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With 109,965 currently licensed in the UK, the Nissan X-Trail is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the X-Trail 5 stars in 2022, with 91% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,896 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £325/month or 49p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£325
est. annual total
New From
£38,000
Euro NCAP tested the X-Trail in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
70%
Safety Assist
95%
There are 19 known DVSA recalls affecting the Nissan X-Trail. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/051
On affected vehicles the Adaptive LED Headlight (ALH) configuration may be out of specification. In this condition the ALH may not function as intended and alternate between high and low beam mode despite the presence of other vehicles.
Build dates: 2024-01-15 to 2024-10-01
R/2025/052
For certain vehicles due to incorrect software calibration the Intelligent Speed Assistance may not behave as intended.
Build dates: 2024-07-02 to 2024-09-27
R/2018/100
In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators previously repaired with a non-dessicated inflator to a new dessicated version.
Build dates: 2004-01-10 to 2012-11-28
R/2017/279
The air bag inflators on affected vehicles were previously checked and deemed to be serviceable. As a precautionary measure the manufacturer has decided to replace them with new assemblies.
Build dates: 2004-01-10 to 2012-11-28
R/2017/039
The airbag manufacturer have informed Nissan of a potential concern with propellant degradation of Front Passenger Airbag fitted with Smokeless Passenger Inflator (SPI). It has been confirmed that this degradation is a function of time temperature and environmental moisture. Deterioration of the Inflator propellant may under certain usage conditions lead to abnormal deployment of the Passenger Airbag. In an extreme situation this condition could create excessive pressure within the inflator during airbag deployment and may result in separation of the airbag housing.
Build dates: 2000-06-07 to 2001-08-28
+ 14 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Nissan X-Trail are estimated at around £3,896 per year, or £325 per month.
Fuel
£1,511
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,535
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The X-Trail achieves a combined fuel economy of around 34.9 mpg (26.9 mpg urban, 42.2 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| X - TRAIL MODEL YEAR 2011 | DIESEL | 39.8 mpg | 2.0L |
| X - TRAIL, 2011 | DIESEL | 39.8 mpg | 2.0L |
| X - TRAIL, 2014 | DIESEL | 57.6 mpg | 1.6L |
| X TRAIL | DIESEL | 34.9 mpg | 2.0L |
| X TRAIL , 2014 | DIESEL | 55.4 mpg | 1.6L |
| X TRAIL 2007 | DIESEL | 41.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| X TRAIL 2007 | PETROL | 32.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| X TRAIL 2007 | PETROL | 30.4 mpg | 2.5L |
Starting from £38,000 new, a Nissan X-Trail typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £28,500 | −£9,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £24,250 | −£13,750 |
| 3 years | 56% | £21,300 | −£16,700 |
| 4 years | 50% | £19,200 | −£18,800 |
| 5 years | 46% | £17,650 | −£20,350 |
| 6 years | 43% | £16,400 | −£21,600 |
| 7 years | 41% | £15,450 | −£22,550 |
| 8 years | 39% | £14,650 | −£23,350 |
| 9 years | 37% | £13,950 | −£24,050 |
| 10 years | 35% | £13,250 | −£24,750 |
There are currently 109,965 licensed and 9,330 SORN X-Trails in the UK (119,295 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the X-Trail 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 70% for vulnerable road users, and 95% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old X-Trail are estimated at around £3,896 per year (£325/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 19 known safety recalls affecting the X-Trail. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new X-Trail starts from around £38,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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