Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Low oil warning, blue smoke
Fix: Check oil every fill-up; engine repair
€1,000–3,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Nissan Qashqai (J11)
2013–2021
4
engines covered
14
known faults
424,590
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
15
official recalls
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The Nissan Qashqai (J11) was built from 2013 to 2021.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 14 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 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.5 %), tyres and wheels (5.3 %), brakes (5.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension. It fails less often than average on: body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · Renault RN17 / MB 229.5 · ~4.8 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 |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft)
Timing chain stretch
usually 80,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Follows low oil; rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€800–1,500
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
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
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)
EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator / boost pressure
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Timing chain noise / stretch (vans)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
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
DCT (7-speed, wet)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) 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 10,000 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: 424,590 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.8 % | 5.0 % | 6.9 % | 9.6 % | 11.6 % | 14.5 % |
| Suspension | 0.8 % | 4.5 % | 11.9 % | 19.2 % | 23.0 % | 24.1 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.8 % | 3.8 % | 7.9 % | 10.0 % | 11.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.0 % | 5.3 % | 6.8 % | 8.8 % | 9.8 % | 11.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.4 % | 6.5 % | 10.3 % | 15.6 % | 19.8 % | 20.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.6 % | 2.0 % | 4.0 % | 5.0 % | 4.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.5 % | 1.5 % | 2.5 % | 3.9 % | 5.0 % | 7.3 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (15). 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.
- Fuel system Qashqai (J12) Fuel Pipe20/10/2025 · R/2025/424
- Visibility Qashqai (J12) Battery Management System10/04/2025 · R/2025/128
- Other Juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan17/06/2024 · R/2024/234
- Steering On affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel. The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel.06/02/2024 · R/2024/021
- Steering The steering assist may cause a clacking noise during steering operation.01/11/2021 · R/2021/386
- Other The incorrect weight information was applied to the certificate of conformity28/06/2021 · R/2021/147
- Doors / locks / lids Possible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch14/08/2020 · R/2020/220
- Suspension / axles Incorrect permissable front axle figures were given on the VIN label18/12/2019 · R/2019/413
The other recalls (7) are listed in the app.
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