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Nissan Teana II J32 with mileage: good engines and a defenseless variator. Should I buy Nissan Teana II (J32) in the secondary market? Nissan teana 2nd generation

Nissan Teana 2 (J32) is the second generation of the popular Teana brand, which was produced by the Japanese concern from 2008 to 2014. It differs from the previous J31 family in the all-new Nissan D platform, designed for large-size D-class cars.

Historical reference

The Nissan Teana was introduced in 2003 and was originally intended exclusively for the Japanese market. Rich equipment, good quality finishes, a high level of safety and a spacious interior allowed the sedan to compete both in the business class and in the D-segment of large family cars.

The demand for the car was quite wide. A year later, assembly began in South Korea (under the Samsung SM5 brand). And in 2005, the brand entered the international arena. Its production was carried out in Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Russia (near St. Petersburg). For domestic motorists, the design was finalized taking into account climatic and road conditions. In particular, the corrosion resistance has been improved.

The second generation was presented at the Beijing Auto Show in 2008. If outwardly the car has not changed much, the internal stuffing has been improved. The dashboard received a different, more elegant design. In 2011, 2013 and 2014, the model was restyled.

Since 2014, the third generation of Tiana has been produced. In Russia, the assembly was suspended at the end of 2015 due to a sharp drop in demand due to sanctions, which led to a decrease in the purchasing power of the population.

Design

It is enough to look at the photo of "Nissan Teana 2" to understand that we have a "high-flying" car in front of us. Solid appearance, expensive paintwork, an abundance of chrome, large dimensions for a sedan. At the same time, there are no elaborate vyshtampovki and coarse headlights.

In appearance, there is power, a craving for speed. The elongated silhouette with a sloping rear is more like a sports car than a business sedan, and even more so a family car. Not everyone likes this approach, but there are much more fans of the model than critics.

The front part is figuratively dominated by a large horizontally oriented chrome grille and large headlights. By the way, narrow chrome linings run from the bottom along the entire body. According to reviews, their shine quickly fades.

Since the Teana was originally developed for a different climate and operating conditions, in domestic realities, traces of corrosion appear on the body after 5-7 years of operation. Therefore, it is necessary to correct scratches and chipped paint in time, to expose weak points to additional protection: door edges, sills, fenders, etc.

Interior

According to numerous reviews, the Nissan Teana 2 has a comfortable, wide and durable interior. The problem of lack of legroom is completely absent. Tall passengers will be comfortable both front and rear. The ceiling height is also quite sufficient. The rear sofa is soft, ergonomic, with headrests for three adult passengers.

Finishing is made of quality materials, although not the most expensive “soft” plastic is used in some places. When compared with European business class brands, especially German ones, the latter benefit from meticulous assembly and attention to detail. Meanwhile, the interior of the "Japanese" is consistent with the idea of ​​a prestigious car.

Long-term operation nevertheless revealed the “dark” side of the model - weak seams of leather upholstery and insufficient abrasion resistance. A typical case is the unpresentable appearance of the steering wheel and driver's seat for cars with a mileage of more than 100,000 km.

Dashboard

The design of the Nissan Teana 2 dashboard with a pure heart can be called elegant and modern. The large gear lever is located according to the classical scheme - from below on a wide console, finished with a polished wood insert. The same inserts frame the panel around the entire perimeter, and also adorn the armrests of the front doors.

The steering wheel is large enough, sheathed in leather. A large Nissan emblem flaunts in the center. It is not overloaded with control buttons. However, according to reviews, the location of the steering column levers for European users is unusual and requires skill.

The triple scale of devices has a bright contrast illumination, it is well distinguishable even in the daytime. It is hidden in a deep niche, which prevents sun glare from appearing on the glass.

The center console is made in a strict titanium-steel color scheme. The controls are ennobled with chrome. High, at eye level, is the on-board computer display. Below it is a navigation block with a convenient joystick.

The audio system is worthy of all praise. It is equipped with which give out a clear, rich, dense sound.

Ergonomics

When designing the expensive Nissan Teana 2 business sedan, the designers tried to embody many years of experience gained during the production of the previous generation J31. In general, the management is thought out to the smallest detail, but there are nuances.

It is not known for what reason, but Nissan engineers abandoned the ability to adjust the steering wheel for reach. And seat adjustment on all axes is available only in the richest trim levels. Controversial is the decision to hide the buttons for heating the front seats in an inconvenient place - under the armrest.

Parktronics have proven their usefulness, but this model does not even provide a place to install them. Parking will not cause big problems for experienced drivers, but for beginners, reversing can be difficult. Fortunately, in most modifications, rear-view cameras are installed. But their lens is often dirty and requires regular maintenance.

Chassis

Given the target audience, the Nissan Teana 2 has soft chassis settings to ensure the most comfortable ride. Even at the expense of control. In sharp turns, the body rolls noticeably. In wet weather, the rear of the car, due to the shift in the center of mass, can even skid a little on front-wheel drive versions. But passengers do not notice breakdowns of racks on potholes and pits. Small bumps in the roadway are not even felt.

The first modifications of the Teanas of the J32 series have a low landing - only 13 cm. In this regard, it is recommended to install additional crankcase protection. Later, the engineers took into account the wishes of customers and increased the clearance to 15 cm.

Power plants

All three types of gasoline engines "Nissan Teana 2" as a selection - powerful, frisky, high-torque. Practice has shown that they are very reliable (compared to competitive models in the business class), calmly "digest" domestic bottling AI-92. Although it is better to fill in high-octane brands.

On all-wheel drive modifications (there are some) a four-row 2.5-liter engine is installed, producing 167 hp. With. Units of the 2.5L QR25DE I4 series are rare guests on our roads (no more than 10% of all Nissan Teana).

The most common is the 2.5L VQ25DE V6 6-cylinder V-twin engine with a capacity of 182 hp. With. According to reviews, the 2.5-liter Nissan Teana has a sufficient supply of traction, while maintaining a reasonable balance between performance and economy.

The top 3.5L VQ35DE V6 engine is installed in the most expensive modifications. It produces an enviable 249 hp. with., which allows the one and a half ton business sedan to demonstrate a sporty character. However, the "soft" chassis and the CVT do not allow to fully realize the speed capabilities of the "Teana".

Specifications

"Nissan Teana 2" is presented in a single body variant - a sedan. The motor is located in front and, as a rule, drives the front wheels. For domestic roads, a special all-wheel drive version with a slightly increased ground clearance was developed, which was assembled in the Leningrad Region from car kits. Their weaknesses are a relatively low-power motor and overheating of the rear wheel drive clutch. But car owners can move more comfortably on a snowy / icy / wet track and feel more confident on broken roads. However, the model is not a full-fledged SUV.

A controversial point is the use of CVT class variators in Nissan Teana 2. The continuously variable transmission leaves a double impression. On the one hand, with timely maintenance and compliance with comfortable driving conditions, they are reliable and capable of driving 150, or even 200 thousand km without significant breakdowns. On the other hand, if the machine’s capabilities are abused (overheating, starting on a “cold”, spurts at traffic lights, driving on bad roads), the transmission resource is rapidly declining. Increasing the load on a cold variator can lead to slippage, damage to the cones and belt.

Other machine features:

  • width - 1.8 m;
  • length - 4.85 m;
  • height - 1.5 m;
  • curb weight - 1.5 tons;
  • wheelbase - 2.78 m.


Today we will talk about such new cars as Nissan Teana 2008-2014 release, this is the second generation of the model, the J32 series. Teana is a follower of the legendary Nissan Maxim, which was considered a very reliable car.

Now we will see if the Nissan Teana can also be considered a reliable car, like its predecessor Maxim.

What Nissan can't take away is their reliable VQ-series engines: a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine and a 2.5-liter VQ25. These motors can easily withstand 350,000 km. run. There are approximately 68% of cars on the market with 2.5-liter engines and 22% of cars with 3.5-liter engines.

What these engines are afraid of is "singed" gasoline, because of which the oxygen sensors will immediately fail, and overheating. When you see while driving in a traffic jam, with the air conditioner on, that the temperature of the engine is rapidly increasing, this means that you need to urgently clean the radiator cells, which are probably clogged. To do this, you need to remove the radiator, and, so that nothing interferes, clean it. It is advisable to do this procedure after every 60,000 km. run.

If the temperature needle jumps when the engine is warm, and it suddenly blew cold from the stove, then you need to make sure that everything is in order with the radiator, that it has not flowed in the place where the junction with the tank is. A new radiator, by the way, costs about $300. In general, in any such doubtful case, you need to go to a service center, let them check what's what, because if there are air pockets in the cooling system, then you can ruin the engine if it overheats. A cylinder head repair- the case is expensive, it will cost no less than $ 2,000.

There is also an in-line 4-cylinder engine of the QR25 series, the volume of which is 2.5 liters, such an engine is installed in about 10% of cars. This engine also works in the Nissan X-Trail, it is a fairly reliable engine, but it is much weaker than 6-cylinder engines, which even last longer. In this four throttle assembly requires periodic cleaning, and also, the timing chain after 150,000 km. stretched and needs to be replaced. As for the "sixes", their chains can easily withstand 250,000 km. run.

Transmission

Teanu, with both 2.5-liter engines, comes with Jatco JF011E CVTs, the cost of a new one is $ 5,600. These CVTs easily serve about 200,000 km. if you change the oil on time and do not force the car much.

There is another variator that was installed in the Nissan Maxima - Jatco RE0F06A, it had a number of its own problems: the stepper motor broke down, after which the gears did not change, and also, this box often overheated. But these problems concern the early models of Teana. Usually, after 120,000 km, a hum appeared while driving, which said that it is necessary to change the bearings of the driven and driving shafts, which cost about 60 dollars per piece.

It also often happened that the belt required replacement after 100,000 km., Because, for the variator, active driving and “sticking” into the curb badly affect. Replacing the variator belt will cost $ 300. In cars manufactured after 2010, the variator has become stronger, and the control program for it has also been changed. By the way, those who have an early version of the variator installed in Teana can do a transmission chip tuning, after which the car will feel better.

In general, cars with a CVT also don't like driving in traffic jams, because at low speeds, the CVT has to work more time with a high gear ratio, which means that a sharp belt bend is kept on the drive pulley. From such work, the belt wears out faster, and its chips eventually clog the oil pump valve, which leads to oil starvation, and then an expensive repair of the variator, which will cost $ 2,500. Therefore, in order to avoid such huge expenses, one must carefully monitor the operation of the variator and as soon as you feel tremors, the first thing you need to do is change the gear oil. In this case, this is Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2, it will require 8 liters, which will cost $ 110. And for one filter, you also need to change - another 60 dollars.

The CVT, which works in tandem with a 3.5-liter engine, uses an aluminum sump with a radiator and a separate oil filter to ensure better heat transfer. And on CVTs that are installed in cars with 2.5-liter engines, there is an ordinary steel pan, and the oil pan is installed inside the heat exchanger.

For "Tean", which have a 3.5-liter engine, another variator is used - Jatco JF010E, the price of which is $ 5,700, it is designed for higher torque. But he likes a calm driving style. After 150,000 km. it is better not to wait until the belt breaks and change it.

There are cases that after 100,000 km. the power steering may fail, this, of course, is not the most serious problem, but still periodically check the high pressure hose for integrity. Since this hose runs next to the hot exhaust manifold, it dries out very quickly and bursts over time, a new one will cost $ 200.

You also need to monitor the fluid level in the hydraulic booster, because, even with the slightest leak, the power steering pump can break down, which does not tolerate air entering the system. Replacing this pump will cost $380. In addition, such a sensitive pump can spoil even very sharp steering movements in cold weather with still cold oil.

And even washing the car under pressure, if ignorant, can help this pump fail earlier. An interesting observation is that the power steering fluid reservoir is located near the edge of the right fender, and if you pressure wash the car and the lid in the reservoir is not hermetically closed, then dirt and water can enter there, which will lead to blockage of the pump valve. Therefore, for cleaning it is necessary install additional o-ring into the working fluid tank. By the way, in cars manufactured after 2013, such a ring has already been introduced into the design.

Other parts in the chassis do not present any particular problems. Despite the fact that the steering rack is quite expensive, it will not require replacement, even if it has been tapping for several years. You can change inexpensive anti-roll bar bushings, $ 6 apiece, after about 50,000 km. By this run, stabilizer struts are already starting to knock, their replacement will cost 20 US rubles, and tie rod ends, at $ 40 per piece. But these are all trifles compared to what you will have to spend money on after 100,000 km. - shock absorbers: both rear will cost $ 200, and the front will cost $ 500. Next, you need to replace bearings, which come with the hub - $ 320 for the front, and 480 for the rear. You will also need to spend $ 100 on a set of strut support bearings.

Silent blocks on the rear suspension and levers are considered the strongest, they can easily withstand about 200,000 km. run. But by this time, you will have to spend $ 800 to make a replacement for these parts. Just like silent blocks, the ball joints that come with the front levers are reliable and can withstand about 200 thousand and together will cost $ 340.

Pre-styling models assembled in Japan before 2009 have a weakness to "deflate" over time. The reason for this is the weak rear springs, their replacement will cost $ 180. If they are not changed, then the ground clearance will decrease so much that the car will start to cling to the muffler, which is also not cheap - $ 200. With sagging springs, it will even be possible to hook the taillights. For example, on a speed bump, the rear overhang clings, after which the bumper rises and damages the edges of the headlights. New taillights are not cheap - $ 160 for one headlight. So, in the car everything is interconnected, the springs sagged - the headlights and the muffler will have to be changed. As for cars assembled in Russia, they don’t have such a clear problem with springs, because longer springs are used, which made the car 2 cm higher in the back and 1 cm in front.

Body features Teana

Teana's body also "gives a light" to its owners. Even in winter, during moderate frosts, the castle can simply freeze, that's how thermophilic it is. Those who have already encountered such a situation know that it is necessary to prepare the car for the winter and lubricate door mechanisms with frost-resistant grease. And already in the spring there are situations when the drainage pipe of the hatch is clogged, because of this, condensate will form, which will ruin the ceiling upholstery.

But the main problem of the body is that the “Tean” has a very delicate paintwork, chips appear very easily, on which rust then appears. The chrome with which the car is trimmed is also easily scratched, especially on the "Japanese", Russian chrome, and the paintwork is stronger.

By the way, Teana is difficult to identify with the help of a thickness gauge for participation in accidents in the past. Body parts could be straightened and repainted even under warranty, and it will not be visually visible that the car was in an accident.

So, Nissan Teanas are not so problem-free, they also bring worries to their owners. Even the main competitor in the market - in the back of the V40 is more unpretentious. True Camry is about 70,000 rubles more expensive than Teana. But on the other hand, these “Japanese cars” are clearly ahead of the German competitor in the class, the Volkswagen Passat B6, in terms of reliability. If you decide to buy Teana J32, then it is best to take a car after restyling, assembled in Russia, with an improved suspension. But we must be prepared for the fact that over time the car will have to be tinted.

The feeling of driving a Nissan Teana

Nissan Teana with a 2.5-liter V6 engine, along with a CVT, shows itself perfectly on the road. The variator has its own principle of operation: if you press the gas pedal hard, the speed arrow will jump high, and then the system, in the process of acceleration, reduces the gear ratio of the gearbox and increases the engine speed. For those who want to drive more aggressively, you can switch to sport mode, here the engine will immediately spin at high speeds, but the reaction to the gas pedal will be much faster.

Nissan Teana at speeds up to 100 km / h does not bring much pleasure, but on the highway the car shows itself perfectly, it drives stably in a straight line, it accurately responds to the driver's actions. The main thing is that unforeseen obstacles do not appear.

Nissan Teana second generation among its many classmates is considered a great deal. At a relatively low price, it offered a solid appearance, a spacious interior and an excellent level of equipment. In addition, most motorists a priori believe that few can compare with Teana in terms of reliability. But is it really so?

A lot of car for little money - this definition fits the Nissan Teana perfectly. The Japanese performed a miracle, but already from the first kilometers of acquaintance with Teana it becomes clear that when creating this model, they did not forget about savings. In comparison with more expensive classmates, the Japanese sedan does not stand out for the best sound insulation. Teana owners also complain about “crickets” in the cabin. In a word - if you seriously think that the Teana is in no way inferior to similar-sized Audi or Mercedes Benz in terms of comfort, then you will be disappointed.

Strengths and weaknesses of Nissan Tiana with mileage

Nissan has been very proud of the self-adhesive paintwork applied to its vehicles. The first innovation was tested by Teana. In theory, everything looked great. Poured the body with warm water - a small scratch was healed. In practice, things were not so rosy. in itself, it turned out to be too tender and susceptible to external influences, which is why scratches appeared on it actively. If they disappeared, then deep defects could not heal on their own. After a short time, a characteristic red coating appeared on the damaged areas. Not too durable on Teana and numerous body chrome elements. They become cloudy after 3-4 years of operation. Following the chrome, the front optics also become cloudy.

Inside the cabin Nissan Tiana 2

Enough claims to the door locks of the car. In winter they freeze. Luckily, inexpensive silicone grease solves the problem. She should also lubricate the door hinges. Otherwise, when opening and closing the doors, you will have to listen to an unpleasant creak. Inside, there are good quality finishing materials, which look great even after 5-6 years of operation. The age of the car gives out except that the steering wheel and leather seats. No matter how hard you try, and after a run of 100-150 thousand kilometers, they already look shabby.

The engines offered for Nissan Teana 2 - 2.5 and 3.5 liters are reliable. Their resource, if you do not neglect regular maintenance, is estimated at 350-400 thousand kilometers. Both, so you will have to constantly monitor the cleanliness of the radiator of the cooling system. At least once a year, radiators will have to be flushed. The "Nissan" power units are also picky about the quality of the fuel. A couple of gas stations with low-quality gasoline lead to a replacement

Which were installed on a Japanese sedan, reliable. But with a number of reservations. They do not like active driving, long standing in traffic jams, slipping in snow or mud. If such operating conditions are excluded, then the Teana stepless gearboxes will withstand 200-250 thousand kilometers. Jerks and shocks during the operation of the transmission should immediately alert. First of all, you will have to change the oil in the box and the oil filter of the variator itself. If it does not help, then you should prepare for the worst. Repair, and even more so a complete replacement of the variator, will be expensive. Do not forget about replacing the variator belt. This will have to be done after a run of 150 thousand kilometers.

Used Nissan Teana is reliable, but requires attention from time to time. Every 30-40 thousand kilometers will require replacement, every 60-70 thousand kilometers - tie rod ends. Wheel bearings on Teana can withstand about 80 thousand kilometers. Since they change in tandem with the hub, the price for them is high. The mark of 100 thousand kilometers will be marked by the replacement of shock absorbers. Again, if you install original parts, they are not cheap.

Despite the generally high reliability, the Nissan Teana has enough sores. But buyers of the Japanese sedan are of little concern. Indeed, in the case of Teana 2, you get a lot of car for relatively little money. In addition, if you take a responsible approach to car maintenance, Teana will serve you for many years without fail.

Video: Choosing a used car Nissan Teana 2 (budget 800-900tr)

So, I got behind the wheel of Nissan Teana II, 2.5i V6 (182Hp), 2008 onwards. summer 2009. I walked around the salons for a long time and looked at everything that fits into the budget, I didn’t like anything at all. I paid little attention to the appearance, mainly looked at the engine and box. As a result, I took the Teana assembly from the last Japanese batch. For 2 years of continuous operation hitting 59,000 km. The car never failed. Engine and box. In general, I love V-shaped motors, for their wonderful sound, amazing traction and huge resource. The Teana has one of the most durable VQ25 series motors, together with the CVT, this is the best combination, in my opinion. It starts in any weather, without any whims. When there were frosts under -30 C, it started up every morning without problems. The engine is high-torque, but it is the variator that contributes to this in the first place, which allows you to accelerate to 60 km / h at 1000 rpm, and the dynamics will correspond to an unloaded city stream. If you press the gas pedal a little harder, raising the speed to one and a half thousand, when starting from a place or when overtaking, you will find that few cars can match such agility. This is a clear plus of the variator. And we must salute the engineers of Nissan, who were able to make the most convenient version of the adaptive box. It adapts to the driving style very quickly, although sometimes it gets dull, especially when it is necessary to accelerate sharply from low speeds. After 80 km / h such a problem was not observed. There is a sport mode, from which there is almost no sense, but it keeps the engine at 4000-4500 rpm, excluding all delays when pressing the gas, with the possibility of engine braking, this mode helps a lot on slippery roads in winter. For all the time of operation in the engine climbed only omyvayku for headlights and pour glass. Even in the warm season, I often change the air filter. I think it's not bad for almost 60,000 kilometers on our roads and climate. I want to say right away - the brakes are excellent, it gets rooted to the spot even when fully loaded. True, in winter you will have to forget about this joy, because the ABS on ice sometimes does not allow you to push the gas pedal even a centimeter, the feeling that you are driving without brakes, I still do not understand why. Otherwise, no complaints. With my driving style at 60,000 km, I will change the pads for the first time. Some manage to roll them for 20,000 runs, how to drive to do this is incomprehensible to me. Suspension. Getting into any medium-sized hole, the shock absorber takes on such a blow that it seems that's all, now everything will fall apart or something will fly off. But everything is fine, just an oak pendant. Again, no problems, more precisely no defects. Because there are problems, but they are extremely constructive, on a normal road without potholes, where there is a rut and not big waves, you can brush the bottom well on the asphalt. From all this I concluded that it would be nice to increase the resistance in the shock absorbers for low-speed compression and reduce for high-speed compression. This would have avoided blows from the pits and brushing the asphalt with the bottom. For a city with a normal road, the car is just perfect, that is, what I need, and for traveling with a moderately loaded trunk, that's it. Electrical and equipment. Despite the fact that I always drive with the headlights and fog lights on, one bulb burned out all the time, which illuminates the number. In winter, you can go broke on the washer, it used to take 5 liters in 2 days. The problem was solved with a separate button for the headlight washer, because. so much liquid was poured onto the headlights that it was enough for the entire front of the car. Salon. As soon as you get behind the wheel, it seems that you will never get out of there, it is impossible to talk about it, you can only feel it. In traffic jams, you don’t get tired at all, you sit at home in an armchair. This is one of the few cars where the driver can straighten his legs in the working position of the seat. And this despite the fact that the rear passenger has enough free space, I, with my own settings for the driver's seat, having a decent size, sit in the back with a margin. It won't take you even a minute to adjust the chair. The engine is started from a button connected to a smart key that can be kept out of your pocket, doors with buttons on the outside handles, etc. The quality of the seat leather is the strongest drawback, it quickly loses its appearance. But for a car, this is not a problem and there are many ways to solve it. There is also plenty of space in the trunk. The cost of the service is relatively small, for the 3rd MOT gave 5400r. I drive my spare parts for MOT, the saved funds will be enough for MOT-4. Here it’s how it will turn out, but with the service it worked out well for me and I didn’t have any problems with the guarantee, all the necessary replacements were done immediately. So overall Nissan Teana is very satisfied.

    Nissan Tiana second generation ( J32 body) began production in 2008. Compared to the first Tiana, this is a completely different car. And above all, for the reason that it is already going on a different platform - “ Nissan D". More than ten models of cars have already been created on this basis, including Renault Laguna 3 and Renault Latitude. But on the Russian market, it is the second Tiana that is most popular on this platform, which is a direct competitor Toyota Camry. For the Russian market, the car was assembled at a factory near St. Petersburg, which made it possible to slightly reduce the price for buyers from the Russian Federation.

    The simplest engine for the Russian version was not offered, but the idea of ​​“V6 only for Russian Nissans” was also abandoned. There was also a modification with all-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine and a slightly increased ground clearance, which added to Tiana's cross-country ability - an excellent version of the Russian Federation. Another would be a station wagon ...

    In the cabin, like other big Japanese, everything is chic - the materials and components correspond to the business class. Maybe the driving performance is slightly inferior to the European premium segment, maybe the interior trim materials of European business sedans are a little better, but everything looks great, it feels nice to the touch, and the price is generally pleasing. But there are some points on reliability issues.

    The checkpoint at Teana 2 is only automatic, and, for the most part, CVT variators, requiring delicate handling and maintenance, but pleasing the owner with low fuel consumption and high reliability. But Russian drivers, for the most part, like to drive too actively, and are not very well versed in proper car maintenance. Hence, there are so many killed CVTs in the secondary market, which spoiled the image of this car.

    And there are questions to the body - its paintwork is rather weak, it is easily damaged by pebbles and sand at speed, the resistance of the metal to corrosion is also at an average level. But everything is relative. Compared to many European models, the car looks decent, and some Tianas also have additional anticorrosion and a special external protective coating applied by the first owner, which radically changes the situation.

    So is it worth buying this car in the secondary market? Let's try to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Nissan Teana 2.

    bodywork

    Not the best part of this car. Delicate paint, light coating of anticorrosive, which does not adhere to metal very well. If the paint is damaged for some reason, then it is worth covering this place from the effects of the atmosphere as soon as possible, otherwise the iron in this place will turn red in just a week. The front part of the body, the lower edges of the doors, the sills and the edges of the wheel arches are most at risk. On pre-styling (produced before 2011) cars, you can already see pockets of serious corrosion. The outer chrome tarnished very quickly, after which corrosion also began to overcome it. For the above reasons, many cars were repainted in the early years of ownership. So it should be borne in mind that the repainting of Teana did not always happen as a result of an accident.

    When choosing a car in the second market, carefully inspect the thresholds, doors, fenders for corrosion on the welds. It is also worth inspecting the floor of the luggage compartment and the seams of the engine compartment. You should not think that all Tianas are rotten, there is simply a great chance to find corrosion in these places and on relatively young cars.

    Headlights and windshield are prone to rubbing, as in the Chinese. Thankfully they are inexpensive. Headlight lenses are quite reliable and rarely burn out. The windshield is rather weak - it can crack from a small pebble or as a result of a sharp supply of hot air from the stove to it in frost. The xenon headlight washer loves to consume liquid, but it still does not cope well with Russian road dirt. Some car owners turn it off for the winter, as a 5-liter bottle of liquid can be gone in just a couple of days.

    There are also complaints about the doors - their seals are characterized by weak fixation, which is fraught with increased noise and dirty thresholds. The door limiter does not do its job very well, and this also applies to new cars. The handles on the outside of the doors are rather weak and often break. Chrome peels off very quickly. The luggage compartment lid is suspended poorly, there are complaints about failures in the operation of the lock due to its skew. And if you try to close it on a trunk filled to the top, then the gaps will go away, and the compartment opening will become leaky. The same result can be obtained in winter when water and snow freeze in the luggage compartment opening.

    In the cabin

    Salon is a strong point of this car. Huge space, quality finishing materials, many different options. There were no frankly empty configurations. But if you carefully consider it, you can find some nuances. Leather is not of the highest quality, ages very quickly. For those owners who smoke in the car, this is noticeable very strongly - dust and smoke cling to the finishing materials so tightly that it is almost impossible to remove them completely. This is clearly visible on the ceiling and racks.

    A crumpled driver's seat, a worn steering wheel for 100,000 km of run is a common picture. The steering wheel material is frankly weak, the threads on the seams wear out over time.

    Electronic part

    The age of the second Tian has not yet reached the point where global breakdowns of the controls of various car systems begin. While malfunctions can affect the power window control unit, various squeaks in the cabin. Electronics, a multimedia system, an air conditioner can “plug in” (for cars with high mileage). There are failures in the actuators of the air duct dampers, the stove fan may need to be replaced after 150 thousand kilometers. There are practically no global problems regarding wiring or actuators. Rare repairs are random. On pre-styling cars, engine sensors are already slowly starting to die.

    Chassis and brake system

    Cars that have received proper maintenance do not have brake problems. On all-wheel drive modifications, worn brake hoses in the front can sometimes be found, which, in a good way, should already be replaced. Discs really do not like overheating, but their price is not at all high. Due to overheating, they have to be changed even before unacceptable wear.

    ABS and other components of the electronic system are not a hassle - sensors, wiring and blocks are made of very high quality. But for a car with a 3.5-liter engine, the brakes are clearly not enough - it is difficult for them to stop such power. Clearly, the engineers did not expect this car to be used as a racing variant.

    The suspension has also proved to be very reliable. Its weak point is the hub bearings, which need to be changed on a run of 100-130 thousand km or after the first serious blow. But the quality of domestic roads is to blame for such a small resource.

    Suspension elements are reliable, but not cheap. In case of their replacement, you will have to pay a tidy sum. Electronically controlled shock absorbers are expensive to repair. It is better to avoid such versions in the secondary market. A failed drive for their adjustment will require the replacement of two expensive nodes at the same time (80-100 thousand rubles).

    The steering rarely fails, the classic power steering is very reliable. There were no leaks of the rack and its knocks, the resource of rods and tips even on Russian roads is more than 100 thousand km.

    Transmission

    This Tiana 2 node has the most problems. It just so happened that Renault-Nissan decided to give preference to variators, instead of 4-automatic transmissions, which were used on the first Tiana. Before restyling, a gearbox was used Jatco JF011E(on ICE 2.0 and 2.5 liters). Although this variator is quite reliable, but paired with a 2.5-liter engine, it demonstrates a very low resource. After restyling, Tiana began to install a box Jatco JF016E. In some ways, it is similar to its predecessor, but delivers fewer problems. The resource of this variator, with careful operation and timely maintenance, is approximately 200 thousand km until the first repair, not associated with a complete failure of the box. In addition, the box is very economical.

    The resource of the CVT transmission is directly affected by the driving mode. First of all, it is worth avoiding loads on a cold box - the belt begins to slip, which leads to increased wear of the cones. Overheating should also be avoided, as well as prolonged driving at a stretch at low speed (towing, off-road driving). Harmful and long races at high speed, jerks and shock loads.

    On the 3.5-liter versions, the vartator remained the same, because only he could withstand high torque. Warming up before driving for these cars is a mandatory measure, especially in winter, when the roads are covered with snow and ice (the large moment of this internal combustion engine quickly breaks the wheels into slip, which is detrimental to the variator). Most cars are front-wheel drive, this type of transmission does not cause problems.

    In 4x4 versions, it is sometimes necessary to change the rear axle drive clutch, the resource of which is significantly reduced by racing races or frequent movement on an icy surface. Although it is still unknown what will fail first, the variator or clutch. If the variator oil has not been changed for a long time, then the new owner should get ready to replace the oil pump, valve body plungers and step pump. The oil needs to be changed every 60 thousand km, then it will not be necessary to open the variator for repair earlier than after 250 thousand km.

    Engines

    The main power units for the second Tiana - V6 2.5 ( VQ25DE) and 3.5 liters ( VQ35DE). All-wheel drive versions were equipped with four-cylinder in-line QR25DE volume of 2.5 liters.

    The power plants are generally very reliable, especially the V6, which is considered one of the best internal combustion engines of the last decade, can go 300,000 or more without a major overhaul. And with the proper level of service, a half-million resource is not at all uncommon. There are problems with attachments and the cooling system for versions of 3.5 liters.

    Of the problems, one can single out a small resource of catalysts. If they are not replaced in a timely manner (with a snag), then its destroyed ceramic particles will be sucked into the CPG, which will lead to scuffing on the cylinder walls. The oil pump does not like low-quality lubricant and long replacement intervals. If you move mainly in the city, then 10 thousand is the maximum limit from replacement to oil change. Better yet, cut it down.

    On the VQ35DE units, there are problems associated with the rapid failure of the internal combustion engine cushions (a resource of approximately 50-70 thousand km), which is accompanied by vibrations. But on 2.5-liter engines, the pillows serve 150-200 thousand km.

    It is worth checking the oil level regularly. Its waste is possible due to contamination of the crankcase ventilation system. If this is observed on used cars, then you should not immediately sin on the wear of the CPG parts, most likely it is it that is clogged. A simple cleaning will help.

    After 170-200 thousand kilometers, it is necessary to replace chains and dampers, adjust valve clearances - every 100 thousand, do not overheat the internal combustion engine and change the oil regularly. Under these conditions, the V-shaped engine will not cause problems.

    The in-line four-cylinder QR25DE has a lower resource, and its operation is more expensive. With long runs, coking of the rings was noted, which was accompanied by increased oil consumption. Chains, phase shifter, oil pump last about 150 thousand, their simultaneous replacement will hurt your pocket. The engine resource before overhaul rarely exceeds 250 thousand km. Engine vibrations and floating speeds were noted, but this was treated in most cases by cleaning the throttle.

    Occasionally there are two-liter QR20DE(by car from Japan). Their resource before overhaul is about 300 thousand km, oil consumption begins after 150 thousand. Their problems are similar to the in-line four.

    Differences between dorestyling and restyling.

    Since 2008, the car has been produced in Japan. Since the end of 2009, production has been established in Russia. The car produced in the Russian Federation had a number of changes compared to those produced in Japan. These changes are listed below:

    The chrome parts changed color, they were light in color, they became dark. the color scheme of the body has also changed;

    The tow hook was removed, which was welded to the luggage compartment floor;

    For the maximum configuration, the airflow and heating of the rear sofa were removed, as well as the multimedia control function and the rear window blind. also removed the rear head restraints with folding ears;

    Under the conditions of Russian roads, the suspension was changed, including the front fists became cast iron, on the "Japanese" they were made of aluminum alloy;

    The front bumper reinforcement became silver (was black), a black plastic plug appeared under the tow hook;

    There was a version of the car with 4WD and with an engine from X-Trail.

    From the second half of 2011, restyled Teana J32 models went into production. The most notable changes are listed below:

    Head optics with xenon received lenses. halogen headlights have not received changes;

    Taillights changed color in the middle: they were red, they became white;

    The headlight washer nozzles were more advanced;

    The nameplates on the trunk lid have shifted a little lower. complete set designations disappeared;

    Changed the style of alloy wheels for R16 and R17;

    For the maximum configuration, the option with a steering wheel, which has wood inserts, has disappeared. The GU has changed, the control buttons have changed. removed the NAVI block from the luggage compartment and the DVD from the glove compartment. there is a USB input. returned heating and blowing rear sofa;

    In the maximum configuration, cars with the VQ25DE engine have a panoramic roof;

    There was a rear view mirror with automatic dimming; the dashboard has changed - the color of the backlight has changed from red to white. the color of decorative inserts under the tree has changed.

    In 2013, a super top-of-the-range black version appeared, which changed the plastic thresholds, bumper linings, alloy wheels (painted in dark gray). There was a spoiler on the trunk lid.

    What is the result

    Tiana 2 may well compete Toyota Camry, if not for the variators installed on it. The main engines of Tiana are more reliable, the equipment is richer, the design is quite competitive. In addition, there are versions with all-wheel drive. But a number of minor shortcomings prevent this from being done in full. So, the paintwork is worse than that of Toyota, there are more centers of corrosion, the resource of the variator is roulette, which the previous owner of the car has already begun to play.

    Having bought this car, you need to get used to its careful operation. Much is decided by the price in the secondary market, which is important when buying a car of this class. Few people can give what Teana 2 offers for the same money. Pre-styling versions and cars with a 3.5 engine are not recommended for purchase due to problems with the variator. A good option is the V6 2.5 liter.

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