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    What are the most common Nissan Stagea problems? I am interested in purchasing a Stagea but want to find out if there are any reoccurring issues that I should know about?

    What are the most common Nissan Stagea problems? I am interested in purchasing a Stagea but want to find out if there are any reoccurring issues that I should know about?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    11 June 2020
    David Morley

    Although never imported to Australia by Nissan, enough Stageas have been privately imported for us to have a decent grip on what goes wrong with them. By far the most serious Nissan Stagea problems start with turbocharger failure. On M35 versions of the car with the 2.5-litre V6 turbocharged engine, the oil feed line to the turbocharger is very narrow at about 1mm. In some cases (more usually with cars that have not been serviced correctly) this oil feed can block, causing the turbocharger to run without oil and destroying it. Some owners have worked out a modification to the oil line, and this seems to do the job. Check to see whether this modification has been carried out.

    Other than that, it pays to remember that the Stagea is a relatively heavy and complex car in all-wheel-drive form. So make sure that the suspension and driveline is in good condition as repairs can be very expensive. Tyre and brake wear can also be high in these vehicles.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
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