1.6 dCi (R9M) vs MR20DE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MR20DE BUY 78/100
+10 points over 1.6 dCi (R9M)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 dCi (R9M) Nissan
0 / 100
BUY MR20DE Nissan

Specifications

1.6 dCi (R9M)
MR20DE
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2011--2020
2006--2019
Displacement
1598 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
130 hp
140--147 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,800
€2,000--€5,200

Character

1.6 dCi (R9M)

"Qashqai/Kadjar diesel. Renault R9M. Adequate torque. DPF regeneration issues if city-only. Twin-turbo version exists."

MR20DE

"Qashqai/X-Trail port injection. Smooth, adequate. Timing chain. No major issues. Proven daily."

Issues Comparison

1.6 dCi (R9M) 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt — interference engine (mandatory) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km

MR20DE 2

▲ HIGH
CVT transmission overheating (separate from engine) €1,500--€4,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain + oil consumption €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

1.6 dCi (R9M) 5

Juke 1.5 dCi F15 2010--2019 SUV Navara 2.3 dCi D23 2014--2024 Pickup Qashqai 1.5 dCi J11 2013--2021 SUV Qashqai 1.6 dCi J11 2013--2018 SUV X-Trail 1.6 dCi T32 2014--2021 SUV

MR20DE 3

Juke 1.6 DIG-T F15 2010--2019 SUV Pathfinder 2.5 dCi R51 2005--2014 SUV X-Trail 2.0 dCi T32 2014--2021 SUV
Full 1.6 dCi (R9M) Report Full MR20DE Report