Nissan Qashqai J10
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
140–141 PS
2.0L Benzin
Two litres gets the job done
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Engine Overview
The Nissan Qashqai J10 is available with 4 engine variants — from 65 to 177 hp.
The Nissan 1.5L (Diesel, 103–110 PS) has the K9K (1.5L) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Nissan 2.0L (Diesel, 150 PS) has the M9R (2.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Nissan 1.6L (Benziner, 114–117 PS) has the HR16DE (1.6L) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Nissan 2.0L (Benziner, 141 PS) has the MR20DE (2.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension and steering joints worn Suspension components and steering joints on the J10 wear at an above-average rate. MOT reports show these items flagged significantly more often than the fleet average. Tie rod ends and ball joints are particularly affected. Symptoms: Thudding and clunking over road bumps, uneven tyre wear, imprecise steering from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Front shock absorbers prematurely leaking The Qashqai J10 front shock absorbers fail earlier than expected. Oil leakage is a typical picture at MOT inspection and often causes test failures. Symptoms: Soft, wallowy handling, continued bouncing after road bumps, oil film visible on the shock absorber body from 90,000 km | Low | |
| Sway bar end links wear early The Qashqai J10 sway bar end links wear from as early as around 36,000 km. Thudding over bumps is typical. Known production issue. Symptoms: Thudding/rattling at the front over bumps, loose noises at low speed from 36,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 37 weaknesses have been documented for the Nissan Qashqai J10 (2007–2010) — 24 engine-related and 13 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Suspension, Brakes, Rust, Electronics.
Qashqai (K9K, 2007–2010) — Be Careful: High-pressure pump metal contamination — total fuel system failure, Timing belt breaks prematurely — injection pump, EGR valve clogged with soot. Power: 103–110 PS.
Qashqai (M9R, 2007–2010) — Be Careful: Connecting rod bearing early failure with automatic, Turbocharger failure before 2011 build year, Injectors and high-pressure pump wear. Power: 150 PS.
Qashqai (HR16DE, 2007–2010) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretched, Elevated oil consumption from piston rings, Valve clearances require regular adjustment. Power: 114–117 PS.
Qashqai (MR20DE, 2007–2010) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretched — engine damage possible, Elevated oil consumption from crankcase ventilation, CVT gearbox oil cooler leaking. Power: 141 PS.
What to watch out for with the Nissan Qashqai? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee