Part of the Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10) (2007–2014) guide: best and worst years compared.

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2007 Nissan Qashqai: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Nissan Qashqais, from 7,642 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

7,642MOT tests in 2025
45%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
6,800typical miles a year
4.9×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Nissan Qashqais than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Track rod ends4.9× usual
    Nissan Qashqai
    28.6% All 2007 cars
    5.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 16.4%, against 2.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Suspension arm4.1× usual
    Nissan Qashqai
    16% All 2007 cars
    3.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.8%, against 0.4% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

  • Drive shaft (CV) joints2.6× usual
    Nissan Qashqai
    19% All 2007 cars
    7.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 9.8%, against 3.2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

  • Ball joint2.8× usual
    Nissan Qashqai
    17.7% All 2007 cars
    6.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 10.2%, against 3% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Brake pads2.2× usual
    Nissan Qashqai
    18.1% All 2007 cars
    8.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

Better than most

Rigid brake pipes: 4.5% here, against 11.2% of all 2007 cars. Shock absorbers: 3.1% here, against 8.1% of all 2007 cars.

By area

The share of 2007 Nissan Qashqai MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    66% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    46% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    40% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    36% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    19% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    17% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Known faults

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.

  • Steering recalls
    All engines

    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.

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Qashqai Mk1 review

  • Cambelt on the 1.5 dCi
    1.5 dCi diesel

    The 1.5 dCi diesel has a cambelt due every 6 years or 100,000 miles.

    At the viewing: Look for the cambelt receipt.

    If it needs doing: Timing belt (cambelt) change, about £300–£700 (often with the water pump). ClickMechanic

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Qashqai Mk1 review

  • Ignition barrel failure
    All engines

    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.

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Qashqai Mk1 review

  • Worn rear shocks
    All engines

    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

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Qashqai Mk1 review

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20231,920Tyres 17%
202243,208Tyres 21%
202129,550Tyres 24%
202032,743Tyres 29%
201949,723Tyres 31%
201847,031Tyres 31%
201759,502Tyres 31%
201658,096Suspension 36%
201555,621Suspension 40%
201443,677Suspension 48%
201344,381Suspension 57%
201238,729Suspension 59%
201130,940Suspension 63%
201027,885Suspension 64%
200919,572Suspension 67%
200811,015Suspension 66%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Nissan Qashqais registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score