Qashqai 2019 1.3 engine problem after thermostat replacement

[Nuckingfuts]

But the majority are 2018 and 2019 cars mate?
How can a car manufactured in the past have a 2020 part?

Maybe the part number change was earlier, either way, that’s not the point, the point is it changed years before they started failing

Right so you are saying the "latest" part number does not mean it's manufactured in 2020 or after?....seems there's no conclusion to future proofing other than the warranty of the new part fitted which I think is 12 months

Tbh I don’t know what year the newer part was manufactured, that’s a year that’s been floating around this thread. Seems like it’s all a bit of a mess and confusion.

[hkphooey]

Maybe the part number change was earlier, either way, that’s not the point, the point is it changed years before they started failing

Right so you are saying the "latest" part number does not mean it's manufactured in 2020 or after?....seems there's no conclusion to future proofing other than the warranty of the new part fitted which I think is 12 months

Tbh I don’t know what year the newer part was manufactured, that’s a year that’s been floating around this thread. Seems like it’s all a bit of a mess and confusion.

Yes, it is a mix of misinformation and assumptions. We need to determine the pattern. As I see it, it's a failure of the part, on average, every four years.
I may be grasping at straws here, but with the new part fitted, it should give a further three to four years of safety.

[flyingguy]

Well my car is September 2020 and had the new part fitted already, so it would be interesting to hear if anyone with a 2020 model has a failure, and confirming it was the latest part. Could it be one of the chemicals used in the nissan coolant causing the degradation of the joint? Hard to really prove I guess.

[Angry_Qashqai]

Hi all,

We are thinking of conducting a group litigation exercise to try and get somewhere with our car. Could everyone who has had this issue but not managed to get a resolution from Nissan please DM me your details (it can be as simple as a name, contact email and the mileage of your car at failure + model year of the car). I have contacts of a few legal representatives who could represent us so I am going to reach out to them with information and relay back what they suggest.

Thank you.

[hkphooey]

Hi all,

We are thinking of conducting a group litigation exercise to try and get somewhere with our car. Could everyone who has had this issue but not managed to get a resolution from Nissan please DM me your details (it can be as simple as a name, contact email and the mileage of your car at failure + model year of the car). I have contacts of a few legal representatives who could represent us so I am going to reach out to them with information and relay back what they suggest.

Thank you.

Brilliant

[Bats32]

It would be interesting to see if the new model (j12b is it called?) has the same part and part number because Nissan definitely do know about it now and I'd be shocked if they hadn't had some sort of revision in the engine and part by now.

[hkphooey]

It would be interesting to see if the new model (j12b is it called?) has the same part and part number because Nissan definitely do know about it now and I'd be shocked if they hadn't had some sort of revision in the engine and part by now.

Well, surely if you go to Nissan for the replacement, then you will be safe in the knowledge that it's the latest version fitted to the latest cars!

If you choose anything other than that, it's a risk you take.

[Bats32]

It would be interesting to see if the new model (j12b is it called?) has the same part and part number because Nissan definitely do know about it now and I'd be shocked if they hadn't had some sort of revision in the engine and part by now.

Well, surely if you go to Nissan for the replacement, then you will be safe in the knowledge that it's the latest version fitted to the latest cars!

If you choose anything other than that, it's a risk you take.

Yeah, would just like to check on the new cars. That of course is if the part is actually the problem or the weak link.

[joesoap8308]

Hi there,
Caveat that I know absolutely nothing about cars (sorry) but after discussing what happened to my Qashqai with a couple of cab drivers who said it was really strange, I came across the forum and wanted some advice. TIA.
I have a 68 plate Qashqai and unfortunately had the same dreaded issue as many others on here on Tuesday. Driving in the outside lane of the motorway and car just cut out with no warning whatsoever. No opportunity to get to hard shoulder and 5 month old baby in the back
Was recovered to our local Nissan garage (Highways agency took me and baby to services following moving car to hard shoulder as said we shouldn’t stay where we were. RAC said they couldn’t look at the car and could only tow somewhere as I wasn’t with it anymore). Nissan Lookers advised new engine thermostat and coolant and 4 new spark plugs due to engine overheat at cost of £808. Advise they would then need to check engine for damage. Paid the money and repairs done and advised by Nissan that definitely no damage to engine (interestingly the video they have sent me which shows them examining the car is just 45 seconds of them videoing the reg plate- I have only just looked at it now since coming across this forum!).
However the car now sometimes fails to start when pressing the ignition or sounds as if it struggles to start (I don’t know how to word this more technically). I presume I should be concerned but not sure what to do as the garage are saying there are no error codes and engine is fine. Should I stop driving the car? I definitely do not want to end up in the same (terrifying) position again but it is my only car! I don’t want to keep paying Nissan money for “diagnostics” either.
Will also contact Nissan re possible “goodwill” as car bought from them and always had Nissan service.

The failure to start is exactly what happened to my wifes car. It never used to prior to the Thermostat housing replacement. Also there was a strong Emission smell which wasnt there before. I would suggest getting it into Nissan. We took it in and it took them all of 30 mins to ring back saying the engine might be warped, and it needed to be replaced...

[mq1982]

Hi all,

We are thinking of conducting a group litigation exercise to try and get somewhere with our car. Could everyone who has had this issue but not managed to get a resolution from Nissan please DM me your details (it can be as simple as a name, contact email and the mileage of your car at failure + model year of the car). I have contacts of a few legal representatives who could represent us so I am going to reach out to them with information and relay back what they suggest.

Thank you.

I've DM'd you. Happy to get in on this.