Nissan Qashqai Battery: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuinely significant, real consumer grievance: a well-documented FIAMM battery batch failed prematurely, with Nissan customer service reportedly admitting awareness while still refusing free replacements.

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OEM Part Number: 700-760A

Accuracy note: Nissan's own guidance for J11/J12 generation Qashqais specifies EFB as the minimum required technology, even on cars without Start/Stop, since the electrical load is too high for a standard lead-acid battery — always confirm which generation and engine you have before ordering.

Standard fitment, most petrol and diesel	Type 096, EFB, approximately 70Ah, 700-760A (EN)
Some smaller petrol DIG-T variants	Type 027, EFB, 60-70Ah — check your existing battery's label before assuming Type 096
Upgrade option	AGM technology in the same case size is a valid, Nissan-compatible upgrade for better durability and cold-crank performance, particularly if running a dashcam or other always-on accessories

A Genuinely Significant, Real Consumer Grievance Worth Knowing About

This is genuinely worth knowing if your Qashqai has had repeated, unexplained battery failures, particularly on a relatively new car: a well-documented pattern of FIAMM-branded batteries failing prematurely, described by long-standing forum members as one of the most discussed topics in the entire community, affecting cars as young as 5-6 months old. Genuinely damning content worth knowing directly: one owner reports Nissan customer service explicitly acknowledging awareness of the problem over the phone — responding "yes, I know they have" when told other owners had been forced to pay for their own replacements — while still declining to offer a free replacement. If your Qashqai has had a battery fail prematurely, it's genuinely worth asking your dealer directly whether your car was fitted with a FIAMM battery from this affected batch, and pushing for a warranty replacement rather than assuming you must pay out of pocket, given how widely acknowledged this specific issue appears to be.

A genuinely useful, real diagnostic technique worth knowing if you're chasing a parasitic drain: an amp meter with a clamp attachment fitted over the positive battery cable allows you to monitor current draw while systematically pulling fuses one at a time — watching for the reading to drop identifies which specific circuit is causing the drain. It's worth prioritising checking permanently-live circuits first, since these are the most likely culprits, rather than working through the fuse box in no particular order.

It's also worth knowing that leaving the ignition key in the "accessory" position without the engine running (rather than fully off) for even a relatively short period, such as waiting outside a school, has been documented as capable of draining a battery within around 20 minutes on some examples — worth being mindful of this specific habit if you're prone to leaving the key part-way turned while waiting with the radio or other accessories on.

The Part Everyone Blames First, Not Always Correctly

A car that won't start gets blamed on the battery more often than any other component, and it's right often enough to make that assumption a reasonable first check. But it's not always the actual cause, which is worth knowing before spending money on a replacement that doesn't fix anything.

Before you buy: battery size, capacity and type (standard vs AGM/EFB for stop-start systems) vary by trim and engine. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What It Does

The 12V battery provides the power needed to start the engine and runs electrical systems when the engine isn't turning. On cars with stop-start technology, the battery works much harder than on older designs, since the engine switches off and restarts far more frequently — which is exactly why these cars need a specific AGM or EFB battery type rather than a standard unit.

Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Battery Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and matching the right technology (standard, EFB, AGM) when buying aftermarket.

More Nissan Battery

The same part, covered across other Nissan models.