1.6 dCi (R9M) vs MR20DE
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
MR20DE
BUY
80/100
+12 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
80
Years
2011--2020
2005--2020
Displacement
1598 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
130 hp
140--150 hp
Known Issues
2
4
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,800
€0--€0
Character
1.6 dCi (R9M)
"Qashqai/Kadjar diesel. Renault R9M. Adequate torque. DPF regeneration issues if city-only. Twin-turbo version exists."
MR20DE
"Port-injected 2.0 in the Qashqai J10 and X-Trail T31. Simple and long-lived if serviced, but two things show up with age: oil consumption (often a failed crankcase breather, sometimes rings) and timing-chain stretch, which has destroyed some engines. Check the oil level and listen to a cold start. Pair it with the manual gearbox if you can - the CVT is the weaker part. The direct-injection MR20DD is a separate engine."
Issues Comparison
1.6 dCi (R9M) 2
▲ HIGH
Timing belt — interference engine (mandatory)
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use
MR20DE 4
● MODERATE
High oil consumption (crankcase breather, sometimes rings)
● MODERATE
Timing-chain stretch
● MODERATE
CVT gearbox oil-cooler leak (gearbox, not engine)
○ MINOR
Valve clearance needs checking (no hydraulic lifters)