Nissan Qashqai Buying Guide

2 Known Issues to Check

We track 2 known issues for the Nissan Qashqai in the Australian market. 1 of these are high severity and could result in significant repair costs. Check the details below before buying.

Known Issues

CVT shudder or transmission wear (Jatco CVT)

HIGH

Affected Years

2014–2021

Typical Repair Cost

$3,000–$7,000

Ask the Seller

"Any shudder or hesitation when accelerating from low speed? Has the CVT fluid been serviced regularly?"

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Timing chain stretch on MR20DE petrol engines

MEDIUM

Affected Years

2014–2017

Typical Repair Cost

$1,500–$3,000

Ask the Seller

"Any rattling noise from the engine at cold start? Has the timing chain ever been inspected or replaced?"

Petrol

Transmission Notes

The Nissan Qashqai uses different automatic transmission types depending on the model year:

2014–2021 CVT (Continuously Variable)

Questions to Ask the Seller

Use these questions when inspecting a Nissan Qashqai:

1 Any shudder or hesitation when accelerating from low speed? Has the CVT fluid been serviced regularly?
2 Any rattling noise from the engine at cold start? Has the timing chain ever been inspected or replaced?