Nissan Note Aura common problems: what to check before you buy
Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Nissan Note Aura is known for (2017–2022), 1 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
Known problems on the Nissan Note Aura
Cruise control software fault
Safety risk
2017–2022 · hybrid · Hybrid and EV
What to look for: Check the steering wheel for Intelligent Cruise or ProPILOT buttons, and if fitted, ask for the software update record.
Why it matters: MLIT recall 5352 (14 July 2023) states that the motor output control program in the vehicle control module of e-POWER and electric models is deficient, and that after a specific input immediately following the end of a cruise-control run the car may accelerate unintentionally. The Japanese filing covers 88,183 plus 10,189 Note E12 e-POWER, 35,842 plus 7,511 Note E13, 25,751 plus 7,041 Note Aura and 66,190 Kicks.
What to look for: Check the air con blows properly cold at the centre vents on max and stays cold for several minutes.
Why it matters: Nissan's service campaign of 29 September 2023, filed with MLIT, covers Note (6AA-E13, 6AA-SNE13), Note Aura (6AA-FE13, 6AA-FSNE13), Serena (6AA-GC28, 6AA-GFC28) and Kicks (6AA-RP15, 6AA-SNP15) built between 2 Dec 2022 and 12 May 2023.
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Also check on every car
On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.