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Nissan Qashqai DRL failure - is this common?

I have a 2017 Nissan Qashqai. I have noticed the left side daytime running light is not working but all other light on the same side (left) work with no problem.

Driving around London, I have noticed other Nissan Qashqai drivers with 2017/2018, also driving around with the left daytime running light not working.

Please can you confirm if this is a known manufacturer fault?

I contacted Nissan and they tell me I will need to get a whole light unit, costing in excess of £800 pounds.

Asked on 3 October 2022 by M Sequeira

Answered by Andrew Brady

That's an outrageous amount of money to replace a failed DRL (daytime running light). We're not aware of it being a common issue on the Qashqai, but I have added your report here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/nissan/qashqai/2014/good

We'd recommend seeking a second opinion - an auto electrician might be able to fix the issue (it could be something as simple as a fuse) or source a secondhand unit.

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