TransmissionCritical
Xtronic CVT judder, overheating and failure
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Drive under load uphill and feel for slipping or flaring revs
2013–2024 Nissan Qashqai · common problems & known faults
The UK's original crossover default. The CVT automatic and the diesel DPF are the two decisions that set your price.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team · last reviewed August 2026
Quick answer
The most commonly reported faults on the 2013–2024 Nissan Qashqai are Xtronic CVT judder, overheating and failure, 1.5 dCi DPF blockage and injector faults on town cars and Front lower arm bushes and rear shock wear. Of the documented issues, 1 rated critical and 1 rated high · these are the ones worth inspecting first. Full inspection points, onset mileage and what to check are listed below.
Reliability snapshot
Based on the documented faults on this page for the Nissan Qashqai.
6.2/ 10
- Critical
- 1
- High
- 1
- Medium
- 1
- Low
- 1
Guidance only · reflects reported patterns, not a specific car's condition.
Nissan Qashqai problems by year
Which faults an average example has usually reached depends on its age. Pick a model year for the faults that matter on that build.
Known faults to check
ExhaustHigh
1.5 dCi DPF blockage and injector faults on town cars
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for limp mode, look at regen and injector history
ElectricalLow
Around-view camera and infotainment failures
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test every camera view and the touchscreen
SuspensionMedium
Front lower arm bushes and rear shock wear
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Bounce test and check for knocking on lock
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Should I buy a CVT Qashqai?
Only with a full test drive under load and evidence of CVT fluid changes. Failures are expensive.
Which Qashqai engine is safest?
The 1.3 DIG-T petrol for retail buyers doing shorter journeys.
What is the common MOT failure?
Suspension wear and worn front tyres from misalignment.
Sources & further reading
Faults are compiled from documented recalls, technical bulletins, owner reports and mechanic sources, then reviewed for accuracy. This is guidance only · not a substitute for a professional inspection.