Nissan Qashqai J11: suspension joints, brake discs, lights and emissions at the inspection according to AUTO BILD

Engine / equipment

Nissan Qashqai J11, all versions

Period mentioned

2014–2021

Symptoms

Wind noise at the doors; rarely, chipped paint. The source describes no other symptoms: the rest are defects found by the German roadworthiness test.

Possible cause described

AUTO BILD (2026 TÜV report, June 2026) says that at the German roadworthiness test the Qashqai shows worn suspension ball and guide joints, brake discs that wear quickly although the cars do not cover many kilometres, front and rear lights failing more often than normal on young cars and too many failures at the emissions test. According to the ADAC, quoted by the magazine, the J11’s 12 V batteries are rather weak. The recalls it lists are for drive failure, the child lock, a fire risk, a software update and the emergency braking assistant.

Check for the garage

Before the MOT or periodic inspection, and when buying one second-hand, look underneath: suspension joints, brake discs and exhaust; check all the lights too. If the car is slow to start, have the battery tested.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database