The crossover was named after the Qashqai tribe - nomads living in Iran. Along with the Asian origin of the name, the Japanese machine also contains a significant proportion of the European genome. After all, it was completely developed in England. A division in London worked on the design, and the technical stuffing was designed in Bedfordshire.

Since its introduction on the market, the crossover has been in good demand around the world. In 2008, its seven-seater modification Qashqai + 2 appeared: the wheelbase was increased by 135 mm, and the total length of the car - by 211 mm. The body has become 38 mm higher.

The car was also successful in Russia, so it began to be produced at a plant in St. Petersburg. And second-hand Qashqai of the first generation continue to play an active secondary market.

BODY

• The left lamp board, on which the lamps are located, is installed very close to the body panel. As a result, over time, it overheats and burns out. Most often because of this, the brake light fails. Fortunately, the board is available as a separate one.
• Paintwork rather thin and poorly resistant to chips and superficial scratches. But the body does not suffer from congenital foci of corrosion. Moreover, in Kashkai, unlike many models, the trunk lid under the trim does not rust.
• Original windshields short-lived. The risk of cracking even from a small stone is much higher than that of many competitors.
• The front wiper trapeze is short lived. Critical wear of its rods occurs after two years of operation. To significantly delay this moment, do not turn on the wipers if there is a pile of snow on the glass. Repair parts are not officially offered, but some services have learned to restore traction. Therefore, do not rush to change the trapezoid assembly.
• There are cases of fogging headlights. This applies to both restyled and "pre-reform" cars. Even without external mechanical action, the tightness of the headlight housings is broken over time.

CHASSIS

• The front suspension of Kashkaya is frankly rather weak. The silent blocks of the front levers last only 30,000 km, the ball joints a little longer. It's a good thing that they can be changed separately.
• The rear bushings of the front subframe only hold 40,000 km. Fortunately, they are available as separate parts even in the original version.
• The front shock absorbers travel an average of 80,000 km. But their support bearings will have to be changed more often.
• Qashqai is equipped with. The control elements of the system are located in the steering column and are not satisfactory, but rack and pinion starts knocking after about 60,000 km. The new "rail" is expensive. Fortunately, the old one can be restored without spending much. Steering rods and tips also do not have a great resource. But the market offers individual original spare parts and good-quality substitutes.
• Of all the elements of the system, the distribution box is subject to the greatest wear. It is constantly under load, since its gears always rotate when the machine is moving, regardless of the mode of operation of the transmission. Only 400 grams of oil is poured into it. It is advisable to change the fluid every 30,000 km and monitor the oil seals of the unit: they flow quite rarely, but if this happens, the distributor will die very quickly. The most unfavorable mode for her is when the car starts off sharply with the wheels turned out in the automatic mode of transmission: the clutch abruptly connects rear axle, and this creates an increased load on the distributor. The rest of the nodes are quite reliable - with reasonable operation, of course.
• When driving off-road, you can secure the transmission elements as much as possible with the following technique. We turn off the stabilization system and forcibly block the interaxle coupling. If the car is standing, then forcibly turn on the first virtual gear. In this case, it is more difficult to overload and overheat something.
• Crosspieces cardan shaft break only after 100,000 km. They die most quickly on cars that are idle for a long time on the street: the joints sour, this accelerates their wear.
• Rear brake calipers located poorly, and their design is not the most thoughtful. Even during normal operation, a lot of dirt gets into the calipers, as a result, they become very sour. Therefore, with each replacement of the pads, it is imperative to carry out full-fledged prophylaxis with disassembling the brake mechanisms.
• The weak link in rear suspension - silent blocks in the breakup levers. On machines over five years old, rubber-metal elements begin to deteriorate. And inside them the camber adjustment bolts sour.
• The rear shock absorbers live a little less than the front ones, regularly nursing at least 60,000 km.

SALON

• Over time, the steering column cable is frayed. Cars older than four to five years are at risk. Most often because of this, the steering wheel controls for the multimedia system and cruise control fail. This loop also "hangs" the driver's airbag and switches for the external lighting of the car.
• Pre-styling cars are notable for the unstable workmanship of interior elements. For example, on relatively small runs, the steering wheel peels off, as well as paint on plastic, the seat trim is wiped. With the update, the manufacturer significantly improved the quality, and most of the shortcomings went away.
• With age, the wiring connectors located at the driver's feet under the front pillar cover are often oxidized and rotted away. In this place, condensate from vapors actively accumulates, especially in winter period... The trouble is that almost all the electrics of the rear left side of the body are tied to these connectors, including the power supply of the gas pump and rear lighting equipment. Anything can refuse, there are no characteristic patterns. The wiring is being successfully repaired.
• The stove fan often fails. Over time, it gets clogged with dirt, the motor starts to work at its limit and eventually burns out. This usually happens after four to five years of operation. Sometimes the clutch of the air conditioner compressor also breaks. This happens in cars of the same age. The clutch is available as a standalone part, but it can be repaired inexpensively.

Qashqai 2011 is a fairly popular car in Russia. Most people prefer the automatic transmission. On this car install one of two options: a variator, which is very similar to a machine gun, and a mechanic. Everyone chooses what he likes best.

Device

This device in Qashqai has an English designation - CVT, and stands for continuously variable transmission. This is a variation, so to speak, of an automatic transmission. It is difficult to immediately notice its peculiarity, since it has two pedals, the transmission modes, like the lever itself, do not differ much from the traditional automatic transmission.

The difference lies in its very work. The Nissan Qashqai variator does not have a fixed first, second, or tenth gear. He has a lot of programs. Switching between them is so easy and fluid that it's hard to notice. Here you will not be able to feel the jolts either when starting off or when switching, since there are none. If we say more correctly, there are no switchings at all. The car will not skid out of the blue. The device itself is gradually and constantly changing gear ratiowhen you need it: car acceleration or deceleration.

CVT box for Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai 2012 has a special variator transmission, so to speak, of a new generation. It was created by Japanese manufacturers who worked in collaboration with Jacto experts. When setting up this system, Nissan masters installed a transmission from Audi (popular car brand), which is called multitronic.

In such modern variators, improved parts were installed, which reduce the size of the system by 10%, which greatly lightens the weight of the car and improves the operation of the variators.

Breakage signs

If it seems that there are breakdowns in the box, it began to work strangely, then automatic transmission self-diagnosis is necessary. There are the most common symptoms of a CVT malfunction:

1. There are a lot of slippage.
2. A signal is detected on the instrument panel, which indicates emergency mode Automatic transmission.
3. Some drivers say, "I am driving and there is a regular or periodic vibration." In this case, you also need to check the pillows.
4. Jerks began to appear when you shift down or up in any gear. The car began to twitch both hot and cold.
5. Some bumps in the transmission began to be felt when the car was moving. Kicks often or does not stop kicking at all.
6. Braking often occurs, the box "dulls", clicks and makes noise.

Be sure to ask how to check the box. Diagnostics should be regular, at least you need to change the oil and filter on time, and sometimes you will need to flush the valve body. And do not forget that you need to regularly check the oil level in the box yourself, since its bulkhead is not a cheap operation.

Reliability

Many Qashqai cars of 2016 have CVT boxes from the Japanese Jacto plant. A good guarantee for the variator is given by the manufacturers of this device to the companies that buy them. For Nissan Qashqai, this plant gives a guaranteed service life of 120,000 km. But Nissan itself slightly underestimates the resource and gives a guarantee of 100,000 km for all cars with a CVT, taking into account that the whole car will work with all the load, and not just the gearbox itself.

But according to the calculations of specialists real resource CVT Nissan Qashqai is a little more official. It ranges from 130,000 km to 200,000 km, however, such a long and reliable service is possible only if the radiator is washed in a timely manner, and correct switching (i.e. full stop) and replacement are carried out. transmission oilwhen you need it.

Naturally, if the load is increased, then the reliability of the variator decreases, and with it the service life.

Service

The planned maintenance of the Nissan Qashqai 2.0 must not be neglected, as this will help to avoid possible problem in future.

Scheduled maintenance consists of the following operations:

1. Checking the external oil filter cartridge. If necessary, it is worth replacing, and this is done after 30-50 thousand km.
2. Checking the level and the oil itself. If necessary, it must be replaced, and the need for this comes after 60-100 thousand km.

There is also work in the form of unscheduled maintenance. It is very difficult to make them with your own hands, you need to have good knowledge in this matter. Therefore, you should only list the work that can be carried out with your car. It is basically a replacement for something:

1. Internal oil filter.
2. Speed \u200b\u200bsensor.
3. High pressure pump valve of the pump itself.
4. Cones.
5. Belt (there is a metal and rubber variator belt, sometimes a chain).
6. Pump oil seals and axle shafts.
7. Selenoids.
8. Clutches and O-rings.
9. Stepper motor.
10. Shafts bearing.

If gear shifting is difficult, adjustment will be required.

Consumption

There is some data from manufacturers about how long fuel lasts, but they rarely agree with the real state of affairs. Real expense in a city with a 2-liter engine is 8.3 liters per 100 km, and when cruising, when driving on the highway, the consumption will be 6.5 liters.

CVT price

Naturally, the repair of the Nissan Qashqai variator will be cheaper, otherwise no one would have done the repair of its variator in Qashqai. Therefore, if a CVT repair is possible, then it is better to have it repaired. There is no need to be greedy and fix it yourself, as it is very difficult and you do not have all the repair equipment. The service will do everything right. It is difficult to say how much the repair costs, it depends on how the variator broke and why.

If the situation is deplorable, then you need to buy a new mechanism. The original CVT on the Nissan Qashqai costs $ 1,500. e. This is the average cost, since on some machines it costs about 2000 USD. e., and on others - from 1000 usd. e.

Features of driving with a variator

Most main principle using this type of box is that you need to warm it up if outside low temperature... This is due to the fact that the oil used in it has its own special characteristics. When it's cold outside, the oil cools, it becomes viscous, and it takes time for it to spread throughout the transmission.

If you start moving when some of the elements are not lubricated, this can lead to breakdowns. For better service of the variator, heating and oil distribution, it is recommended to warm up as follows: P – R – N – D.

To drive the variator when it is very cold outside, it should take about 30 minutes (at least) to warm up, and then you can safely drive the car. But even when driving, certain rules must be observed for some time. Operation on the first 5 km should be very careful, you need to drive without sudden jerks. This is necessary so that the lubricant is distributed throughout the system.

An oil change is required every 40,000 km. Be sure to use only high-quality fluid, since the variator serves correctly only with it. On Qashqai, the variator has its own characteristics and "nitpicking" to the quality of the hydraulic fluid.

There are several rules when overtaking and cornering on a Nissan CVT. This type of transmission responds to increased engine speed. Therefore, in order to change the gear ratio, you will need to increase the speed. After the variator, following the selected mode, will do the actions required of it, albeit with a small delay.

Based on the same rule, a controlled overtaking should be done when the revs are increased. And when you go through the turns, you need to step on the gas exactly at the moment when you turn the steering wheel.

If you use the variator correctly, you can use it for many years.

Towing and trailer

It is prohibited to tow over a ton.

It doesn't matter what variator you have, it is not intended for this. When the vehicle is towing a heavy weight, the trailers put a lot of pressure on the transmission and this will lead to quick wear. Sometimes the car stalls, something may even break, and you will have to start installing the repaired parts.

Conclusion

According to the reviews, it is impossible to accurately assess the variator of the machine, since there are enough both positive and negative responses. Everyone decides for himself what is best for him. If you adhere to all the rules for operating such a transmission, you will not have to find out the cost of repairing the variator. If interested, you can look at the photo and the diagram of the variator on the Web.

The car was shown to the public at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, then its serial production began.

In 2008, a 7-seater version appeared in the Qashqai family. The model received an increased wheelbase and a slight change in body geometry. In 2010, the Qashqai underwent a facelift with a facelift. In the process of revision, sound insulation was also improved.

Everything in order.

On russian market Qashqai was offered with two gasoline engines: 1.6 l 114 hp and 2.0 l 141 hp.

The engines of these machines are very reliable. The timing gear is chain driven, and this drive is designed for the life of the engine.

Engine 2.0 after 100,000 km of run begins to "eat up" oil - only 100-300 g per 1000 km of run. This is not a breakdown, and neither is it a significant expense. But 1.6 engines have a problem - the lower engine mount works for a break and eventually fails. With careful operation of the machine, the support will still serve in the region of 100,000 km. If you like to “light up”, the mileage will be half as much.

Such machines with a 2.0 engine can be aggregated with a 6-speed mechanics or a variator. Cars with a 1.6 engine are only 5-speed mechanics.

5-speed manual transmissions bother some owners with noise. Its source is the input shaft bearing. Noise is heard on the revs idle move or when driving up to 40 km / h. But all claims of Nissan Qashqai owners with such boxes are in vain - the resource of the box is quite large. Some people manage to achieve silence by changing the oil, but this is not worth doing. Moreover, you should not go through the box, because this does not lead to results. The clutch usually manages at least 100,000 km if you are a calm driver. If you like dynamics, then get ready for replacement closer to 70,000 km. Replacing the clutch in an authorized service costs about 20,000 rubles, in a garage service - half as much.

The stepless variator in such machines is very tenacious, but does not like slipping. If you do this constantly, it can burn out, it will happen closer to 100,000 km. With a quiet city ride, the variator will withstand up to 200,000 km. The automaker recommends replacing the working fluid in the variator at least once every 50,000 km. At the same time, a microswitch (limit switch) failure is sometimes encountered. As a result, the "P" mode is not removed. It is enough to flip the microswitch, but if this does not help, a replacement will be required.

The all-wheel drive system is available only for cars with a 2.0 engine. She is not satisfactory. It is realized by means of a multi-disc magnetic clutch, which does not like overheating. This means that you should not take the Qashqai as a full-fledged SUV.

Suspension is Qashqai's weakest point. Replacing the front hub will be needed when the mileage is 50-60,000 km. The original will require about 8,000 rubles. A little later, after a run of 60-70000 km, the rear struts can go under the replacement, which over time begin to tap and leak.

The support bearings of the front struts also run 70-80000 km. You can identify the problem with them yourself - when driving, there will be clicks, which can pass at negative temperatures. Along with the thrust bearings, it may be necessary to replace the shock absorbers, stabilizer struts and stabilizer bushings. The latter will inform the driver of the need for replacement by tapping and squeaking when driving over irregularities. The steering rods will require replacement in the region of 60,000 km. The front pads cover 40-50,000 km, depending on driving style, and the rear ones cover about 80,000 km. The front brake discs are a pair of sets of pads, ie. they will have to be changed somewhere around 100,000 km.

There are no complaints about the body gland. Small dents are covered with a network of paint cracks, but the problem does not develop further. Many nissan owners Qashqai note the low efficiency of headlight washers that consume great amount washer fluid. There are cases of fogging and condensation in the headlights. It is noted that the low beam is not very effective and often burns out. Many complain that over time, the cabin becomes noisy - squeaks appear after a run of 50,000 km and are heard from under the center console and speakers of the audio system. The updated Qashqai has already solved this problem. Sometimes the center armrest creaks, which is audible at high speed.

Another car is visible typical problem salons Qashqai - the steering wheel peels off. This happens because of not very good quality acrylic film covering the skin. From heating by the sun, the film stretches and peels off from friction with hands. The owners of the crossover complain about the unsatisfactory operation of the stove, which does not warm up the interior well in the cold season. Sometimes a simple procedure helps: the thermal sensor is located below, to the right of dashboard, you can independently remove the lower part of the console, pull out the thermal sensor, and then install it back. The service will take about 1000 rubles for this.

Some owners, with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, had to face the replacement of the air conditioning compressor. A symptom of a malfunction was a crunch and crackle that appears when it is turned on, and subsequently a jamming of the compressor. Replacing the unit from an authorized dealer costs 50-70000 rubles. Third-party services - 20-25,000 rubles.

Qashqai's appetites are quite moderate - the most powerful version 2.0 with a CVT will consume about 12-15 liters of gasoline per 100 km in the combined cycle. In route mode - from 10 to 12 liters of gasoline. If you take 1.6 on mechanics, then the consumption will be 10-12 liters in the city and about 8 liters on the highway.

The Nissan Qashqai EuroNCAP crash test was carried out in 2007, and at that time Qashqai scored more points than any other car in the history of EuroNCAP. And I could have gained even more if the engineers solved the problem of slightly increased load on the driver's chest from the seat belt in a frontal collision. Otherwise, no problem. The load-bearing body absorbed the energy of both frontal and side impacts.

The car scored 5/5 in a series of frontal and side crash tests. Received 4/5 for the safety of children. This is a high figure for this class. Already in basic configuration Qashqai is equipped with anti-lock braking system, 6 airbags and active head restraints. In addition, there is a system of exchange rate stability and traction control. Now the stealing rate of pre-styling Qashqai is practically zero, but the emblem can be twisted. The replacement of the kit will cost 2,000 rubles.

We are talking about "Nissan" with automatic transmission gears - we assume a continuously variable transmission CVT. The Japanese switched to CVTs almost the entire line of their models, from the compact Juke, Qashqai and Sentra to the full-size Murano and Pathfinder. CVTs have their adherents and opponents, although, as usual, it all comes down to a matter of habit and "religion".

The main advantages of this type of box over classic automata and "robots" are considered smooth operation, economy and adequate cost in production.

Minimum price

1.173 million rubles

Maximum price

1,763 million rubles

The CVTs for Renault-Nissan cars are traditionally supplied by Jatco. It is noteworthy that, for example, only one Qashqai is equipped with as many as three types of CVT transmission, depending on power unit... A low-power 1.2 DIG-T engine (115 hp) relies on one variator, an aspirated 2.0 l (144 hp) - another, and the most durable type CVT is paired with a 1.6 l turbodiesel (130 hp). Such a variator has a chain drive mechanism and is able to digest up to 380 Nm of torque, so a similar box can be found even in the Infiniti QX60.

Here is what the manufacturer writes about "Qashqai":

Nissan Qashqai can be equipped with front or four-wheel drive, mechanical box gearshift or Xtronic variator. In any case, you will get excellent dynamics combined with economical fuel consumption and high environmental performance.

The advanced Xtronic CVT delivers even more fun by providing dynamic acceleration jerk-free and responsive to the gas pedal, while improving fuel efficiency.

Nissan always strives to improve its products and manufacturing processes to meet the times and needs of its customers. Qashqai is now also produced in Russia, thanks to which we were able to create a car ready for Russian conditions.

From marketing materials nissan.

In general, CVT stepless gearboxes have proven to be reliable units even in Russian road and climatic conditions. However, "outbreaks" of mass malfunctions sometimes occur on selected models certain years of release. Sudden CVT breakdowns on low runs (20-70 thousand km) were encountered in Juke, X-Trail and the aforementioned Qashqai. Owners and servicemen call "dying" symptoms the shocks when imitating the switching of stages, extraneous sounds while driving and floating engine speed.

Sometimes all the problems were solved by reinstalling the transmission software at the dealers, but often it was necessary to "sentence" the box and make a replacement. Fortunately, the officials do not spoil the life of the owners of defective "Nissan" and, without unnecessary persuasion, change the CVT unit within warranty period.

And how much will it cost to replace a CVT if you have to pay out of pocket for it? After all, the official service does not carry out troubleshooting and modular repair of CVT, but change the whole box. Its resource is about 150-200 thousand km. Moreover, there are many owners who use the services of officials outside the warranty.

To find out the prices, we traditionally turned to official dealers nissan brands in Moscow, and the calculation was made for the diesel "Kashkaya" 1.6 l (130 hp) 2017 release. It turned out that a continuously variable transmission CVT complete with a torque converter and a valve block costs 413,709 rubles, and the waiting period for the unit will be no more than 5 working days. All work on replacing the box, filling transmission oil and adapting will cost another 27,500 rubles. The total amount is 441,209 rubles!

Spare parts

Installation work

Obviously, these are not the costs that Nissan Qashqai buyers expected when they bought relatively available crossover! It turns out that Nissan's CVT costs about the same or even more expensive than the notorious DSG and Powershift robots. The only good news is that a CVT can be repaired for much less money (50-90 thousand rubles), and the prices for a remanufactured transmission assembly on the free market vary from 80 to 130 thousand, depending on the seller and the type of CVT.

Separately, we note that Nissan and Jatco are constantly improving the design of continuously variable transmissions, and every year the percentage of their breakdowns is constantly decreasing. And we can only advise the owners to change the oil in the CVT at least once every 60 thousand km (even if the manufacturer calls the variator maintenance-free), and also regularly update the software from dealers when fresh factory "firmware" is released.

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- Weak insulation of the cabin. The hum and sound discomfort comes from the wheel arches, which are not protected by special material.

- expensive maintenance. The cost of repairs and the passage of scheduled maintenance, for Nissan Qashqai, is really considered very decent. By and large, this is due to the complexity of the layout and the inaccessibility of many units and mechanisms, and the parts themselves often change only in assembly.

- oil consumption. Distinctive feature this car the fact that the engine eats up oil from the factory and this is considered the norm. As the mileage increases, the problem starts to progress, especially for engines with a 2-liter volume.

- cheap interior materials. Most owners note the poor quality of the car's interior trim. In the first place are such details as the steering wheel braid and gearshift knobs, fabric and leather upholstery of seats, doors and armrest. The interior of the Kashkaya salon often looks already worn out by the run of 50-70 thousand. It can be called obvious that the manufacturer saved on finishing.

The manufacturer has set the period Maintenance car, with replacement lubricants and technical fluids 1 time in 15 thousand km. what not entirely positive affects both the cylinder-piston group and the drive chain of the gas distribution mechanism. Owners who change the oil at least once every 10 thousand km, are less likely to encounter problems with chain stretching and a "butter oil" for a mileage of 120-150 thousand kilometers.

What are the weaknesses of Nissan Qashqai

1. Paintwork.

The car body exhibits an extremely low resistance to environmental influences. Chips on the bonnet and in the area of \u200b\u200bthe wheel arches form after a year of operation. A pleasant moment can only be considered that all elements are galvanized, and corrosion in places of chips and scratches will not appear.

2. Hub bearings.

An obvious sore for Kashkayev is considered to be the bearings of the axle shafts, which change together with the hub. Their resource is extremely low, in most cases it is approximately 30-40 thousand kilometers. This is due to the weak and unprotected bearing design. A symptom of a wheel bearing failure is a constant howl and hum from the side of the wheel, which begins to progress over time. Wheel play may also appear, but already in cases that clearly require urgent repair.

3. CVT.

The reliability of the variator, as a transmission, can only be expected with a very careful driving, without slipping and overheating of the unit. Cars on sale in the secondary market, for the most part, have problems with CVTs for a mileage of 150-200 thousand kilometers, and many much earlier.

4. Cardan crosspiece.

The problem only affects vehicles with four-wheel drive. It's not a secret for anyone that the average service life of the universal joint shaft is approximately 80-100 thousand km. This problem has not spared Nissan Qashqai either. If it fails, replacement of the entire gimbal assembly is required. the crosspiece is not sold separately, and the cost of a whole cardan will be about 80 thousand rubles. A similar situation occurs with the classmate Qashqai Nissan X-trail... The only way out, to save money on repairs, is to find a service where they will repress the crosspiece to a similar one and install the shaft in place. This procedure will cost the owner about 10 thousand rubles.

5. Steering rack.

The SUV does not shine with the reliability of the steering mechanism, and in particular steering rack... If the steering tips are able to serve faithfully right up to the 100 thousandth milestone, then the steering rack sometimes starts knocking on the first half of a hundred run. The main malfunction here lies in the unreliable material of the bushings of the working shaft of the rack, which wear out and create a backlash that turns into a sonorous clang and a characteristic knock in steering wheelwhen driving through irregularities.

6. Support bearings of racks.

Failure of the support bearings of the struts is a fairly common phenomenon in Qashqai. By and large, there are several reasons for this - weak thrust bearing, its not protected from sand and suspension stiffness. All this does its job. The main symptoms are a grinding sound in the area of \u200b\u200bthe shock absorber cups when turning the steering wheel in place. The part is petty, but the replacement is not very cheap.

The Nissan Qashqai car has earned a huge positive reputation and love from motorists. Its popularity during the first 4 years of sales forced the manufacturer make restyling, with the revision of all existing sores and shortcomings, which led to an improvement in the working properties of the suspension and increased the level of noise insulation.