Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 DIG-T, 115 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €464 | €8,999 | 310 | Petrol | HRA2 | Manual (6) | 2014–2017 |
| 1.5 dCi, 110 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €421 | €10,000 | 274 | Diesel | K9K | Manual (6) | 2014–2017 |
| 1.6 dCi, 130 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €427 | €10,900 | 184 | Diesel | R9M | Manual (6) | 2014–2017 |
| 1.6 dCi, 130 PS, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive Research | €444 | €10,900 | 184 | Diesel | R9M | Manual (6) | 2014–2017 |
| 1.6 dCi, 130 PS, automatic Research | €436 | €10,990 | 160 | Diesel | R9M | CVT-Getriebe | 2014–2017 |
| 1.2 DIG-T, 115 PS, automatic Research | €450 | €10,500 | 113 | Petrol | HRA2 | CVT-Getriebe | 2014–2017 |
| 1.6 DIG-T, 163 PS, 6-speed manual | €451 | €12,434 | 99 | Petrol | MR16 | Manual (6) | 2015–2017 |
At a glance
- Years: built 2014 to 2021. The facelift came in 2017.
- Reliability: 3/5. The 1.2 petrol has oil use and chain problems, the CVT wears early, and diesel turbos and particulate filters fail.
- DIY: 2/5. Chain, CVT and turbo work need a workshop. The basic checks need no tools.
- Prefer: a car with full service records, proof of oil checks and, on a CVT, fluid changes.
- Avoid: a 1.2 DIG-T (HRA2) with no oil or chain records, and a CVT with no fluid history.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.2 DIG-T petrol, HRA2 (115 PS, 2014-2018): oil use and timing chain faults, see the table.
- 1.6 DIG-T petrol, MR16 (163 PS, 2015-2018): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 1.3 DIG-T petrol, HR13 (140/160 PS, 2018-2021): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 1.5 dCi diesel, K9K (110/115 PS): turbo and particulate filter faults, see the table.
- 1.6 dCi diesel, R9M (130 PS, 2014-2018): turbo and particulate filter faults, see the table.
- 1.7 dCi diesel, R9N (150 PS, 2019-2020): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 6-speed manual, all engines: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- CVT (Xtronic), with 1.2 and diesel engines: wear and hydraulic block faults, see the table.
- 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT), HR13 and K9K from 2019: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil use and piston rings on the HRA2 | 1.2 DIG-T (HRA2), 2014-2018 | From low mileage | No confirmed price |
| Timing chain rattle on the HRA2 | 1.2 DIG-T (HRA2) | 60,000-100,000 km | No confirmed price |
| CVT wear and hydraulic block failure | CVT with 1.2 and 1.6 dCi | 50,000-150,000 km | No confirmed price |
| Turbocharger failure | 1.5 dCi and 1.6 dCi | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Diesel particulate filter and soot sensor | 1.5 dCi and 1.6 dCi | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Steering rack and tie rod wear | All models | 40,000-80,000 km | No confirmed price |
| Shock absorbers, bushes and hub bearings | All models | Often before 100,000 km | No confirmed price |
| Battery failure | All models, early batteries | Not stated | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Check the oil level on a cold engine and again after a drive. Ask for records of every top-up. Heavy oil use on a 1.2 DIG-T is a bad sign.
- Ask for chain and tensioner records. Listen at cold start for a rattle from the front of the engine. A rattle that lasts after start is a bad sign, and a workshop must check it.
- Ask for CVT fluid change records, about every 40,000 to 60,000 km. On a test drive, feel for judder, humming or a delay before the car moves. A CVT with no fluid history is a bad sign. Reading CVT fault codes needs a scanner.
- Ask for service records and the history of the particulate filter. On a 1.5 dCi or 1.6 dCi built 2014 to 2016, ask about the soot sensor, which can clog. A scanner shows the soot and pressure values.
- On a diesel, blue or black smoke under acceleration, or an engine that will not rev above about 2,000 rpm, is a bad sign. A scanner shows boost faults. A turbo is replaced, not repaired.
- With the front wheels off the ground, rock each wheel and check the tie rods. Play means a repair is due. A knock over small bumps points to the steering rack bushing.
- Bounce each corner of the car. Knocking from the rear shock absorbers is a bad sign. Listen for a hub noise that changes with speed.
- Ask whether the battery was replaced, and when. A weak battery can disable stop-start and the electronic handbrake.
- Check every recall for the VIN with a Nissan dealer before you buy. The campaigns in the Recalls table are the ones to ask about.
Running costs
| Operational | €161 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €140 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €143 |
| Total per month | €444 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €69 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 1,176
- 25th percentile
- €8,800
- Median price
- €10,390
- 75th percentile
- €11,900
- Median mileage
- 128,700 km
- Median first registration
- 2016
- Dealer share
- 79.4%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €11,107
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
Oil use and piston rings on the HRA2
The engine burns oil between changes, so the dipstick drops fast. Gebrauchtwagenberater and RAC both name large oil use on the 1.2 DIG-T. Russian press says the oil burn starts at small mileage.
The cause given is worn or faulty piston rings (gebrauchtwagenberater, t-j.ru). A garage that opened an engine found cylinder scoring, uneven bore wear, worn oil scraper caps and carbon on the valve lifters.
Warranty engine replacements do not help cars more than three years old (t-j.ru).
No confirmed price is given. Prevention: check the oil between changes. auto.ru advises an oil change every 7,000 to 8,000 km.
Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, RAC, t-j.ru, DRIVE2 garage
Timing chain rattle on the HRA2
The chain rattles or slaps at cold start or when the load changes. RAC reports rattling chains under acceleration. If the chain tensioner fails, the engine can be badly damaged (gebrauchtwagenberater).
The chain stretches from about 60,000 to 80,000 km (auto.ru), and sometimes nearer 100,000 km (zr.ru). A garage found wear marks on the front cover from the chain. The repair replaces the chain kit and the tensioner.
No confirmed price is given.
Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, RAC, auto.ru
CVT wear and hydraulic block failure
The CVT judders or jerks, hums, and delays before it moves. Some cars grind or show speed swings (gebrauchtwagenberater). Overheating, dirty fluid, high loads, towing and hard driving speed up the wear (auto.ru).
On the 1.2 (JF015E), the belt and pulley cones wear first. On the JF016E and JF017E units (the 1.6 dCi uses the JF017E), the hydraulic block is the most common failure (zr.ru). The JF015E is reported to fail in large numbers between 50,000 and 150,000 km (zr.ru). Repair is expensive and sometimes impossible (zr.ru), and it does not always succeed (t-j.ru).
No CVT repair price in EUR or GBP is given in the sources read.
Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, zr.ru, auto.ru, t-j.ru
Turbocharger failure
Autocar reports turbo failures on the 1.5 and 1.6 diesels. The symptoms are a rough engine, no revs above about 2,000 rpm, and blue or black smoke under acceleration. The fix is a replacement. Gebrauchtwagenberater names the turbo as a diesel weak point at high mileage or on short trips.
No confirmed price is given.
Sources: Autocar, gebrauchtwagenberater.de
Diesel particulate filter and soot sensor
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogs on diesels that do many short trips or run at high mileage (gebrauchtwagenberater). Autocar reports that the exhaust pressure sensor clogs with soot on cars built from April 2014 to May 2016. Autocar suggests an air-hose flush first, and a new sensor if that fails.
No confirmed price is given.
Sources: Autocar, gebrauchtwagenberater.de
Steering rack and tie rod wear
Tie rods and the steering rack wear at 40,000 to 80,000 km (zr.ru). A knock over small bumps usually means the steering rack support bushing has worn. Less often, a steering shaft joint is worn. The fix is a rack repair with a new bushing (auto.ru).
No confirmed price is given.
Shock absorbers, bushes and hub bearings
Rear shock absorbers knock when they wear out early. Autocar says some owners had them replaced by dealers free of charge. Squeaks come from stabiliser bushings, struts and the silent blocks of the front control arm and subframe, and they are worse in cold weather (auto.ru). Hub bearings often fail before 100,000 km (zr.ru). The front shocks and hubs last to about 100,000 km, then fail (t-j.ru). An AUTO BILD inspection article names worn rear axle joints as weak points.
No confirmed price is given.
Sources: Autocar, zr.ru, t-j.ru, AUTO BILD
Battery failure
A weak battery can disable stop-start and the electronic handbrake (Autocar). RAC says Nissan had a well publicised battery problem. Early FIAMM batteries did not last long, and later VARTA batteries are described as more durable (gebrauchtwagenberater). The ADAC breakdown statistics name the starter battery as a cause in each year from 2016 to 2023.
No confirmed price is given.
Sources: Autocar, RAC, gebrauchtwagenberater.de, ADAC
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany (press: auto motor und sport) | 9289 | Built 6 June 2017 to 21 February 2019 | Emergency braking can brake for no reason, at level crossings, low traffic lights, bridges and car parks. Free software update at a workshop, about 45 minutes. |
| Austria and UK (oeamtc, Auto Express) | Not given | Built September 2013 to May 2016 | The wheel-arch liner can deform and touch a brake hose. Workshop fits extra brackets, about 25 minutes. |
| UK and Germany (Auto Express, gebrauchtwagenberater) | Not given | Built July 2013 to October 2014 | The factory tow bar can come loose. The remedy is not stated. |
| UK (Auto Express, RAC) | Not given | Built June to October 2017 | The VIN label shows the wrong gross combination weight. The remedy is not stated. |
| UK and Germany (RAC, ADAC) | Not given | Built June 2017 to January 2018 | The door mirror indicator may not work with the heated rear screen on. Free software update, about 30 minutes. |
Maintenance
- Engine oil, 1.2 DIG-T: check the level between changes. auto.ru advises an oil change every 7,000 to 8,000 km.
- CVT fluid: change every 40,000 to 60,000 km. The sources give that range.
- Battery: ask when it was last replaced. A weak battery disables stop-start and the electronic handbrake.
Sources
English
German
- gebrauchtwagenberater.de, Qashqai problems
- AUTO BILD, TÜV inspection report
- ADAC Autokatalog, 1.3 DIG-T
- oeamtc, wheel-arch campaign
- auto motor und sport, emergency braking recall