In short
At 11–12 years (mostly built 2013–2015) 11.8% of 3,276 inspected Nissan Qashqai Is had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 7.2% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 58% more often on this model than on average (rank 295 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns steering, control arms / ball joints and brakes — steering occurs 8.3× as often as on comparable cars.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Nissan Qashqai I — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/nissan/qashqai-i/
A-problems
11.8%
n = 3,276 · 95% CI 10.8 – 13.0%
National, same age
7.2%
n = 782,549 · 95% CI 7.1 – 7.2%
Defects at the APK by age
- Nissan Qashqai I
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 1 | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | 3,276 | 11.8% | 10.8 – 13.0% | 50.4% | 7.2% |
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 14,781 | 16.6% | 16.0 – 17.2% | 54.0% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 11,104 | 24.1% | 23.3 – 24.9% | 58.2% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6.2% · n = 3,276 · 5.4 – 7.1% | 8.3× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 4.9% · n = 3,276 · 4.2 – 5.7% | 3.8× | |
| Brakes | 1.3% · n = 3,276 · 1.0 – 1.8% | 0.5× | |
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 0.4% · n = 3,276 · 0.2 – 0.6% | 0.9× | |
| Springs and shock absorbers | 0.3% · n = 3,276 · 0.2 – 0.6% | 0.2× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2007 – 2015
- RDW type code(s)
- J10
- Trade name(s)
- QASHQAI
- Registered (type group)
- 25,632
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Qashqai generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 11–12 years. Qashqai I: 11.8% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Qashqai reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 11–12 years 11.8% of inspected Nissan Qashqai Is had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 7.2% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Nissan Qashqai I compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 58% more often on the Nissan Qashqai I than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 295 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 11–12 years were then mostly built in 2013–2015. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are steering, control arms / ball joints, brakes. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
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