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3.7

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Build Quality
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Value for Money
3.8
Noise Level
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Jor
JorNew South Wales
  J11 TS

What causes fan on for around 5mins after the engine is off? – What causes fan on for at less 5mins after the engine is off especially reverse park my Nissan qashqai? Coolant replace every second year and the water temperature always stay below half on the cold side. Is that possible CVT is overheating? Show details

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Cameron
CameronNSW139 posts
  Qashqai J12 Ti

Massive improvement over the previous generation...but not without some quality issues – The new Qashqai is massively improved over the previous generation car. It looks better, uses nicer materials, get's a fancy turbocharged engine and is simply more comfortable to ride in. The new design is part of Nissan's new design language and updated vehicle portfolio. It's great to see meaningful improvements around the exterior and… Read more

interior of this car that help make it truely competitive against the likes of VW, Kia and Hyundai.

I found it to be comfortable, easy-to-live with and packed with plenty of creature comforts that would be ideal for the daily drive.

It's simple to operate, smooth on most roads, but it isn't packing any Nissan Z DNA when it comes to engaging 'Sport' mode.

Some might not love the fact that this pure petrol model is on the higher side when it comes to consuming petrol. Instead, they'll be able to opt for the more economical 'e-power' trim that's just been announced.

During my time with the Qashqai I did spot some quality issues, like loose weather trim around the door and some rusty screws in a brand new car like this.

Despite that, owners that viewed my review mentioned they didn't experience this. So I'm just hoping this is the result of this being a very early example of the new Qashqai.

It's a solid option for families who have enjoyed their time in previous generations of Qashqai and are looking to update. And it's a solid alternative to the Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage if you were looking to purchase those.

Although if you do love the look of this Ti model and all the features it has, there is a higher price to pay for that.

*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.

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Cameron
CameronNSW139 posts
  J11 Midnight Edition

Basic, but practical – This is the swan song special edition review of the second generation Nissan Qashqai. To be specific, Nissan has built over 1.2 million units of the second generation Qashqai. By the time we’d reviewed this Qashqai Midnight edition, a new Qashqai had already been announced. When Nissan handed me the keys to the Qashqai Midnight edition, one… Read more

question was on my mind: Should someone buy this generation Qashqai, or simply buy the new 3rd generation?

I was generally quite impressed with the build quality of the Qashqai, with most touch points being solid and sturdy.

On the outside, the Qashqai is absolutely to spec. There was nothing obvious that would indicate that you had large panel gaps or poorly fitted plastic trim. It’s all typical Japanese fit and finish on the exterior. Moving inside, most pieces of trim were of decent quality.

What I wasn’t a fan of were the door handles, which just felt a tiny bit too cheap, made of exceptionally hard plastics. In addition, up on the dash, there was a trim piece that ran along the base of the windshield, where the far edges were visibly raised above the dashboard itself.

The 2nd generation Nissan Qashqai range started from $28,290 drive-away. If you wanted better lights, seats, wheels, cameras, and tech, you needed to up the ante to this Qashqai Midnight edition, which started from $37,690 drive-away.

As for maintenance, the Qashqai comes with a standard 5 year/unlimited kilometres warranty, which provides plenty of coverage over a reasonable amount of time.

This is where I desperately wished the Qashqai came with a turbo, or a hybrid option. Driving around town and on the highway, this Nissan provides pretty good sound isolation from the tires and outside world.

That’s until you need to accelerate, which is when the drone of the CVT and the naturally aspirated motor announce their presence.

CVT transmissions don’t actually change gears, they usually hold a rev and ride that rpm all the way up to speed. Combine this with a naturally aspirated motor, which usually delivers its power at the high end of the revs (aka the loudest part), and you get plenty of engine noise when modulating the accelerator.

Another noise intrusion comes in the form of a loud suspension knock that announces its presence when driving just a smidge too fast over speed bumps, or in slightly deeper potholes.

Braking in the Qashqai was an element that upon reflection, really impressed greatly helped by how light the Qashqai weighs, which comes in around 1300kg.

Brakes are progressive and will bring the car to a stop as you would expect. In addition, you have emergency autonomous braking systems which will help you brake a little earlier than you would in the event of an emergency. There’s also the use of an emergency brake warning, which will alert you if the car detects you’re about to run into an obstacle or another car.

You’re likely not buying a Qashqai for its straight-line speed, however, the 106kW and 200Nm produced from this naturally aspirated four cylinder definitely deliver reasonable performance.

Acceleration is around the 10 second mark to 100km/h, but that doesn’t really matter. What does matter is how the Qashqai performs, when getting up to speed, and for when you might need to accelerate to get around an obstacle. The overall power-to-weight ratio is around 78kW per tonne, which is actually nearly a full 10kW over the lighter and turbocharged Juke that I tested.

Combine this with the improved responsiveness of a naturally aspirated motor, and you have a relatively impressive motor that can get this Qashqai moving.

The CVT transmission does a fine job at getting the car up to speed, as it’s not banging through gears, instead, just riding the revs out to the speed you need it to be at.

Would I see this transmission as being capable of the ultimate test of a single lane highway overtake? Sure! However, just be ready to put the pedal to the metal, as you really need to rev this motor out to extract all of its power.

Combined, Nissan claims the Qashqai will achieve an urban fuel consumption figure of 9.2L per 100km, or 6.9L per 100km combined.

What was the fuel efficiency I managed to get when travelling predominantly around dense urban areas? 9.1L per 100 km is what I achieved.

The Qashqai is stripped down to the bare essentials inside. There’s nothing here that’s designed to be eye-catching or different, everything in here serves its purpose to the bare minimum.

However, the 7-inch touchscreen is an exception, for two reasons. One, it’s incredibly responsive for a lower cost SUV, and two, it has a unique coating on the surface which helps with swiping movements but also prevents fingerprints from remaining on the touch screen. This is something that I wish more cars featured on their screens.

The flat bottom steering wheel is meant to evoke a bit more visual theatre, but obviously doesn’t translate what the car’s core purpose as a family car.

I loved the use of leather and Alcantara throughout the interior, paired with the other Midnight edition appointments, like the illuminated ‘Qashqai’ door sill. These help lift the interior of the Qashqai into something that feels a little more premium.

There are some weird omissions - including no rear air vents, no rear USB ports (there is only one USB port for the entire cabin), and no lights for the vanity mirrors found in the sun visors.

The Qashqai boasts 430L of boot space, with the seats up, and up to 1598L with the rear row folded down.

Seats fold in a 60:40 split, which allows a parent and a baby seat to remain in place, and fold down one seat to pass through additional cargo.

In summer, I wouldn’t envy rear passengers, as there are no adjustable air vents found in the rear. Instead, passengers will need to ask the front occupants to blast the AC so they can cool down in the back.

Along with the missing AC vents, the single USB port will prove to be a pain, as it’s the only way to display Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the centre screen. This means that anyone who wants to use that USB port will need to disable whatever functions you were using with your smartphone. When you add the fact that the centre console lid doesn’t fold flat, this makes plugging in your device from the rear seats a bit of a pain.

In short, put this generation Qashqai on your list. It’s genuinely quite good, however, make sure you work out a good deal from your dealership or seller.

*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.

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Josh S.
Josh S.12 posts
  J11 Ti CVT

I love my Qashqai! – After years of going through multiple cars that were sub-par, I finally found a car suited to my needs. Comfortable, economical and smooth to drive, the Qashqai for me has been an excellent car in my one year of owning it. Getting 600+ kms to a tank with mostly city driving - the furthest I went was from Adelaide to Victoria, totalling 730 kms… Read more

before needing to fill up. It's surprisingly fuel efficient. A 30 minute drive without many stops gets about 5.3-5.5L per 100 kms. It averages 8 to 9 with city driving.

Its quick enough to get up to speed, transmission is smooth and it's responsive.

The stereo system connects to Bluetooth almost faultlessly every time but the hands free microphone is basic, callers on the other end have a hard time hearing you.

You don't have all the added bells and whistles most newer cars have, but it doesn't need it. The car just let's you drive!

Servicing has also been cheap.

Very happy with my Qashqai!

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gul
gulACT11 posts
  Fair Incentive J11 TS

best car safe for babies and car seats – great car , very economic isopod compatible and stylish car .black clean interior. great for going to work use it daily . every 10000 km i do the service which help with fuel and other smoothness of feh drive . not issues so far have been using it for 5 years now very happy . Show details

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DONT BUY NISSAN EVER
DONT BUY NISSAN EVERQLD2 posts
  J11 Ti CVT

Nissan qashqai ti is all looks and no performance. Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! – Ok - you want objective and accurate facts? The Nissan Qashqai TI is a vehicle to avoid for many reasons. Yes - it looks wonderful in the driveway, eg: you can reverse out with ease due to the 360 degrees around view monitor, but that's where it loses its edge. While riding fabulously high & up with the big boys, the car's technology is heavy… Read more

towards being parked or avoiding low-speed collisions. Around town, the CVT motor acts jerkily & is unresolved until above 90 km's. At that point, it transforms into a regal ride, sitting on it's 19 inch alloy rims, but I don't spend my life commuting. Not a smooth ride from 20 to 90km's, no refinement in engine control and braking is spongy at best. So, like any female fashion Model showing off a size zero body, it's all looks and no performance when and where you need it - proving that nobody, and especially not a AUD $41,000 SUV like the Nissan Qashqai, can survive on just looks alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In-depth reviews

Md910
Md9106 posts
  J11 TL

Update to my review from 2015 – Overall, it’s a very good car / economical and good performance especially on the open road. It is now 8.5 years old (Diesel) with 87 000km. It's only been serviced by Nissan and on to its third set of tyres. Nearly everything works, however: In winter the tailgate doesn’t stay up in cold weather, and it acts like a guillotine if you’re not… Read more

careful. Occasionally the fan won’t turn off, so I solve this when it happens by driving around the block. I worked out it mainly happens if I reverse up a hill or incline, or after a long freeway drive. The air-conditioner is usually very efficient when used for travelling to and from work and shorter trips, however, it cuts out after an hour or so. On longer trips in hot weather, it suddenly blows air that is hotter than leaving the windows open, which is not ideal when travelling on freeways or behind large trucks. Being a diesel, it’s important to take it for a good run every now and again, and I’ve learnt how to override some of the filter warnings.

skidz
skidz15 posts
  Dualis J10

2008 Dualis TI review update – I have owned my Dualis TI AWD since new (2008) At this point I have not had any cause for concern regarding the serviceability and reliability of our TI Dualis. The vehicle has done 83,000kms so far and has had no modifications. It gets a regular service (using genuine Nissan gearbox oil, being a CVT) but all other replacement parts have been… Read more

generic including the engine oil and filters. Rotors and pads were replaced at 60,000kms along with the tyres. Replaced standard tyres with Bridgestone 235/60/16 which are wearing much better at this stage of their life than the Bridgestone 215/65/16 originals. In my opinion the Dualis still drives like new but is showing her age with the chrome covering on the internal door release handles peeling and the plastic film covering the console cover and door panels around the door release starting to come away. Overall not bad for a 9 and a 1/2 year old car. Paint work is still OK except on the top of the bumper, below the tailgate, as it gets a bit of a hard time from loading pushbikes in and out of the boot. Leather seats standing up well with no rips, cracks or tears, and all other auxiliaries working as they should. Passengers often comment on how roomy it is in the back. I do miss having climate air and Bluetooth music streaming as they were not standard equipment in this model year but otherwise it is well equipped. We have driven this car on Fraser Island, in the snow in the snowy mountains and it has performed faultlessly. Fuel economy is around 6.9 to 7.5 on the open road and around 9.8 in town. I can highly recommend to anyone thinking of buying this model second hand assuming it has been well looked after.

TheTimsta
TheTimstaWA5 posts
  Dualis J10

Comfortable, Economical Diesel – Ours is a 10/2013 1.6L 6 spd manual diesel Dualis, purchased 27Sep21 with 103,400kms on the clock. At last fuel fill-up it had done 986 kms and I managed to squeeze 50 litres into the tank, = 5.071 litres per 100kms; = 1281 kms for its 65 litre tank. It's comfortable and eats up the miles with ease so why didn't I give it 5 stars? Because Nissan… Read more

claim it should average 1,444 kms per 65L tank and even using premium diesel I cannot get anywhere near that, even with mostly country driving where Nissan claims it can achieve 1,660 kms. Hmmm... Update 11/7/22: Added a power chip [via Amazon.com.au cost $193] in October 2021, mainly with a view to increasing economy, which the manufacturer claimed would produce up to 10% improvement...NOT. Maybe 1- 2 % [I have seen it indicate 1,340 kms total on the dash readout for its 65 L tank but have never achieved it. The average (which is mostly with shorter trips) equates to around 1,200 kms per tank]. The chip has added power and lessened the turbo lag. Indeed, when I read in the comments here about the CVT [constantly variable transmission] petrol models' lack of power up hills my little diesel is the opposite. It accelerates with ridiculous ease, even before it hits its maximum torque at 1,750 rpm, behaving almost as if the hill isn't there. Being in my 72nd year I and my wife enjoy the ride height of the Dualis. Very knee joint friendly for seniors, thank you. Recently had travelled 655.5 kms [included 2 Perth airport trips] when I topped the tank up to the brim with 32 litres of diesel. That = 1331.5 km for its 65 litre tank. Still 110 kms off what Nissan claim as an average...

Positive reviews

Andrew
AndrewSA3 posts
  J11 TS

Reliable and comfortable TS 1.6 DCI diesel engine – Update to a review from 4 years ago when vehicle had travelled 52,000kms. Vehicle has now travelled 123,000 kms and is a pleasure to drive. Repairs: 1 battery, new Michelin tyres at 85000 km and one rear turn indicator globe. I mainly use the vehicle for country driving with some city commuting. I bought the vehicle new from Lakeside Nissan and… Read more

have them service the vehicle every 10,000 kms. Fuel consumption @ 5.3 litres/100kms.

In these reviews I see a lot of negative comments on CVT's. The diesel Qashqai uses a pull chain CVT box and it does what it is designed to do, that is maintain engine revolutions at the most efficient RPM for the imposed load. For normal suburban 0-80 kmh roads the engine runs in the range of 1400-1700 RPM and up to 1900 RPM at 100-110 kmh on flat roads and up to 2500 RPM on steep hills.

Patricia Chant
Patricia ChantVIC
  J11 Ti CVT

This car is perfect for my needs – We bought this car as our family had grown. We had two grandchildren and it was hard leaning into my Elantra to do car seats etc. This is the perfect height. It is smooth to drive, comfort is great for long distance travel, and the extras on the ti are amazing. The sensors all around the car make parking a breeze. I have the car serviced regularly and have had no issues. Show details

C & D S
C & D SVIC4 posts
  J11 ST CVT

Glad we chose this car – We live in a country town and use the car for short trips around town, and much longer trips to visit family or go on holidays. After having smaller cars, we decided an SUV would be much more practical as we got older (Higher seats, easy to enter and exit) and would also have plenty of room for our luggage when travelling. We had tried a Qashqai… Read more

as a hire car for a holiday in WA and really liked it. We looked around at a few other models, but kept coming back to the Qashqai. Bought it a year ago and it has just had it's 10000 km service at the dealership. Absolutely no issues with the car at all. Easy to handle, very comfortable, even on long trips and also liked the cap priced servicing as we know exactly how much things will cost.

Negative reviews

Jaya B.
Jaya B.NSW2 posts
  Fair Incentive J11 Ti CVT

So Many issue – I have 2016 Nissan Qashqai Ti, it’s just 6 years old and giving so many issue. One big issue is the instrumental assembly(dash) stopped working and quote to fix is $3000. Other issue Back door while closing it’s making sound. Back door closing button stopped working Back door does not Opens and have to drive again and keep trying. Inside… Read more

light stopped working Car is more wobbly than normal. Though Nissan is a good and durable car. So disappointed.

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Andy
Andy
  J11 ST CVT

Wasting money for this car – Replace all break units, battery and tyres just after 40k. Radiator fan replace after 60k. Using cheap parts for new car and spent money for replace. Not worth it. Replacing parts are more expensive than regular logbook service. Show details

Great to deal with
Great to deal withWA6 posts
  J11 Ti CVT
Build Quality
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Noise Level

This car is by far the worst ive ever purchased – Bought this car at 100000k’s, 2014 , 2.0l CVT. The car is very under powered and the transmission is erratic to say the least. The finish on the car is good, but the weight to Power ratio sucks. The car also burns oil excessively, typical of a Nissan with a Renault engine. Looks very cheap under the hood. I would not recommend to purchase this car. Show details

Recent reviews

Kerrin
KerrinWA
  Dualis J10

Family transport with my 3 kid's if I can get it – Family transport with my 3 kid's if I can get it p

Jacob
JacobNSW31 posts
  Verified J11 ST-L

Great car! – Had this car for 7 months now, heaps of bang for my buck. Bought it as a demonstrator and this is my second Nissan. All the bells and whistles and features expected from a high end vehicle. Show details

Aza2
Aza2
  J11 ST-L

This car is awful – I hired this vehicle while on holiday and had instant regrets. It’s boxy, has no power, handles poorly and has way too much going on inside the vehicle. If this is the type of car you want, shop around for other makes, as this one will disappoint. Can’t wait to get home and back behind the wheel of my Tesla. Legacy car makers are doomed. Show details

Shenae
ShenaeNT6 posts
  J11 Ti CVT
Build Quality
Value for Money
Noise Level

Love the car - but SO much goes wrong – I got the car second hand with only 50,000kms on the clock, 2 years old. Loved it to begin with but in the 3 years I've had it, it's been part after part failing. First it was the tyres, constantly getting bubbles even in the new tyres. I have since purchased more expensive tyres and haven't had issues just yet. Next was the radiator fan assembly,… Read more

had to replace the whole thing. Now its a leak in the evaporator so I have no AC, I live in +35 degrees with 90% humidity, this is not okay. So I am having to pay over 2k to have it replaced. Great car with amazing specs, but just beware its costly to fix. Leather seats also split so needs to be upholstered which is another cost.

peter
peter5 posts
  J11 Ti CVT

very good – used privately used almost daily before covid now used once to twice per week for shopping or doctors appointments serviced at recommended intervals dealers log book service never had any issues mentioned by mechanic Show details

StevenL
StevenLVIC44 posts
  J11 ST CVT

Well made small SUV – Bought this car for my wife and she is enjoying it. It isn’t a driving enthusiast car but for my wife, it suits her very well. The CVT gives a “rubber band” experience when the transmission operates but she doesn’t mind it a bit. The shift is seamless and the rest of the features are delightful. Electronic parking brakes, 360 degrees camera, anti… Read more

collision braking, GPS are some of the features that she loved. The only negative is the lack of auto headlights sensor. The lack of Apple CarPlay doesn’t bother her because the mobile phone link up works. Size-wise, power to weight ratio and pleasant body design suits her to the tee.

BEDurag
BEDurag5 posts
  Fair Incentive J11 Ti CVT

Good car BUT – My car is used for family transport which is serviced regularly by a non dealer mechanic, it is now just over 12 months old & the issue I have had has been the navigation system which was out of date at time of purchase by about 2years, it took nearly 12 months to get an update after many many phone & emails to dealer & Nissan Australia. Very… Read more ·  1

happy with the vehicle otherwise but after sales efforts from Nissan Australia is something less than desirable

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Kate555
Kate555NSW57 posts
  Dualis J10

Fantastic mid sized suv – Bought brand new in 2010. Mainly used for daily commuting to and from work, the dog park on weekends and the odd road holiday. Its been really cheap to service once I stopped going to the dealership. I get it serviced twice a year or every 10000km. Does need a gasket replaced next service, other than that I haven't had any issues with it. Its… Read more

spacious inside, comfortable seats, good air-conditioning, split back seat, huge boot space and the dog likes it. Tyres can be a bit pricey - Ive got duellers on it as khumo had no grip in the wet.

Nomad
NomadNSW5 posts
  J11 ST CVT

Worst car ever had and sound system dreadful – This car has so much road noise, large turning circle for its size and the sound system is so poor I can’t even listen to it. I loved music in the car but Nissan you have gone cheap and nasty. Never buy another Nissan .  Show details

Ronnie Veerasamy
Ronnie Veerasamy2 posts
  Dualis / Qashqai

Amazing small SUV – I have owned the Nissan Qashqai since June 2018 and its performance is exceptional. Perfect for both city and country driving with excellent fuel economy. Very spacious with good climate control. Show details

Eileen Martin
Eileen MartinSA2 posts
  J11 Ti CVT

Awesome Power – This is my everyday car to and from work and travelling to sports in rural areas. I get my car serviced every 10,00,000km for main service and every 500,000km for the timing chain to make sure it stays in condition as it can be an issue in all cars with timing chains as they become slack better to prevent then break and replace I’ve done this under mechanical advice. All in all great car lovely power when overtaking and smooth on the roads  Show details

asmit61
asmit61QLD5 posts
  J11 N-Tec

Still loving it years later – Bought this car brand new and have had hardly any problems since owning it. After a few months I noticed the tiniest bit of rust where some of the joins are on a couple of my passenger doors but took it to Nissan for a warranty claim and they fixed it without too many dramas. Have been getting it serviced at Nissan as well and the car still runs… Read more

great, handles great, is really comfortable and economical on fuel. Three years later it drives exactly the same as when I bought it. As far as engine performance goes it does lack a bit of power especially when accelerating hard to get onto the highway - it will increase in revs then die down dramatically then increase again. Not a major drama for me as all I do is use it to get around town for errands, but my rev-head partner finds performance lacking compared to his turbo petrol car. All in all if this one was written off I would in a heartbeat purchase another one. Have never been so happy with the amount of inclusive safety and comfort features within a vehicle for the price I paid for it!!! Virtually a Qashqai lover for life!!!

Paul L.
Paul L.VIC
  J11 Ti CVT
Build Quality
Value for Money
Noise Level

Cracked Sunroof – Four year old Qashqai with a crack from an edge then right up the middle of the inner sheet of laminated glass. No damage on the external sheet of laminated glass, so my assumption is that it is a manufacture fault. Nissan have rejected my claim as there is a clause in the warranty about glass and the car is 12 months out of warranty. A significant cost to replace (almost $3000), so I am very disillusioned with Nissan Australia.  Show details

chr960
chr960VIC17 posts
  Dualis J10

Love Love Love – I bought my Dualis at 3 years old and I have had it for 8 years now. I have it regularly serviced and to date (fingers crossed) I have had no issues. It is great for around town or on longer trips, easy to park and I will keep it for as long as I can. My only criticism is the internal door handles are peeling, so obviously a plastic of some… Read more

sorts and the chrome is coming off which is not pretty, but that is the only thing I dont like which I think is pretty awesome.

Joe Smith
Joe SmithVIC8 posts
  J11 ST-L

Not too bad, except – 2019 Nissan Qashqai ST-L 2.0L petrol: Brought the car used only last year with just under 7,000km from the Nissan dealership and it has been pretty decent; good amount of tech, leather seats, good looking, etc. Around a month after we took the car for a service, we started hearing a whistling or cricket noise from the left C-pillar of the car and… Read more

we took it to the Nissan dealer and they said the number plates weren't fitted correctly so they fixed it; The problem then subsided for a bit of time until the same noise came back (but louder) so we need to take it back to the dealer again and the car only has 15,000km!

We previously had a 2010 Nissan X-Trail with 145,000km on the clock (When we traded it in) and it didn't have a single problem! They don't make Nissans like they used to, quite disappointed.

We are not to sure on what is causing the whistling or cricket noise from the left C-pillar of the car so if you know the answer, please answer below.

Joe Smith
Joe Smith   

4 months later and the "cricket noise" actually was a wheelarch that had detached and was rubbing… Read more (+2 replies)

Michaela c
Michaela cQLD
  J11 Ti CVT

Absolutely love this car – Runs amazing. Have had for 3 years and not a single problem. I do find it hard when needing to purchase a tyre if you get a flat while travelling as it's not a common one that most tyre shops stock. Great sound system. Great to drive and park. No problems doing long road trips or just around town. This car is also excellent on fuel.  Show details

Ebi
EbiNSW
  J11 ST CVT

Not high quality as I expected, had a brake failure – My 2018 Qashqai only 43,000 km on it got a brake failure in the middle of the road! The brake got stuck for no reason. Told the company and dealership could not figure it out, they didnt even repair the damge to the car caused by the stuck brake.  Show details

Nettie G
Nettie GNSW
  J11 ST CVT

Faulty Radiator Fan – The Radiator cooling fan has gone in my 2015 Nissan Qashqai ST. Took it to my mechanic, he was shocked to see this part needing replacing in his eyes prematurely in a car that has done 108,000k's. He phoned Nissan and couldn't believe the cost for a genuine Nissan part is $1,580.00, just the part this doesn't include installation. Thankfully he… Read more

has been able to obtain an after-market part for $500 and his cost to install is around $100. How lucky that I have a great mechanic. I recently have been informed that it is very common for this part to be faulty in Qashqai's that has around the 100,000k's on the clock. Interesting what you find out.

MelzY
MelzYSA
  Dualis J10

Dualis +2 TI-L 2012 J10 has done well - for minimal services and big kms – I purchased my Nissan Dualis +2 TI-L back in 2012 brand new for $39K, as at today I have travelled 223Kms I have never had an issue with it until now but, that is understandable for the kms it has travelled in its short life and the fact it has been serviced maybe 4 times in its life!! I use the car daily and run 60kms a day at minimum, I have… Read more

also done many long trips interstate. Most recently I have had to replace the ignition coils (and spark plugs while we were at it) as the thing broke down running on 3 cylinders, boy was that a crazy drive home.. yes I drove it home 20kms hr for about 3kms.

The transmission has become quite jumpy when placing into gear in the last 3 or 4 months and I have just been advised that there is too much pressure build up and I will need to have this serviced with solenoids and something else replaced at a cost of around $800.

Other than the above which I expected to happen as the car is not serviced regularly it has never missed a beat in the 8 years that I have owned it. This year alone I have spent $2500 (including the trans) on repairs/replacements.

I have never owned a car for more than 3 years and would generally trade in for another new one to avoid major services and problems that come with an older vehicle so this is all new for me. This car has all the mod cons you could want, heated seats, automatic windscreen wipers, 360c camera, moon roof, air bags galore and most importantly cruise control!

Very comfortable vehicle and nice to drive with great fuel economy for a 7 seater, that is one thing I will say.... the 2 rear seats are for children only, not much leg room back there at all, great as a 5 seater with a huge space in the boot/rear!

Peter
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Nissan qashqai 2015 – I drive every day and have found the qashqai to be great on fuel and have no mechanicalproblems in the 4 years I've owned it it's a dream to drive the only draw back is the stereo system interface with blue tooth works perfectly but very limited to other brands Show details

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