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 somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. 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 1,626 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 70.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2018 | 66.3% | 150,874 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 somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 71%. 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?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.3% of inspections); A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.3% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Nissan Elgrand?
For a typical Nissan Elgrand, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 140,368 km at 3 years, 166,967 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.