whatever they call the new 1.5dci, ask about the vibration from the air intake and whether they have eliminated it/engineered it out.

For nine months I have had this ongoing issue with Nissan regarding the air filter noise. They have tie wrapped and self tapped the entry duct, replaced the airbox as a full kit, applied foam above airbox ( I gave them that idea as I had seen it on here). Saw this post about a month ago and tie wrap...

https://youtu.be/NGedGzatPyE

Had a similar ongoing problem with 1.5ntec diesel. Awaiting another visit to garage. Airbox been changed, tie wraps added, self tapper screwed to airbow. Very frustrating.

New airbox fitted today which means the mods were taken off. Sounds as bad as it did when I had a problem in the first place.Really disappointing. I give up with Nissan. I will just look to eliminate it myself following any guidelines I can from this forum'Interesting that the mechanic said they hav...

Repair not due until Tuesday next week. basically they are replacing the airbox. Don't know if its an improved airbox but will let you know the outcome soon as.

Your description is exactly how I first described the problem to the dealer. I have had tie wraps and self tapping screws inserted into the airbox but still get that 'blown exhaust' sound when accelerating in low gear.I'm collecting it from the dealers in the morning but they have had to order two n...

This is the fix applied to my new 2015 QQ. Self tapper in box and tie wraps. It didnt work but wedging a piece of cardboard in at the back helped significantly. Its back at the service centre now, less the cardboard wedge of course.I'll let you know.....
Paddyh22015-06-01 11:46:31

2015 Qashqai NTEC + 1.5 diesel. From day one there has been an irritating noise coming from the area of the footwell when accelerating. It is particularly audible in low gears and eventually gets lost to road noise. I can only liken the sound to a perforation in an exhaust pipe, which it isnt. It ha...