2013 Nissan Qashqai: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2013 Nissan Qashqai
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Steering recalls
This Qashqai was recalled five times over steering, including power steering that could fail on cars built August 2010 to August 2011.
At the viewing: Ask a Nissan dealer to check the VIN.
- All engines
Ignition barrel failure
The ignition barrel can fail so the key won't come out or the engine won't switch off. It's about £500 to fix.
At the viewing: Turn the key through every position and take it out.
- All engines
Worn rear shocks
Rattles from the rear suspension and worn rear shock absorbers are common.
At the viewing: Listen over bumps and look for oily shock absorbers behind the rear wheels.
If it needs doing: Shock absorbers (pair), about £200–£300. ClickMechanic
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Qashqai compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,963 | Tyres 17% |
| 2022 | 44,556 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 60,938 | Tyres 21% |
| 2020 | 98,633 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 148,211 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 139,650 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 176,794 | Tyres 32% |
| 2016 | 173,164 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 166,644 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 132,431 | Suspension 41% |
| 2012 | 119,401 | Suspension 56% |
| 2011 | 97,537 | Suspension 60% |
| 2010 | 89,993 | Suspension 61% |
| 2009 | 66,064 | Suspension 66% |
| 2008 | 38,220 | Suspension 65% |
| 2007 | 28,136 | Suspension 65% |