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
- £8,800
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 £2,420–£8,800 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
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
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
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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