TransmissionHigh
CVT automatic gearbox overheating and juddering under load
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Drive up a long incline and feel for juddering or whining from the CVT
2013–2017 Nissan Note · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Nissan Note typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,600
- Top three risks, from
- £2,050
- Worst case, everything
- £12,400
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2017 Nissan Note is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £3,010–£12,400 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineMedium
1.2 DIG-S supercharged engine timing chain and supercharger wear
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Listen for chain rattle on start-up and whine from the supercharger
BodyworkMedium
Rear wheel arch corrosion on higher-mileage examples
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect rear wheel arches closely for bubbling paint and rust
Exhaust / EmissionsHigh
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) blockage and EGR valve clogging on 1.5 dCi models used primarily for short urban journeys.
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Start the engine from cold, check the instrument cluster for DPF or engine management lights, and rev steadily to 2,500 rpm to check for hesitation or excessive soot.
SuspensionMedium
Front strut top mount wear causing knocking over bumps
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check for knocking noises when turning the steering at low speed
SuspensionMedium
Front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting or tearing, leading to vague steering and uneven front tyre wear.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Apply the handbrake, engage first gear or Drive, and gently rock the car on the bite point while observing the front wheels for excessive fore-and-aft movement.
ElectricalLow
Central locking and keyless entry module faults
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Test all door locks and the keyless entry system for consistent function
Interior / HVACLow
Heater blower fan only operates on maximum speed (setting 4) due to a burnt-out resistor pack.
Air-con regas or compressor£90–£900
Inspect · Turn the ignition on and cycle the climate control fan manually through speeds 1, 2, 3, and 4 to ensure air blows consistently on every setting.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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