Panoramic roof / sunroof leaks
usually 60,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Damp headlining, water inside
Fix: Clear drains; reseal
€0–300
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Nissan Qashqai (J10)
2006–2013
4
engines covered
15
known faults
192,622
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
11
official recalls
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The Nissan Qashqai (J10) was built from 2006 to 2013.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 15 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco): it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €1,500–4,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (28.7 %), suspension (27.2 %), steering (17.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / Nissan · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SN · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front lower arm bushes
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocks, pulls under braking
Fix: Replace arms / bushes
€150–350
Faults by engine
1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE)
Timing chain stretch (rare)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€600–1,100
Ignition coil
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€60–150
2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE)
Catalytic converter / pre-cat (QR25DE)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: QR25DE
Signs: Rattle from the exhaust, poor running — debris can enter the engine
Fix: Replace the catalyst
€500–1,200
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Injector wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke
Fix: Replace injectors
€600–1,400
Crankshaft bearing wear
usually 180,000–280,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock under load; worse on older engines
Fix: Keep oil changes at 10,000 km
€1,500–3,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)
Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil above max — risk of engine runaway
Fix: Change oil early; RN0720 oil
€0–150
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Crankshaft bearings (early engines)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
model years 2005–2009 only
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Short oil intervals; bearings
€1,500–3,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
X-Tronic / Xtronic CVT (Jatco)
CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km; valve body or rebuild
€1,500–4,000
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 192,622 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.7 % | 5.7 % | 10.3 % | 15.0 % | 17.4 % | 19.7 % |
| Suspension | 6.3 % | 12.1 % | 21.0 % | 27.2 % | 30.1 % | 30.2 % |
| Steering | 1.4 % | 5.5 % | 12.2 % | 17.7 % | 20.5 % | 21.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.8 % | 4.3 % | 6.4 % | 8.6 % | 10.1 % | 11.3 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 9.8 % | 15.2 % | 22.6 % | 28.7 % | 31.7 % | 34.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.7 % | 4.0 % | 9.6 % | 13.1 % | 14.2 % | 14.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.6 % | 1.3 % | 2.5 % | 4.4 % | 5.7 % | 7.2 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (11). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Rear right wheel arch protector may deform and rub against and damage brake hose27/11/2017 · R/2017/295
- Other Towbar may detach08/12/2014 · R/2014/157
- Steering Possible loss of steering24/09/2012 · R/2012/103
- Fuel system Fuel may leak03/04/2012 · R/2012/038
- Steering Power steering assistance may fail23/01/2012 · R/2011/159
- Steering Loss of steering23/11/2009 · R/2009/106
- Fuel system Fuel may leak from particulate filter08/12/2008 · R/2008/174
- Engine / loss of power Engine may stall24/07/2008 · R/2008/117
The other recalls (3) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026