NISSAN QASHQAI Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 27,096 MOT tests from 2,581 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every NISSAN QASHQAI has the same fault.

NISSAN QASHQAI's have a very good reliability rating of 600/999. The score was calculated from the average of every NISSAN QASHQAI that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	907/999Outstanding	76,655 miles	10,862 vehicles
N/A	N/A	857/999Excellent	73,187 miles	17,012 vehicles
N/A	N/A	784/999Very good	76,055 miles	13,663 vehicles
N/A	N/A	769/999Very good	83,293 miles	14,092 vehicles
N/A	N/A	733/999Very good	83,712 miles	17,715 vehicles
N/A	N/A	721/999Very good	73,809 miles	19,942 vehicles
N/A	N/A	691/999Good	74,713 miles	27,508 vehicles
N/A	N/A	648/999Good	77,671 miles	26,710 vehicles
N/A	N/A	626/999Good	76,988 miles	15,430 vehicles
N/A	N/A	537/999Above average	87,375 miles	12,241 vehicles
N/A	N/A	480/999Average	78,997 miles	17,205 vehicles
N/A	N/A	444/999Average	79,680 miles	12,837 vehicles
N/A	N/A	439/999Average	80,900 miles	5,213 vehicles
N/A	N/A	417/999Average	81,773 miles	7,685 vehicles
N/A	N/A	399/999Fair	80,534 miles	5,833 vehicles
N/A	N/A	376/999Fair	82,363 miles	4,150 vehicles
N/A	N/A	376/999Fair	81,494 miles	3,502 vehicles

How reliable is the NISSAN QASHQAI?

Based on 27,096 MOT tests from 2,581 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

2,581

MOT tests

27,096

Pass rate

77.2%

Median mileage

81,053 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every NISSAN QASHQAI has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 688 out of 999.

Common NISSAN QASHQAI MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 5,943 advisory comments and 427 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 2,217 advisory comments and 367 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1,009 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 935 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 627 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 579 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Track rod wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 530 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.

What to inspect

Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))

Ball joint wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 430 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn or damaged ball joint. Track rod ends are counted with steering, not here.

What to inspect

Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (A) (I))

NISSAN QASHQAI MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	29	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	36	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	64	5	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	97	109	85.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2022	93	203	85.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2021	63	223	84.8%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2020	91	389	90.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	173	1004	87.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	147	1014	85.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	239	2019	85.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	258	2446	83.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	237	2506	82%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	215	2616	80.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2013	179	2583	75%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	175	2763	72.7%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2011	136	2411	70.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2010	125	2329	71.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2009	103	2102	70%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2008	57	1225	70%	Tyre wear, Track rod wear
2007	40	923	70.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear

What to check when buying a used NISSAN QASHQAI

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Ball joint wear. Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.

Buying a NISSAN QASHQAI?

Common problems tell you what can affect NISSAN QASHQAIs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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