Known faults for Nissan.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. Clunk, pop or bump from the top of the front suspension when turning the steering wheel (Leaf ZE0 and Juke F15)2 models

   Suspension and steeringJuke (F15) · Leaf (ZE0)

2. No air from any vent because snow has built up at the blower inlet (Qashqai J11 and X-Trail T32)2 models

   Climate controlQashqai (J11) · X-Trail (T32)

3. Vibration or judder from the rear when turning slowly on dry roads (Qashqai J11 and X-Trail T32 with four-wheel drive)2 models

   TransmissionQashqai (J11) · X-Trail (T32)

4. Clicking or popping from the front axle area when pulling away, accelerating or slowing down (Leaf of 2018–2023)1 model

   Suspension and steeringLeaf (ZE1)

5. Clicking, rattling or squeaking from the rear over bumps because of debris on the shock absorber mounts (X-Trail T33)1 model

   Suspension and steeringX-Trail (T33)

6. Horn not working because of a pinched ground wire in the horn pad (Leaf of 2018–2023)1 model

   Electrical and electronic systemsLeaf (ZE1)

7. The car will not start with codes P31E7 and P0AA6 because of a battery module with a bent retention plate (Leaf e+ 62 kWh)1 model

   High-voltage batteryLeaf (ZE1)

8. The climate control blower does not work on cold starts and starts when the A/C is switched off and on (X-Trail T33)1 model

   Climate controlX-Trail (T33)

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Rear door child lock that may not work (Qashqai J11 and Juke F15 of 2015–2018, recall PS0C1)Bodywork
• Rear oxygen sensor that fails without lighting the engine warning light (Qashqai J11, Juke F15 and X-Trail T32 of 2014–2016)Exhaust and emissions
• Rear right wheel-arch liner that rubs the brake hose and may make it leak fluid (Qashqai J11 of 2013–2016)Brakes
• Radiator fan that may stop because of a capacitor in its controller, making the engine overheat and lose torque (Qashqai J11 of 2018)Cooling
• Failed indicator with no dashboard warning because of the body control module software (Qashqai J11 of 2017–2018)Lighting
• Door mirror indicator that does not work with the heated rear screen on (Qashqai J11 of June 2017)Lighting