Weak points of the Nissan Qashqai I according to the ADAC: mounts, brakes, oil leaks and turbo

Engine / equipment

Nissan Qashqai I (J10), petrol and diesel

Period mentioned

2007–2014

Symptoms

Axle mounts and steering joints with play, brakes that fail too often, oil loss at the drive unit and, among component faults, the alternator (2014), clutch slave cylinder (2009), turbo and intercooler lines (2012) and spark plugs (2010).

Possible cause described

According to the ADAC, the Qashqai is in the front of the midfield in the breakdown statistics and is unlikely to be left stranded, and a series of recalls fixed the early problems. In the German roadworthiness test, however, it does poorly: the number of defect-free cars is below average in every year. It lists as drawbacks the high boot sill, the lack of pinch protection on the electric windows (except the driver's) and above-average defects at the inspection. Of the diesels it highlights the 103 to 110 PS 1.5 dCi, economical and with a reputation for durability, and the 130 PS 1.6 dCi as the best choice.

Check for the garage

Check the axle mounts, steering joints, brakes and oil leaks, and ask by VIN about the recalls (steering, steering wheel hub, turbo hose and, on the 1.5 dCi, the high-pressure pump pulley).

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