TransmissionCritical
Xtronic CVT judder, overheating and failure
Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage · reliability compared
Both scores come from the documented faults we hold for each model · severity weighted, then priced at UK independent-garage rates so you can see which car carries the bigger risk.
The short answer
On the faults we hold, the Kia Sportage scores 3.8 against 3.5 for the Nissan Qashqai · fewer or less severe documented problems. The Kia Sportage carries the higher worst-case repair bill.
Nissan Qashqai
2013–2024
3.5/ 10
Buy with caution- Documented faults
- 8
- Critical / high
- 1 / 2
- Medium / low
- 4 / 1
- Priciest job
- £900–£2,600
- Worst-case total
- £10,950
Weak spots · Transmission, Exhaust, Electrical, Suspension
Kia Sportage
2017–2022
3.8/ 10
Buy with caution- Documented faults
- 8
- Critical / high
- 1 / 2
- Medium / low
- 3 / 2
- Priciest job
- £900–£3,200
- Worst-case total
- £12,100
Weak spots · Engine, Transmission, Electrical, Steering
The faults that decide it
ExhaustHigh
1.5 dCi DPF blockage and injector faults on town cars
Engine (1.2 DIG-T)High
Timing chain stretch causing cold start rattle and engine misfires.
EngineCritical
2.4 GDI engine failure / bearing knock.
EngineHigh
Oil consumption on GDI engines.
EmissionsHigh
DPF blockage and rising engine oil levels on CRDi models
Scores are computed from the documented faults in our library for each model · they reflect reported patterns, not the condition of a specific car.
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