one of the top corners of the windscreen, or there are water stains on the headlining or on the front pillar trims.
- Possible cause described
- According to Nissan bulletin NTB21-097B (USA, January 2024) for the Rogue T33 with roof rails or roof side mouldings (Japanese-built cars up to 27/6/2022), the fix is to remove the rails or mouldings and replace the leading plastic clip.
- Check for the garage
- If you see water or stains near the corners of the windscreen, have the front clips of the roof rails checked as the bulletin describes.
- 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
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.5 VC-T mild hybridHybrid
- e-Power / e-4ORCEHybrid