How reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Nissan Qashqai passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 145,282 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 84.8%.
Nissan Qashqai reliability by year
How the Nissan Qashqai performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 54.1% | – |
| 2008 | 52% | – |
| 2009 | 51.8% | – |
| 2010 | 54.9% | – |
| 2011 | 57.2% | – |
| 2012 | 59.8% | – |
| 2013 | 64.2% | – |
| 2014 | 73.7% | – |
| 2015 | 77.9% | – |
| 2016 | 81.2% | – |
| 2017 | 84.8% | 68,400 km |
| 2018 | 86.9% | 65,160 km |
| 2019 | 90.1% | 61,529 km |
| 2020 | 93.3% | 58,035 km |
| 2021 | 93.6% | – |
| 2022 | 97.7% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Nissan Qashqai as a model. The reliability of any individual Nissan Qashqai also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Qashqai reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Nissan Qashqai passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 85%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Nissan Qashqai?
The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.2% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1% of inspections); A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (0.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.7% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Nissan Qashqai?
For a typical Nissan Qashqai, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, 68,400 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Nissan Qashqai before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.