2021 Nissan X-Trail Service and Repair Manual

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2021 Nissan X-Trail service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Sense Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Exclusive Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Exclusive Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Advance Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2488CC 152Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1997CC l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Nissan X-Trail Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #23V79100022/11/2023Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move

Consequence

A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification let

NHTSA #21V28600022/04/2021Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move

Consequence

A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of ch

NHTSA #22V52700021/07/2022Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may caus

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of

Remedy

The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) updat

NHTSA #21V18600017/03/2021Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.

Consequence

The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehi

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, f

NHTSA #22V77200013/10/2022Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicl

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of

Remedy

The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charg

NHTSA #21V06800011/02/2021Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.

Consequence

An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also dis

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fue

NHTSA #21V95700009/12/2021Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed

NHTSA #22V66600001/09/2022Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles f

Consequence

Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which c

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notificat

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan X-Trail.
20230531Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

May 1st, 2023 at approx. 3:30pm There were NO warning lights or messages of ANY kind received. No warning given by mail or phone call from selling agent that was issued March 12th, 202

20230531Component: ENGINECrash reportedFire reported1 injured

May 1st, 2023 at approx. 3:30pm There were NO warning lights or messages of ANY kind received. No warning given by mail or phone call from selling agent that was issued March 12th, 202

20230531Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

May 1st, 2023 at approx. 3:30pm There were NO warning lights or messages of ANY kind received. No warning given by mail or phone call from selling agent that was issued March 12th, 202

20230302Component: ENGINECrash reported2 injured

The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving into a parking spot, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle abruptly accelerated crashing into a pole. The contact

20230302Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported2 injured

The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving into a parking spot, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle abruptly accelerated crashing into a pole. The contact

Showing the 5 most serious of 394 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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