Nissan Qashqai J10 2.0, 141 PS, 6-speed manual (2007–2010)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Nissan Qashqai J10 (2007-2014): known problems and buying guide

  Prefer a 1.6 petrol with service records. Check the 2.0 timing chain, oil use and CVT cooler before paying.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. On a 2.0 MR20, ask for timing chain or timing service records. A stretched chain needs a workshop to check it.
2. On a 2.0 MR20, check the oil level after a drive and ask for oil records. Heavy oil use is a bad sign. Two sites also name cracked heads, which let coolant into the oil.
3. On a manual, test the clutch on a hill. Slipping is a bad sign. On the 5-speed, a second gear that is hard to engage points to a worn synchro ring.
4. With the front wheels off the ground, rock each wheel and check the tie rod ends. Play means a repair is due. Check the steering rack for play too.
5. Bounce each corner of the car. Shock absorbers wear early on this model, so a car that keeps bouncing needs new ones.
6. Look under the sills and the rear subframe. Rust is reported on older cars, mainly the sills. Walk away from flaking metal or holes.
7. Check every recall campaign for the VIN with a Nissan dealer before you buy. The brake-line and steering-wheel campaigns are in the table below.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions