Nissan’s X-Trail has won many friends over the decades and the latest incarnation should prove just as user-friendly. Here we take a look at the impressive manufacturer warranty.
The latest version of Nissan’s X-Trail was launched some three years ago and it remains fresh-looking today. Around that time, Nissan had also announced its impressive new 6-year/150 000 km warranty package for most of its new products, and with the X-Trail this also includes a 3-year/90 000 km service plan.
What does the warranty cover?
In essence the warrant guarantees the Nissan X-Trail from bumper to bumper for the first six years of its life. The warranty kicks in, according to Nissan, on the day the car was delivered to its first customer, or the day “it was put into use.” This last bit would refer to the first day of registration and presumably would apply to cars used as dealer demo vehicles.
Nissan’s 6 year / 150 000km manufacturer warranty and a 3 year / 90 000 km service plan is one of the most impressive warranty –service plan combinations on offer in South Africa. However, it does include some items not covered.
What is not covered by the warranty
According to Nissan’s South African website, the following items are not covered by the warranty:
- Normal maintenance service such as engine service
- Cleaning and or polishing
- Wheel balancing and alignment
- Headlight aiming
- Replacement of filters
- Windshield wiper inserts
- Key fob batteries
- Light bulbs
- Spark plugs
- Drive belts
- Lubricants and cooling
- Worn brake shoes
- Pads, drums and rotors
- Worn clutch discs
But check what the service plan covers
Some of these items not covered by the warranty may well be covered under the service plan, which on the X-Trail has a duration of 3-years/90 000 km. We recommend you consult your Nissan dealer representative to get clarity on which parts and services are in fact covered by the service plan.