Used Nissan Qashqai

What to know before buying: Nissan Qashqai

From 2 forum threads and 2 press tests · updated 12/10/2026

What the reviews say

• The Qashqai combines a raised driving position and SUV practicality with family-hatchback dimensions and economy.[2]one source
• The review describes the Qashqai as roomy, easy to drive and economical for everyday family use.[4]one source
• An owner of a second-generation 1.2 petrol manual found the boot adequate for weekend trips with two adults and two children, while the clearance suited Riga’s potholes and kerbs.[1]one sourceSecond generation
• The same 1.2 owner sometimes wanted more power for quick urban starts and also noted a slight dashboard rattle and irritating stop/start behaviour.[1]one sourceSecond generation

Typical faults

• The J10’s Jatco CVT can overheat, whine and suffer belt or pulley wear, with the risk becoming relevant from roughly 80,000 km.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10

  80 000+ km · HR 1.6, MR 2.0

• On the J10’s 1.5 dCi K9K, long oil-change intervals or incorrect oil can damage the connecting-rod bearings, especially from roughly 100,000 km.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10

  100 000+ km · K9K 1.5 dCi

• Early 1.5 dCi K9K engines up to around 2010 had reported Delphi injector and high-pressure pump failures when water contaminated the fuel.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10

  K9K 1.5 dCi

• The J10’s MR20 petrol engine has reports of timing-chain noise and oil consumption becoming relevant from roughly 120,000 km.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10

  120 000+ km · MR 2.0

• On the J10’s 1.6 dCi R9M, urban use can clog the EGR valve and DPF, with the risk noted from roughly 100,000 km.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10

  100 000+ km · R9M 1.6 dCi

• Some Qashqais have reports of early brake-hose wear, brake-fluid leaks and faster pad wear, especially in urban use.[4]one source
• Older, higher-mileage cars can develop rear-suspension knocks caused by bushes, dampers, anti-roll bars or loose fittings.[4]one source

Which engine and version to take

• In the J10 engine comparison, the M9R 2.0 dCi is listed as a lower-risk option with no known problems shown.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10

What to avoid

• Avoid a J10 1.5 dCi K9K without convincing oil-change and fuel-system history because of its bearing and injection risks.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10
• If brisk urban starts matter, the second-generation 1.2 petrol may disappoint: its owner wanted more power almost every day.[1]one sourceSecond generation

What to check at the inspection

• On a J10 with CVT, check for acceleration whine, judder, fault codes and fluid-change records; the source specifies a 60,000 km interval.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10
• On the 1.5 dCi, check oil pressure, lower-engine noise, oil-change frequency and injector correction values.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10
• Start the 1.5 dCi from fully cold and use diagnostics to check injection corrections and fuel-system operation.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10
• On the 1.6 dCi, inspect DPF data and EGR faults; on Euro 6d versions also check for AdBlue and NOx-sensor errors.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10
• During the test drive, check reverse engagement, stiff shifts and steering-wheel vibration, and listen for suspension knocks over bumps.[4]one source
• On an older J10, carefully inspect the body and underside.[3]one sourceNissan Qashqai J10

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]iauto.lv — Lietotāja "EsAicis" atbildes - Forums · forum
2. [2]iauto.lv — "Nissan Qashqai" veiksmes stāsts 10 gadu garumā · forum
3. [3]autoradars.lv — Nissan Qashqai J10 (2006 - 2013): problēmas un riski · press
4. [4]bumper.co — Is the Nissan Qashqai Reliable? Common Faults & Repair Costs · press

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