Nissan Repair Costs

24 repair prices for Nissan in Australia (AUD)

RepairTotal
Wheel Alignment$78-$157
Spark Plug Replacement$98-$294
Tyre Replacement (per tyre)$100-$250
Air Conditioning Regas$120-$250
Rear Brake Pad Replacement$127-$367
Car Battery Replacement$147-$392
Engine Oil & Filter Change$147-$294
Transmission Fluid Change$147-$392
rear-brake-pad-replacement$150-$500
Front Brake Pad Replacement$196-$490
Windscreen Replacement$196-$588
front-brake-pad-replacement$200-$500
Shock Absorber Replacement$294-$686
Water Pump Replacement$294-$705
Radiator Replacement$294-$882
Rear Brake Pads & Rotors$318-$514
Alternator Replacement$392-$882
Strut Replacement (per strut)$392-$784
Front Brake Pads & Rotors$490-$686
Timing Belt Replacement$588-$1176
Clutch Replacement$784-$1470
Timing Chain Replacement$1470-$2940
Head Gasket Replacement$1764-$2744
CVT Transmission Repair$2200-$5500

Mechanic's Verdict: Nissan

★★☆☆☆

The Jatco CVT is one of the transmissions Australian mechanics fear most — a replacement out of warranty is $4,000+. The 10-year warranty is bait that locks you into a decade of dealer servicing.

Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.

Nissan ownership & common problems

What is Nissan's warranty in Australia?

Standard 5 years / unlimited km, plus an extended 10 years / 300,000 km available — Australia's longest. Condition: years 5-10 must be serviced continuously at a Nissan dealer or the extension is void. A $99 vehicle assessment (promotional; confirm 2026 availability) is required.

How much does Nissan service cost?

Capped-price servicing over 5 years: X-Trail, Qashqai, Juke and Pathfinder are $399 per service (first 5); Patrol is $499; Navara automatic is ~$863 per service on 20,000 km intervals.

What are the most common Nissan repairs?

The Jatco CVT (X-Trail, Qashqai, Murano, Pathfinder) is the dominant failure — overheating, belt wear, shudder, low-speed noise and shift shock. The 2019 X-Trail is particularly affected. Navara 2.3L/2.5L diesel has DPF and EGR blockage on short trips. New e-POWER X-Trail data is still accumulating; older models have electrical faults (power tailgate, sensors).

How much does Nissan X-Trail CVT repair cost in Australia?

The X-Trail's Jatco JF011E CVT is the single biggest repair bill you face. At an independent transmission specialist a rebuild runs $3,000-$6,500 (the $6,500 T32 2.0L case is typical); a full replacement at a Nissan dealer is $8,000-$12,000 for a reconditioned unit, or $13,000-$15,000 for brand new. P17F02 (belt slip) with low-speed judder is the most common failure code. Check the CVT fluid colour every service — dark/burnt fluid means the belt is already damaging the pulleys.

Nissan service price list Australia — what does each service cost?

Nissan capped-price servicing (first 5 services): X-Trail $399, Qashqai $399, Juke $399, Pathfinder $399, Patrol $499, Navara auto $863 (20,000 km intervals). Major service at 40,000 km (includes brake fluid + air filter) adds $100-$200. At 80,000 km (spark plugs + coolant on some models) expect $600-$900. Post-warranty at an independent Japanese specialist: $250-$350 for minor, $450-$700 for major — saving 30-40% vs dealer. The 10-year warranty extension requires all services at a Nissan dealer, so factor $399-$499 × 10 years = $4,000-$5,000 in locked-in servicing costs.