Nissan Almera N16 — Reliability

N16 2001–2003 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine YD22DDTi — 70/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 5

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 70

YD22DDTi

YD22 2.2 Diesel I4

Nissan's own 2.2 diesel with a double-row timing chain, in the Almera, Almera Tino, Primera and X-Tr...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Turbocharger failure YD22DDTi high 60,000 km – 150,000 km
Injector and injection pump failure YD22DDTi high 55,000 km
Intercooler cracking and oil in the intercooler YD22DDTi moderate 30,000 km
EGR valve clogging YD22DDTi moderate —
Timing chain stretch (double-row chain) YD22DDTi moderate 200,000 km