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2018 Nissan Navara Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 2002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 831 2018 Navara were advertised for sale. Most had 95,000 to 190,000 km on the odometer.

Known Navara problems

Check which apply to a 2018 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Timing chain stretch 2.5L YD25DDTi, 2005 to 2015
  2. 2 EGR cooler leaks and limp mode 2.5L YD25DDTi, 2005 to 2015
  3. 3 Auto gearbox damage from the radiator cooler D40 5-speed auto, 2005 to 2015
  4. 4 Clutch slip and firewall cracks D40 2.5L manual, mainly early builds from 2005
  5. 5 Chassis rails bending or cracking at the towbar D40, 2005 to 2010
  6. 6 Rear coil spring sag D23 coil-sprung models, mainly 2015 to 2016
  7. 7 Oil leaks and hose wear 2.3L YS23DDT and YS23DDTT, 2015 to 2025

Money owing and write-offs on the 2018 Navara

25% had money owing
16% were recorded as written off

Of about 80 used 2018 Nissan Navara checked on Carify since November 2023. Every Navara checked: 15% had money owing and 12% were written off. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Navara on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Navara for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2018 Navara yet.