Question 1

False emergency braking activations (Qashqai J11)

Accepted Answer

Owners report the automatic emergency braking activating with no obstacle ahead, for example near parked cars, on bends or under bridges. Nissan released software updates and radar recalibration.

Question 2

Dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear (1.5 dCi)

Accepted Answer

Judder when pulling away, a rattle at idle that stops when the clutch pedal is pressed and vibration through the pedal point to a worn dual-mass flywheel. It is common on diesel cars driven in stop-start traffic and is normally replaced together with the clutch.

Question 3

DPF blockage from short journeys (1.5 dCi)

Accepted Answer

The diesel particulate filter on the 1.5 dCi needs regular sustained runs at motorway speeds to regenerate. Cars used mainly for short urban trips light up the DPF warning, lose power and may go into limp mode; repeated interrupted regenerations also dilute the engine oil with diesel.

Nissan QashqaiQashqai J11

Known issues and common problems

Nissan QashqaiQashqai J11

Known issues and common problems

False emergency braking activations (Qashqai J11)1 solutionsHigh

Dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear (1.5 dCi)at 150000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

DPF blockage from short journeys (1.5 dCi)1 solutionsMedium