Nissan Qashqai J10

Nissan Cascai was created by Nissan’s European division. Today, the Nissan Qashqai is the most popular compact crossover, firmly holding the first place in the list of sales.

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Nissan Cascai was created by Nissan’s European division. Today, the Nissan Qashqai is the most popular compact crossover, firmly holding the first place in the list of sales. For the first time the crossover was shown at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, and at the end of December of the same year began its production.

In 2008, the 7-seat version appeared in the Kashkai family. This model received an increased wheelbase and a slight change in the geometry of the body.

In 2010, Qashqai experienced a restyling, receiving a front-end lift. In the process of improvement, noise insulation was also improved.

What to expect from the “nomad” from the land of the rising sun. In general, the Kashkai has established itself as a reliable and unpretentious car, but with few reservations. But everything in order.

Engines

In the Russian market Nissan Kashkai was offered with two versions of gasoline engines 1.6 liters (114 hp, factory index HR16DE) and 2.0 liters (141 hp, factory index MR20DE).

The engines are very reliable and do not have any serious problems. The gas distribution mechanism of gasoline fours has a chain drive, designed for the entire service life of the engine. To date, the maximum Kashkai mileage I know is more than 200 thousand km. There are many people on the roads who have already punctuated more than 150 thousand km, and the engine continues to work “like a clock”. A more powerful 2-liter engine, although not an oil glutton, but oil consumption of 100-300 grams per 1000 km with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km is the norm.

The lower support of the engine, working on a kink, quickly fails. The problem is typical for engines of 1.6 liters. As a rule, it easily stretches more than 100 thousand km, but fans to light its replacement may need already at a run of 30 – 50 thousand km.

Engines 1.6 liters are equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and 2-liter - 6-speed. The CVT variator works in pairs only with a 2-liter engine.

Transmission

5-step manual transmission of some owners disturb barely perceptible hum or noise. Its source is the bearing of the primary shaft. As a rule, the noise is heard at idling speeds or when driving at speeds up to 40 km / h. But all the experiences of the owners of Nissan Kashkai with such boxes are groundless and in vain, the resource of the box is quite large. Some people manage to achieve silence by replacing oil. Particularly desperate people try to go through the box, but the hard work does not lead to positive results.

The clutch in most cases tends more than 100 thousand km. For lovers to suppress the clutch and “ignite”, it is given already at a run of 50 – 70 thousand km. Replacement at the official dealer will pull 20 thousand rubles along with work, third-party masters about 10 thousand rubles. And the original clutch costs about 6 thousand rubles and is represented by Valeo (3 thousand rubles Valeo clutch set in the auto parts store).

The CVT stepless variator is also survivable, the declared resource is at least 200 thousand km. Cases of box failure are rare, and if they occurred, then with a run of more than 50 thousand km. The automaker recommends replacing the working fluid every 60,000 km. When running more than 50 thousand km, sometimes there is a failure of the "mikrik", as a result of which the "R" mode (parking) is not removed. As a rule, it is enough to pull it over, less often it is necessary to replace it.

The all-wheel drive system comes only with a 2-liter engine, it is quite reliable and does not cause complaints.

Walking

The suspension is perhaps the weakest point of Kashkai. Replacement of the front hub may be necessary when running more than 50 - 60 thousand km. The original will require about 8 thousand rubles, the original will cost 3-5 thousand rubles. A little later, after the mark of 60 – 70 thousand km, the rear pillars, which begin to knock and leak, can also be replaced.

Support bearings stretch at least 70 – 90 thousand km. Often, Nissan Kashkai owners complain of “flicks” when driving, disappearing at negative temperatures. With the arrival of spring, they appear again. The reason for this lies in the bearings. Plastic from the spring under load is deformed, and when the rotating dry walls of the two cups of the bearing come into contact with foreign sounds.

Simultaneously with bearings, it may be necessary to replace the front shock pillars, stabilizer racks and stabilizer bushings. The latter, about the need for their replacement, will notify the owner of creaking and knocking when passing irregularities.

The steering rods will require replacement when running more than 60 thousand km. The front brake pads go up to 40 - 50 thousand km, the rear - up to 90 - 100 thousand km. The front brake discs live up to 90 thousand km, but more often they have to be changed when running 70 - 80 thousand km.

Other problems and malfunctions

There's no complaints about the body iron. As long as the Kashkai "don't bloom." Many owners of Nissan Qashqai note the low efficiency of the headlight washer, while consuming a huge amount of washing liquid. There are cases of condensation in front headlights and taillights. Most owners note the low "vivability" of passing lights, often burning out. This is likely due to the poor quality of the lamps themselves, as the Bosch and Philips models shine longer and better. The cabin of the updated Cascai is a little quieter than its predecessor. Crickets sometimes appear when running more than 60 - 80 thousand km. The screech arises from the linings of the central duct and the speakers of the audio system. Sometimes the central armrest creaks. Most often, the creaks in the front of the car are caused by a plastic lining outside at the bottom of the windshield. On some instances, when running more than 80 thousand km, the steering wheel begins to climb, which is caused by poor quality of the skin coating - acrylic film. From heating by the sun, it softens and under the effort of the hands begins to stretch and peel off the skin. Often, crossover owners complain of unsatisfactory operation of the stove, which very slowly warms up the car interior in cold winters. In some cases, the heater can be “treated” by a simple procedure. To do this, remove the front lower panel from the driver's side, then disconnect the heat sensor connector and install it back. Some owners with a run of more than 100 thousand km had to face the replacement of the air conditioner compressor.

Engines

• The engines are very reliable and do not have any serious problems.
• The lower support of the engine, working on a kink, quickly fails.
• The problem is typical for engines of 1.6 liters.
• km, but fans to light her replacement may need already at a run of 30 - 50 thousand km.

Transmission

• Replacing the official dealer will cost 20,000.
• The automaker recommends replacing the working fluid every 60,000 km. With a run of more than 50,000.
• Sometimes there is a failure of the "mikrik", as a result of which the "R" mode (parking) is not removed.
• As a rule, it is enough to pull it over, less often it is necessary to replace it.

Walking

• Replacement of the front hub may be necessary when running more than 50 - 60 thousand km. The original will require about 8,000.
• Simultaneously with bearings, it may be necessary to replace the front shock pillars, stabilizer racks and stabilizer bushings.
• The latter, about the need for their replacement, will notify the owner of creaking and knocking when passing irregularities.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Replacement of the unit at the official dealer draws 50 - 70 thousand.

Appetites of the gasoline engine Kashkai quite moderate, in the city 2-liter model with a variator consumes up to 12-15 liters, depending on the style of driving. On the track, the flow rate will be about 8 - 10 liters. Less powerful 1.6 liters and more economical: up to 10 liters in the urban cycle and 7-8 liters on the highway.

• Nissan Cascai was created by Nissan’s European division.
• Engines: The engines are very reliable and do not have any major problems.
• Transmission: Replacement at the official dealer will pull 20 thousand.
• Driving: Replacement of the front hub may be necessary when running more than 50 - 60 thousand km. The original will require about 8,000.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Replacing the unit at the official dealer draws 50 - 70 thousand.

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