2009 Nissan Qashqai Tekna 1.5 dCi turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Good car, but it could be better

Faults:

The cover for the speedo and other dials fell off in the first week; had not been clicked in properly.

Rear shocks needed replacing after 18 months.

Rear parking sensor stopped working.

Had to go back for brake recall.

Had the wrong engine plate identity plate fitted.

General Comments:

The Qasqai is great at long runs; we took ours to the south of France, fully loaded with a roof box, and it sat on the motorway at 80-90mph with no problems.

I wish I had gone for the +2 version to get that extra room in the boot.

Can't complain about the fuel economy; on a recent trip I got from Nottingham to Paris on just over half a tank.

One thing is you can't have the radio on while the ignition is off.

I have had the car for nearly 3 years now, and for all its faults, I really like it, but wish the build quality was better, and for more space in the cabin.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 4th November, 2011

31st Mar 2013, 10:28

Just bought a 2009 Qashqai Tekna 1.5 dCi. Nice to drive, but the heater is useless! Been back to the supplying dealer who tells me "they are all like that". Surely this is not true; it is like a 1960's car heater.

In reply to 31st Mar 2013, 10:28

3rd Apr 2013, 16:34

I think the problem is (as with mine) because it's a diesel, and the Renault 1.5 dCi engine takes ages to warm up. If you put the temp on maximum, it will take at least 10 miles to start warming the inside up; it's just one of those QQ quirks, and there are a few of em... slow electric window motors, crashing suspension over bad surfaces, rubbish A/C, noisy startup from cold et al... but strangely I do like mine, it's a 2009 1.5 dCi. I should be fed up with its foibles... but so far I ain't!

In reply to 3rd Apr 2013, 16:34

17th Jan 2024, 23:14

The comment about the dci engine not warming up… I have a Renault Modus with the 82hp version of the dci engine… maybe Renault know something Nissan don’t, but it’s almost instant hot air, and remarkable in its volume! I noticed in a more recent Qashqai, it never gets hot!

2009 Nissan Qashqai Visia 1.6 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Useless

Faults:

Ignition failed after 26 days and less than 1,000 miles.

CD ejection button broke after 3 months and just over 2,000 miles.

Driver's electric window motor failed after 5 months and 4,000 miles.

Air conditioning was slow from the start, and finally failed after 6 months and 5,000 miles.

Head gasket blew on motorway after 8 months and 7,000 miles.

General Comments:

Biggest heap of garbage I ever owned.

Cost nearly £14,000, and couldn't have wasted my money in a worse way.

Had a Peugeot 307 for five years previously, and that was far better.

Horrible to drive.

Will never buy another Nissan ever again.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 7th February, 2011

2009 Nissan Qashqai DCI turbo diesel from South Africa

Summary:

Great car

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

The car is very easy to drive. Visibility and agility are strong points.

There is some wind noise from the mirrors when cruising.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th August, 2009

23rd Jul 2010, 07:36

The dCI engine in your Qashqai is sourced from Renault. How good is this engine? Is true that Renault's dCI engines are not as good as VW's and Peugeots.