1.6 dCi (R9M) vs VR38DETT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VR38DETT BUY 78/100
+10 points over 1.6 dCi (R9M)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 dCi (R9M) Nissan
0 / 100
BUY VR38DETT Nissan

Specifications

1.6 dCi (R9M)
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2011--2020
2007--2024
Displacement
1598 cc
3799 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
130 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,800
€2,000--€8,000

Character

1.6 dCi (R9M)

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

VR38DETT

"GT-R R35. Hand-built V6. Incredibly strong internals. Transmission (GR6) is the weak link not engine. Oil changes critical. 800hp+ builds on stock engine common."

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

VR38DETT 1

▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine) €2,000--€8,000 40,000 km--100,000 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

VR38DETT 7

GT-R R35 2012--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2011--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2017--present
Full 1.6 dCi (R9M) Report Full VR38DETT Report