Nissan Serena2017

Known issues

• CVT transmission occasional hesitation or shudder during low-speed acceleration or parking manoeuvres
• Hybrid battery capacity loss and degradation in high-mileage examples (150k+ miles)
• 12V auxiliary battery discharge issues if vehicle left unused for extended periods
• Engine carbon build-up on direct injection petrol units with extended oil change intervals
• Occasional rattling from engine bay at cold start, related to hybrid system engagement
• Torque converter noise during hybrid-to-petrol transition in some examples

Good for

• Practical seven-seat family MPV with flexible interior configuration
• Respectable fuel economy (45–55 mpg combined) for a vehicle of this size
• Smooth, quiet driving experience in hybrid mode around town and low-speed urban driving
• Established hybrid reliability with millions of units sold globally; parts and servicing widely available