Recalls: Nissan NP300 Navara Utility
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Nissan NP300 Navara Utility
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: tethers for child restraints may fail
In October 2015, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara Dual Cab utilities. In these vehicles, the top tethers for the child restraint system (CRS) may fail in extreme loading scenarios. If the vehicle was in an accident and the child restraint system failed, the risk of injury to vehicle occupants would increase (PRA 2015/14984).
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: rear oxygen sensor may fail without warning
In August 2016, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles which had 2.5-litre QR25 petrol engines. If an electrical short circuit occurred in the supply to the rear oxygen sensor, the sensor would fail but the driver would not receive an immediate warning of the failure. However, a malfunction indicator light (MIL) may display after continued driving depending on driving/vehicle characteristics. For the recalled vehicles, the ECU was to be re-programmed to display a warning if the rear oxygen sensor failed. The recalled Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles had VINs in the range MNT*A2D23A0000002 to MNT*A2D23A0000645, though not all vehicles in this range were recalled (PRA 2016/15590).
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara with Genuine Tradesman Canopy
In August 2016, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles which were fitted with a Genuine Tradesman Canopy. The side and rear lift windows on the Nissan Genuine Tradesman Canopy – where the stoppers were located – may cause the window to be out of alignment. As a result, the safety glass may shatter while opening or closing the window, thereby posing an injury hazard. For the recalled vehicles, the window stoppers were to be replaced with an improved design. Furthermore, the recalled Nissan D23/Navara vehicles had VINs in the range MNTC**D23A0000026 to MNTC**D23A0015265 (PRA 2016/15592).
Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: accessory nudge bar may detach
In December 2017, a recall was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles that were fitted with Nissan genuine accessory nudge bars. Due to insufficient bolt torque, the nudge bar roll hoop fixing bolts could come loose – this could cause the roll hoop to rattle and, in rare instances, to detach from the vehicle (PRA 2017/16459).
2017 Nissan D23 Navara: engine could turn off and airbags could be disabled
In October 2018, a recall was issued for 2017 Nissan D23 Navara vehicles because an internal ignition switch spring may have been manufactured with a surface defect. After prolonged usage, the engine could unexpectedly turn off while driving. If this coincided with a road traffic accident, the vehicle’s airbag system may not function. To fix, the mechanical key ignition switch assembly was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17085.
2020 Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: front wheel could detach
In February 2021, recall campaign RT043 was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles that were produced between June and July 2020. The steering knuckle bolts in these vehicles may not have been sufficiently tightened and this could cause the steering knuckle, hub and the bearing assemblies to become detached. If the front knuckle bolts gradually loosened, vehicle occupants may experience noise and vibration. If the vehicle was driven in this condition, the four knuckle bolts could completely loosen and the wheel could detach. If the wheel detached, there was an increased risk of a collision, posing a hazard to vehicle occupants and road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18734.
2015 Nissan D23/NP300 Navara: child restraint tethers
In May 2021, recall campaign RT047 was issued for Nissan D23/NP300 Navara vehicles that were manufactured in June 2015. In these vehicles, the child restraint system (CRS) top tethers may not be strong enough to keep a child seat securely fastened and may break during a collision. If the tethers broke or the child seat was not securedly fastened, the child may not be adequately restrained in tehir seat during a collision – this increased the risk of injury to the child. To fix, the child restraint system (CRS) top tethers were to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2021/18943.
2021 Nissan D23 Navara: owner’s manual error re jacking points
In August 2022, recall campaign RT053 was issued for 2021 Nissan D23 Navara vehicles. When the vehicle owner’s manual was being compiled, incorrect front and rear covers were used. The owner’s manual may therefore contain incorrect information relating to the vehicle’s jacking points – when jacking the vehicle, misuse of the jacking points increased the risk of injury. To address this error, the Owner’s Manual was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005498.
2021-23 Nissan D23 Navara with remote control winch: unexpected or unintended winch operation
In August 2023, recall campaign AU231 was issued for 2021-23 Nissan D23 Navara vehicles with remote control winches. If exposed to water, the internal circuit board for the winch’s remote control could corrode. This condition could cause the winch cable to unexpectedly stop, wind up or release; the winch may also operate unintentionally while the vehicle was not being used (e.g. when parked or driving). Unexpected or unintended winch operation could increase the risk of injury to people inside the vehicle or near the winch. For this recall, the winch remote control and receiver were to be replaced with improved units. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005735.
Problems and faults: Nissan N300 Navara Utility
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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NP300 Navara: rear suspension sagging
For the Nissan NP300 Navara dual cab, there has been a report of the rear suspension (a five-link design) sagging with as little as 15,000 kilometres travelled (without loads or towing).
YS23DDTT engine: radiator hose wear and coolant leak
For Nissan NP300 Navara vehicles with the 2.3-litre YS23DDTT twin-turbo diesel engine, there has been a report of the radiator hose rubbing against the fan belt pulley – this caused the radiator hose to wear and subsequently leak coolant.
YS23DDTT engine: intercooler hose disconnected
For Nissan NP300 Navara vehicles with the 2.3-litre YS23DDTT twin-turbo diesel engine, there has been a report of the bottom intercooler hose becoming detached.
