How reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Nissan Elgrand passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 15,736 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 77.2%.
Nissan Elgrand reliability by year
How the Nissan Elgrand performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 77.2% | 90,527 km |
| 1999 | 71.9% | — |
| 2000 | 69.2% | — |
| 2001 | 58.6% | — |
| 2002 | 70.1% | — |
| 2003 | 69.1% | — |
| 2004 | 72.5% | — |
| 2005 | 76.1% | — |
| 2006 | 77.4% | — |
| 2007 | 79.5% | — |
| 2008 | 80.7% | — |
| 2009 | 81.7% | — |
| 2010 | 83% | — |
| 2011 | 82.9% | — |
| 2012 | 85.9% | — |
| 2013 | 80.4% | — |
| 2014 | 74% | — |
| 2015 | 67.6% | — |
| 2016 | 62.8% | — |
| 2017 | 66.4% | 177,359 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Nissan Elgrand as a model. The reliability of any individual Nissan Elgrand also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Elgrand reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Nissan Elgrand passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 77%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Nissan Elgrand?
Common-issue data for this model is still being aggregated. Run a free VIN check to see the issues recorded for the specific vehicle you're looking at.
What mileage is normal for a Nissan Elgrand?
For a typical Nissan Elgrand, owner-reported average mileage works out to about — at 3 years, 90,527 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Nissan Elgrand before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.