Nissan Qashqai J11 1.6 dCi, 130 PS, automatic (2014–2017)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Nissan Qashqai J11 (2014-2021): known problems and buying guide

  Prefer a car with service records. Check the 1.2 for oil use and chain noise, and the CVT history, before you pay.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ask whether the battery was replaced, and when. A weak battery can disable stop-start and the electronic handbrake.
7. 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

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

ADAC versions