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2013–2024 Nissan Qashqai · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Nissan Qashqai 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
£1,270
Worst case, everything
£6,500

The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2024 Nissan Qashqai is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,520£6,500 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionCritical

Xtronic CVT judder, overheating and failure

Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600

Inspect · Drive under load uphill and feel for slipping or flaring revs

ExhaustHigh

1.5 dCi DPF blockage and injector faults on town cars

DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600

Inspect · Check for limp mode, look at regen and injector history

ElectricalLow

Around-view camera and infotainment failures

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test every camera view and the touchscreen

SuspensionMedium

Front lower arm bushes and rear shock wear

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Bounce test and check for knocking on lock

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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