Nissan Navara Chassis Rust Problem

[A & S 20]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone had any issues with Nissan Navara Chassis rust? Got a Nissan Navara in stock it has a whole in the nsr chassis rail, visible when you look in the wheel arch. the rusty whole is about 2cm x 4cm. Heard it is a common problem, will Nissan do anything about it or do i take a hit on it? 

[twerp 69]

Literally the first result on Google :

https://www.parkers.co.uk/vans-pickups/advice/2017/nissan-navara-snapped-chassis/

[Dealer 54]

Rotten tubs are a massive problem on these, i had one where the fuel flap inside had all rusted so badly that the hinge wouldn't stay on. Ended up welding it and getting it gone as soon as possible. A brave man buys these! 

[A & S 20]

27 minutes ago, twerp said:

Literally the first result on Google :

https://www.parkers.co.uk/vans-pickups/advice/2017/nissan-navara-snapped-chassis/

Thanks Twerp will call Nissan tomorrow.

[AutoJacob 34]

I believe they ship them to Spain for the chassis repairs as it is legal over there?

Source: My mechanic works at Nissan.

Edited July 17, 2018 by AutoJacob

[BHM 994]

I’ve seen a couple bent, the load bed folded up against the cab was all that appeared to be holding them up. 

Tbh by A&Ss description it sounds like typical rot found within the wheel arch of many a seperate chassis vehicle. I’d suggest a good look underneath, some sheet steel, a welder & under seal the whole lot.

You should be grateful the back axle isn’t knackered. Horrible vehicles with major failings, never owned one & never will but they are popular with the punters.

[Nick M.K. 574]

Nissan dealers used to offer to buy even old Navaras with the chassis rust, then scrap them. I don't know if they still do. 

You can book it in your local dealership for a free check and wait to hear what they'll offer. 

[Rory RSC 596]

2 minutes ago, Nick M.K. said:

Nissan dealers used to offer to buy even old Navaras with the chassis rust, then scrap them. I don't know if they still do. 

You can book it in your local dealership for a free check and wait to hear what they'll offer. 

Stopped a lot of that now after people got wind and were buying them for peanuts and being offered big bucks trade in / scrap them.

[Phil 1]

I had one with rust in that area a couple of years ago. You can get strong repair plates that you can weld around the chassic, about 1/4" thick steel and 18" long. Think they were around £100 on ebay.

[Dave2302 387]

I just buy a big section of plate and cut the pieces out

I've done enough Land Rovers that way,, but I'll only weld them up if it's localised section, if the rest of Chassis isn't far behind the fooked bit then I don't wanna know