my first D40 57 back axell blew up 2000 miles , spring on back went 5000 mile clutch 6000 mile heater/ aircon broke, satnvav needed new bits, nissan swaped it my replacemet clutch went 2000 miles, engine cut out on motoway twice axel went 5000, nissan replaced it , my third 08 running like a dream touch wood
Sounds familiar my mates d40 on 55 plate has had all of the above as well wouldnt touch one with a barge pole!!!