Qashqai 2019 1.3 engine problem after thermostat replacement

[xavpiq]

Unfortunately it happened to me too, qashqai j11b 1.3 dig-t 160cv registered in Italy with 35000km more or less when it broke and it happened in January.
Brought to Nissan they did not contribute in any way to the cost of the replacement which was 395 euros and they assured me that there was no damage to the engine. I find this behavior on Nissan's part shameful and I hope I don't have other surprises like this.
If I can help predict the failure I noticed it like this:
while the car was stopped a large amount of white smoke came out of the rear (the temperature indicator was normal).
A light white smoke came out of the engine hood.
Cold air came out of the air conditioning even though it was set to 25 degrees Celsius.
Since the services do not work in Italy, I was forced to take the car home and then to the dealership and I followed these precautions to avoid damage:
I topped up with water until the expansion tank was completely full.
I set the air conditioning to maximum temperature and maximum power (without the climate pump active).
In my case, with the automatic transmission, I used manual mode, putting the gears as high as possible and trying to keep the revs at a maximum of 1500, stopping after 5/10 minutes and letting the engine cool down.
I hope this little "guide" will never be of use to anyone

Did the thermostat broke completely in two pieces or was there just a crack? Cause I wonder how you could kept water into the circuit...

[Rede]

Unfortunately it happened to me too, qashqai j11b 1.3 dig-t 160cv registered in Italy with 35000km more or less when it broke and it happened in January.
Brought to Nissan they did not contribute in any way to the cost of the replacement which was 395 euros and they assured me that there was no damage to the engine. I find this behavior on Nissan's part shameful and I hope I don't have other surprises like this.
If I can help predict the failure I noticed it like this:
while the car was stopped a large amount of white smoke came out of the rear (the temperature indicator was normal).
A light white smoke came out of the engine hood.
Cold air came out of the air conditioning even though it was set to 25 degrees Celsius.
Since the services do not work in Italy, I was forced to take the car home and then to the dealership and I followed these precautions to avoid damage:
I topped up with water until the expansion tank was completely full.
I set the air conditioning to maximum temperature and maximum power (without the climate pump active).
In my case, with the automatic transmission, I used manual mode, putting the gears as high as possible and trying to keep the revs at a maximum of 1500, stopping after 5/10 minutes and letting the engine cool down.
I hope this little "guide" will never be of use to anyone

Did the thermostat broke completely in two pieces or was there just a crack? Cause I wonder how you could kept water into the circuit...

there was a nice crack but the two pieces were still joined, I don't even know, honestly I was very lucky

[Ebz85]

Hi all, sorry to see so many people with the same issue, my 69 plate did the same thing 3 days ago, no warnings just all of a sudden temp gauge started fluctuating and smoke began coming from the bonnet so I pulled straight over.

Did anyone have any more information about contacting watchdog, this is so dangerous, I had my children in the car and was about to go on the motorway.

[Ebz85]

I have contacted watchdog if anyone wants to also raise it with them: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u23123288

[xavpiq]

Hi all, sorry to see so many people with the same issue, my 69 plate did the same thing 3 days ago, no warnings just all of a sudden temp gauge started fluctuating and smoke began coming from the bonnet so I pulled straight over.

Did anyone have any more information about contacting watchdog, this is so dangerous, I had my children in the car and was about to go on the motorway.

Well, I'm afraid that all the housings with the ridge in the middle are doomed to crack sooner or later, no matter if they are "older" or "newer" versions. I start thinking that the only solution are those housings with the big chunk instead of the bonding ridge, as the Gates one.

[AkRazor]

Hi,

Has Nissan made any statement regarding this problem? I have just ordered a J12 facelift 1.3 158 hp Xtronic and I would like to know if they have solved the problem from the factory.

Apart from that I believe this 1.3 engine is shared between Nissan, Renault, Dacia... so it must be really common.

[Pandjh]

Hi,

Has Nissan made any statement regarding this problem? I have just ordered a J12 facelift 1.3 158 hp Xtronic and I would like to know if they have solved the problem from the factory.

Apart from that I believe this 1.3 engine is shared between Nissan, Renault, Dacia... so it must be really common.

Lol, Nissans official line is "there is no problem".

[AkRazor]

Hi,

Has Nissan made any statement regarding this problem? I have just ordered a J12 facelift 1.3 158 hp Xtronic and I would like to know if they have solved the problem from the factory.

Apart from that I believe this 1.3 engine is shared between Nissan, Renault, Dacia... so it must be really common.

Lol, Nissans official line is "there is no problem".

That's just perfect.

[lapalmeraie]

Hi all, sorry to see so many people with the same issue, my 69 plate did the same thing 3 days ago, no warnings just all of a sudden temp gauge started fluctuating and smoke began coming from the bonnet so I pulled straight over.

Did anyone have any more information about contacting watchdog, this is so dangerous, I had my children in the car and was about to go on the motorway.

Well, I'm afraid that all the housings with the ridge in the middle are doomed to crack sooner or later, no matter if they are "older" or "newer" versions. I start thinking that the only solution are those housings with the big chunk instead of the bonding ridge, as the Gates one.

This one:


But still you're not sure of the welding seam is really different.

[xavpiq]

Exactly. At least it's a thicker piece of plastic and should be more robust.