At a Glance
The Nissan Navara has 66 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the D40 (2005-2015) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 966K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Nissan Navara common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Nissan Navara generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Nissan Navara MOT Failures
Every reason Nissan Navara vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.34% |
| 2 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.13% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.57% |
| 4 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.17% |
| 5 | Windscreen washer not working | 5.76% |
| 6 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.26% |
| 7 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 5.11% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 4.29% |
| 9 | Exhaust system fault | 4.25% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.81% |
| 11 | Stop lamp not working | 3.73% |
| 12 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 2.30% |
| 13 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 2.10% |
| 14 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.02% |
| 15 | Tyre condition | 1.93% |
| 16 | Driveshaft fault | 1.73% |
| 17 | Front suspension fault | 1.67% |
| 18 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.43% |
| 19 | Position lamp not working | 1.34% |
| 20 | Wheel bearing worn | 1.13% |
| 21 | Fog lamp not working | 1.10% |
| 22 | Chassis condition | 1.10% |
| 23 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.06% |
| 24 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.04% |
| 25 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.99% |
| 26 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.92% |
| 27 | Rear lamp not working | 0.91% |
| 28 | Track rod end worn | 0.86% |
| 29 | Headlamp fault | 0.83% |
| 30 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.71% |
| 31 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.71% |
| 32 | ABS fault | 0.64% |
| 33 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.64% |
| 34 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.64% |
| 35 | Airbag warning light on | 0.59% |
| 36 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.50% |
| 37 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.45% |
| 38 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.43% |
| 39 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.39% |
| 40 | Indicator fault | 0.39% |
| 41 | Seat belt condition | 0.35% |
| 42 | Parking brake condition | 0.35% |
| 43 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.32% |
| 44 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.23% |
| 45 | Brake pedal fault | 0.23% |
| 46 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.22% |
| 47 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.20% |
| 48 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.18% |
| 49 | Brake fluid leak | 0.18% |
| 50 | Steering rack fault | 0.18% |
| 51 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.17% |
| 52 | Horn not working | 0.17% |
| 53 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.16% |
| 54 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.15% |
| 55 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.13% |
| 56 | Engine oil leak | 0.13% |
| 57 | Rear suspension fault | 0.13% |
| 58 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.11% |
| 59 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 60 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.09% |
| 61 | Brake lever fault | 0.09% |
| 62 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.08% |
| 63 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.07% |
| 64 | Steering operation fault | 0.06% |
| 65 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.06% |
| 66 | Brake caliper fault | 0.06% |
| 67 | Propshaft fault | 0.06% |
| 68 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.06% |
| 69 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 70 | Drag link end worn | 0.06% |
| 71 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.06% |
| 72 | Electrical switch fault | 0.06% |
| 73 | Steering arm worn | 0.05% |
| 74 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 75 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 76 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Towbar fault | 0.04% |
| 79 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 81 | Steering free play excessive | 0.04% |
| 82 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 83 | Transmission oil leak | 0.04% |
| 84 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Steering box fault | 0.03% |
| 86 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 87 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.03% |
| 88 | Exhaust leak | 0.03% |
| 89 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.02% |
| 90 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Steering shaft fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 95 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 97 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 98 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 99 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.02% |
| 101 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 102 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 107 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.02% |
| 110 | Universal joint worn | 0.01% |
| 111 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.01% |
| 112 | Steering drive system fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.01% |
| 114 | Steering lock stop fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Front passenger door fault | 0.01% |
| 116 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.01% |
| 117 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 118 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 119 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.01% |
| 120 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 124 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 125 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 127 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 128 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 132 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 134 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 139 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 143 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 148 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | <0.01% |
| 150 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 151 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 152 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 153 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 157 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 160 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 163 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 165 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 167 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 168 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 170 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 171 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 173 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 174 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 176 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 177 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 178 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 181 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 184 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 185 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 186 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 189 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 190 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 192 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 195 | Chain drive fault | <0.01% |
| 196 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 197 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 198 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 198 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Nissan Navara MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Nissan Navara, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Nissan Navara problems?
Based on analysis of 966K Nissan Navara MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 66 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Track rod end worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Nissan Navara generation has the most problems?
The Nissan Navara D40 (2005-2015) (2005–2015) has the highest number of identified common problems (69). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Nissan Navara?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Nissan Navara owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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