Overall Average Rating: 85.13%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 56th

While 23rd overall for comfort and 36th in the running costs category are decent positions, Nissan’s neatly styled soft-roader is far from the finished article.

The Sunderland-built machine has been a big hit for its maker, but 90th in the performance ranks and 86th for build quality suggest that Nissan needs to make the Qashqai more fun, and a lot more robust.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 26th)

No change for Nissan, which is 26th for the second year running. Given how many SUVs it builds, a mid-table running costs result is superb. But it needs to improve in all areas to shift up the chart.

Overall Average:
4.275
85.5%
37th in Driver Power 2010
3.95
79%
34th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Nissan Qashqai again:
4.75
95%
24th in Driver Power 2010
Relialibity:
4.454
89.08%
47th in Driver Power 2010
Build Quality:
4.176
83.52%
57th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

My car looked beautiful - it was top of the range and worth every penny until it developed an electrical fault within the first 4 months of me owning it, that imobilised it. This has happened 4 times in total and is still not fixed, with 2 wiring faults identified already from manufacture - I have absolutely no confidence in this car, bought for its reliability and practicality- I have 3 children and the customer care I have received from the dealer and from Nissan has been disappointing, certainly not what I expected.

Reliability: 1/5 Build Quality: 1/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very pleased with the Qashqai. We have just outgrown it. Now have two teenage children who are both heading towards 6ft. Needs more legroom. Even the Qashqai + 2 does not have much more legroom and the same width.

If they made it slightly larger to compete with Honda CRV, then would consider.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Good reliable and easy motoring. Lacks on power. Shock absorber issues and Nissan did recall all Quashqi's 08' 1600cc due to Steering fault.

Would buy another, but higher cc engine and 4 wheel drive option, if available. Would recommend to anyone

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Exactly what we were looking for at the time of purchase however since then other similar cars have entered the market which I might've been tempted by. We've have still enjoyed being Qashqai owners.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Nissan quality control should not have allowed a car to have severely faulty Shock Absorbers and then force people to wait months for replacements due to a shortage of replacements

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 2/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It is practicle but uninspiring. I tis reasonably economical, and comfortable. The build quality is questionable, I have had isses with alloy corroson and the plastics peeling

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Poorly built, demister on front screen does not work, told by dealer the back screen is not a demister, it is only meant to clear the outside of the screen.

Reliability: 1/5 Build Quality: 1/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Overall good, but has one or two irritating design faults e.g. I keep bumping my head on the parcel shelf when putting things in the boot.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 3/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Good value for money, stylish SUV looks. Good build quality for the price band. However, not impressed with the dealer at all.

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A bit heavy on fuel but overall I really like the Qashqai and would seriously think about buying another one.

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Disappointing - horrible engine/gearbox combo, and infuriating warning beeps for just about everything

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 1/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Its reliable, economical, fun to drive and what's more it's British!

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A good well styled worlhorse. Does what it says on the tin

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Very pleased so far - does what it says on the tin

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Reliable and very dull (and I'm in my 60's!)

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A good quality reliable safe car to own

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Unique styling in a unique class

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

good, reliable all round car

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very nice but a few niggles

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 2/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

just a average car

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 2/5