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

CVT automatic judder and whining (Qashqai J11)

Accepted Answer

The CVT automatic gearbox can develop a whine, judder when pulling away, hesitation or 'rubber band' slipping, sometimes with the car going into limp mode. Old fluid and overheating accelerate wear.

Question 3

Oil consumption and timing chain stretch (1.2 DIG-T)

Accepted Answer

The 1.2 DIG-T turbo petrol can burn oil and suffer timing chain stretch, especially on early cars. Symptoms are a low oil level, a rattle on start-up and engine warning lights; in severe cases the engine fails. Nissan applied software updates and engine repairs.

Nissan QashqaiQashqai J11

Known issues and common problems

Nissan QashqaiQashqai J11

Known issues and common problems

False emergency braking activations (Qashqai J11)1 solutionsHigh

CVT automatic judder and whining (Qashqai J11)at 120000 km · 1 solutionsHigh

Oil consumption and timing chain stretch (1.2 DIG-T)at 100000 km · 1 solutionsHigh