Nissan Navara Buyer’s Guide (2014-Present) for New Zealand

The Nissan Navara has undergone tremendous change over the years and it’s now one of the best pickups in the market. It’s a versatile truck that can be deployed for various applications such as hauling cargo, family transport and off-roading. It faces stiff competition from its perennial rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max which are all excellent pickups. What sets the Navara apart is its strong off-road capability, spacious cabin and affordability. It’s however haunted by a history of unreliability mainly with the first generation but the issues still linger on with the subsequent generations.  In this guide, we will tell you how reliable the Nissan Navara is and the problems to look out for when buying a used one.

Our years of experience at various dealerships here in New Zealand has given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Navara and we share with you this valuable information in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you a complete view of the Hilux. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Hilux.

Here is what you get in this book:

Nissan Navara Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Nissan Navara, their performance in real-life use and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used Navara. These engines are;

1. The 2.5-Litre QR25DE Petrol Engine
2. The 2.3-Litre YS23DDT Turbo Diesel Engine
3. The 2.3-Litre YS23DDTT Twin-Turbo Diesel Engine
4. The 2.5-Litre YD25DDTi Turbo Diesel Engine

Problems to Look Out for When Buying a used Nissan Navara

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that used Nissan Navaras have and how to spot them. These include:

1. Power Loss
2. Turbine Sensor Issues
3. High-Pressure Fuel Pump
4. Turbocharger Problems
5. Overheating and Cooling System Problems
6. Timing Chain Problems
7. Clutch Problems
8. Electrical Issues

Nissan Navara Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Nissan Navara. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable it is in the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Nissan Navara Off-Road Performance

We talk about the off-road capabilities of the Navara and how it performs in various road conditions. These conditions are what a normal user expects such as icy roads, muddy roads, rough terrain and other conditions.

Nissan Navara Maintenance Costs in New Zealand

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Nissan Navara in New Zealand. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tire Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing, Repairs

Nissan Navara Comparison with Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, and Ford Ranger T6

A head-to-head comparison with the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, and Ford Ranger T6. We compare and contrast factors such Performance and engine options, off-road capability and towing capacity.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Nissan Navara – whether you should buy it or not.

This Buyer’s Guide covers the following model years:

2014 Nissan Navara

2015 Nissan Navara

2016 Nissan Navara

2017 Nissan Navara

2018 Nissan Navara

2019 Nissan Navara

2020 Nissan Navara

2021 Nissan Navara

2022 Nissan Navara

2023 Nissan Navara