Steering column nut that can work loose and a forgotten steering gear needle bearing (Qashqai I, 2008 and 2009 recalls)

Engine / equipment

Nissan Qashqai I (J10) (with other Nissan models)

Period mentioned

Recalls of June 2008 and November 2009

Symptoms

Noises and play in the steering and, in the worst case, loss of steering.

Possible cause described

According to the ADAC, in 2008 the needle bearing of the steering gear may have been forgotten at assembly, which gives noises and play and, if ignored for a long time, can end in loss of steering; the steering of every car was checked and, if the bearing was missing, the gear was replaced (about two hours). In November 2009 the lock nut of the bolt between the steering shaft and the gear input could work loose and the steering fail; a retaining flange was added in half an hour. This second one covered 40,204 cars in Germany (with other models). Both are free.

Check for the garage

Ask Nissan by VIN whether they were done. If the steering makes noises or has play, do not keep driving and take it to a garage.

Cost cited in the source

Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database