How much does a Nissan Primera cost in New Zealand?
The costs mentioned around the industry was at one stage around the $9,000 mark, which in many cases is equal to, or more than, the cars total worth as these vehicles get older. I suspect the earlier NZ new models were also prone to problems however, many of these would have been handled by Nissan NZ while the vehicles were under new car warranty.
Is the Nissan Primera fitted with a CVT?
As part of the journey towards this technology however, Nissan, like a lot of other manufactures, have fitted CVT into other models, vehicles such as the Primera in Nissan’s case. Many of these vehicles have arrived into NZ as used imports and this is where problems have started to surface.
What are the most common problems with Nissan cars?
Nissan vehicles tend to break in certain ways. So we comb over complaint, recall, and investigation data to come up with a list of the most likely problems an Nissan owner is going to face.
Is the Nissan Maxima fitted with a CVT?
The CVT units currently fitted to the Maxima, X-Trail and Murano are superb from our experience as the mating of the engine to the CVT itself complement each other perfectly. We have not heard of any premature failures whilst the vehicles are under warranty so going forward things sound pretty good.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Primera?
It is common for the Primera to have problems with the gearbox. The main problem is for the 5th gear to slip out as soon as you press your foot on the accelerator. It is also known for difficulties to occur when engaging reverse. The 5th gear problem seems to be the main gearbox concern for the Primera.
Why is the ABS warning light not working on my Nissan Primera?
If the ABS warning light has switched on the dashboard, then the usual cause of this problem is a faulty ABS sensor. You will need to have a diagnostic check done to identify exactly which sensor is at fault and then replace the faulty sensor to fix the problem. It is known on the Primera to have starting problems.
Why is my Nissan Primera making a knocking noise?
If you are hearing a knocking noise coming from the suspension when you are driving over speed bumps, or rough surfaces then this is usually an indication of a problem with one of the anti-roll bar links. You will need to fit a replacement anti-roll bar link to fix the problem.
What causes head gasket to leak on Nissan Primera?
There’s a slight chance that the issue is being caused by a coolant leak. If your coolant system looks fine and there are no leaks, then it’s going to be the head gasket. It is common for the Primera to have problems with the gearbox.