Nissan P0106

MAP sensor performance on Nissan 1.5 dCi, 1.2/1.6 DIG-T, and 2.0 petrol — sensor failure on Qashqai/Juke common, plus charge-pipe leaks.

Nissan P0106 — MAP sensor performance on Nissan 1.5 dCi, 1.2/1.6 DIG-T, and 2.0 petrol — sensor failure on Qashqai/Juke common, plus charge-pipe leaks. Typical UK independent garage cost: £100–£360.

What actually causes P0106 on a Nissan

Nissan Qashqai 1.2/1.6 DIG-T engines (Renault-shared) suffer MAP sensor failure around 60k–80k miles — the sensor's mounted in a heat-sensitive location and the contacts oxidise. 1.5 dCi P0106 is usually charge-pipe related rather than the sensor itself. The DIG-T also has a well-known PCV failure that mimics P0106.

Nissan engines that log P0106

• 1.5 dCi K9K (Juke, Qashqai, Note, Pulsar)
• 1.2 DIG-T HR12DDT (Juke, Qashqai, Note)
• 1.6 DIG-T MR16DDT (Juke Nismo, Qashqai)
• 1.6 dCi R9M (Qashqai, X-Trail)

How we diagnose P0106 on a Nissan

1. Consult / CLIP — log MAP voltage and commanded boost
2. Inspect charge pipes and intake hoses on dCi variants
3. Check PCV valve on DIG-T
4. Replace MAP sensor on DIG-T over 60k miles
5. Test-drive and confirm boost tracking

The common misdiagnosis to avoid

Nissan dealers will quote a complete diagnostic package (£180+) on a Qashqai with P0106 — for DIG-T engines, sensor failure is so common that pre-emptive replacement is reasonable.

Nissan P0106 repair cost in the UK

Expect £100–£360 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Nissan are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.

Bob's workshop tip

If a Qashqai DIG-T has P0106 AND uses oil between services, the PCV is the cause — fixing one without the other means a return visit within 3 months.

Codes usually seen alongside P0106 on Nissan

• P0299
• P00BD
• P0171

Symptoms drivers report with P0106

• Sudden loss of power on a motorway slip road — car drops into limp mode at exactly the point you plant the throttle
• Full power returns after a key-off / key-on cycle, then disappears again 10–20 miles later
• Whistling, hissing or a chuff-chuff noise from the engine bay under acceleration
• Slight oil mist around intercooler pipework or a stain on the underside of the bonnet
• MPG drops 4–8 mpg within a tankful, sometimes with faint black smoke on hard acceleration
• Sometimes paired with P0299 (underboost), P0234 (overboost), or P0401 (EGR flow)

Repairs that clear P0106

• Clean or replace MAP sensor
• Smoke-test intake and boost pipes
• Check EGR isn't stuck open

For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P0106 guide.