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How reliable is the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. 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.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92.7% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 3,098 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92.7%.

First-time inspection pass rate92.7%
Dangerous defect rate
2.6%
Retest rate
7.5%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
33,412 km
Age 5
59,358 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 26 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,583 km
Low 25%
7,075 km
Median
12,002 km
High 25%
17,371 km
Top 10%
21,415 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1.6%
A tyre seriously damaged0.8%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm0.8%
A tyre cords visible or damaged0.6%
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen0.4%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(1.8%)
Front Nearside(1.7%)
Front(0.8%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A reliability by year

How the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A 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 cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
093%21,018 km
202092.7%59,358 km
202194.1%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A as a model. The reliability of any individual Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 93%. 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 N-Tec Dig-T S-A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.8% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.8% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.6% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (0.4% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A?

For a typical Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 33,412 km at 3 years, 59,358 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 N-Tec Dig-T S-A 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.

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