MR20DD vs VR38DETT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VR38DETT BUY 78/100
+8 points over MR20DD
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MR20DD Nissan
0 / 100
BUY VR38DETT Nissan

Specifications

MR20DD
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2012--present
2007--2024
Displacement
1997 cc
3799 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
144--150 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€850--€1,900
€2,000--€8,000

Character

MR20DD

"Qashqai/X-Trail direct injection variant. Carbon buildup concern vs MR20DE. Otherwise solid."

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

MR20DD 2

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup — DI direct injection €350--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Chain tensioner watch €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km

VR38DETT 1

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

Models

MR20DD 0

No models listed.

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
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