Nissan Navara (D40) Problems by Year

The D40 Navara is a powerful and capable pickup, but it is notorious for severe chassis corrosion and timing chain issues that can be terminal if ignored.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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Buying Tips for the Nissan Navara (D40)

  • Inspect the chassis rails extremely carefully for rust, especially near the rear spring mounts.
  • Listen for a metallic rattle from the engine on cold starts (timing chain).
  • Check the service history for frequent oil changes (every 6k-10k miles) to preserve the engine and turbo.