How reliable is the Nissan Navara?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Nissan Navara passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. 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 24,740 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 76.3%.
Nissan Navara reliability by year
How the Nissan Navara 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 68.2% | – |
| 2002 | 69.6% | – |
| 2003 | 63.7% | – |
| 2004 | 63.7% | – |
| 2005 | 63.6% | – |
| 2006 | 64.3% | – |
| 2007 | 64.5% | – |
| 2008 | 65.8% | – |
| 2009 | 62.8% | – |
| 2010 | 65.2% | – |
| 2011 | 66% | – |
| 2012 | 64.8% | – |
| 2013 | 68.9% | – |
| 2014 | 69.9% | – |
| 2015 | 72.7% | – |
| 2016 | 80.5% | – |
| 2017 | 76.3% | 104,851 km |
| 2018 | 80.1% | 103,253 km |
| 2019 | 84.6% | 100,086 km |
| 2020 | 86.6% | 93,008 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Nissan Navara as a model. The reliability of any individual Nissan Navara 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 Navara reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Nissan Navara passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 76%. 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 Navara?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.3% of inspections); Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (3.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.9% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.3% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Nissan Navara?
For a typical Nissan Navara, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, 104,851 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 Navara 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.