2017 Nissan March

The 2017 Nissan March is a subcompact hatchback available with two engine and two transmission options. The 1.2-liter engine produces 79 horsepower and 77 lb-ft of torque, while the 1.5-liter engine produces 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. Both engines can be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The March is known for its fuel efficiency, affordability, and maneuverability. However, it has also been criticized for its lack of power and features.

Engine

1.2-liter

• Piston ring failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust
  • Solution: Replace piston rings
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain tensioner failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Noisy engine, reduced engine power
  • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

1.5-liter

• No Issues Found

Transmission

5-speed Manual

• No Issues Found

4-speed Automatic

• Transmission slips or hesitates when shifting
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slips out of gear, difficulty shifting gears
  • Solution: Repair or replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1500 - $3000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front strut mount failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking or rattling noise from the front end, especially over bumps
  • Solution: Replace strut mount
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Rear shock absorber failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking shock absorbers, reduced ride comfort
  • Solution: Replace shock absorbers
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery dies prematurely
  • Solution: Find and repair the source of the parasitic drain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Door lock actuators fail
  • Description/Symptoms: Doors won’t lock or unlock using the key fob or interior buttons
  • Solution: Replace door lock actuators
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Air conditioning compressor failure
  • Description/Symptoms: No cold air from the vents, compressor clutch not engaging
  • Solution: Replace compressor
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Heater core failure
  • Description/Symptoms: No heat from the vents, coolant leaking from the heater core
  • Solution: Replace heater core
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2017 Nissan March is a reliable and affordable subcompact hatchback with a few common issues. The most serious issues are the engine piston ring failure and the transmission slips or hesitates when shifting, which can be costly to repair. However, many of the other issues are relatively minor and inexpensive to fix.