Nissan Qashqai common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Nissan Qashqai at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 554,777 UK MOT tests of the Nissan Qashqai in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is track rod end (ball joint has excessive play): recorded on 18% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 8.3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (8.6×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (5.7×); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (5.2×). The most common reasons a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT are track rod end (ball joint has excessive play); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn); position lamp (not working).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Nissan Qashqai
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Nissan Qashqai than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2007–2009 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 18% | 2.1% | 8.3× | 12,687 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.3% | 0.5% | 8.6× | 1,882 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 10% | 1.8% | 5.7× | 22,558 |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 12% | 2.3% | 5.2× | 15,348 |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn | MOT fail | 2012–2014 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 13% | 2.4% | 5.5× | 3,023 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 9.9% | 2.1% | 4.7× | 4,856 |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 6.1% | 1.7% | 3.6× | 5,741 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.8× | 14,961 |
Nissan Qashqai by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 18,793 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (5.9%, 1.7×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 68,981 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (14%, 1.5×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 48,179 | Brake pads: wearing thin (20%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%, 2.1×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 16,126 | Brake pads: wearing thin (18%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (13%, 2.6×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3,891 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (9.5%, 2.7×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,018 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (7.8%, 2.8×) |
Nissan Qashqai by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10,996 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (8.3×) |
| 2008 | 14,328 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (8.5×) |
| 2009 | 24,166 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (7.6×) |
| 2010 | 31,891 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (7.2×) |
| 2011 | 34,036 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (8.6×) |
| 2012 | 40,983 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (6.5×) |
| 2013 | 45,752 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.7×) |
| 2014 | 45,100 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (5.8×) |
| 2015 | 56,224 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.7×) |
| 2016 | 58,301 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.4×) |
| 2017 | 59,522 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3.8×) |
| 2018 | 47,329 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.8×) |
| 2019 | 50,513 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.9×) |
| 2020 | 33,810 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.8×) |
| 2021 | 1,767 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (1.7×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Nissan Qashqai?
In 554,777 UK MOT tests of the Nissan Qashqai in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is track rod end (ball joint has excessive play): recorded on 18% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 8.3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (8.6×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (5.7×); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (5.2×). The most common reasons a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT are track rod end (ball joint has excessive play); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn); position lamp (not working).
Why do Nissan Qashqais fail the MOT?
Across 554,777 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Nissan Qashqai were track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (12% of tests); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn) (8.9% of tests); position lamp (not working) (12% of tests).
At what mileage do Nissan Qashqai problems start?
The clearest Nissan Qashqai-specific issue, track rod end (ball joint has excessive play), peaks against other cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) on 2007–2009 cars (18% of tests vs 2.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Nissan Qashqai data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 554,777 tests of the Nissan Qashqai. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.