V9X vs VR38DETT
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
VR38DETT
BUY
78/100
+20 points over V9X
0
/ 100
CAUTION
V9X
Nissan
0
/ 100
BUY
VR38DETT
Nissan
Specifications
V9X
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
78
Years
2010--2017
2007--2024
Displacement
2993 cc
3799 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
231 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€2,000--€8,000
Character
V9X
"Navara V6, Pathfinder, Infiniti. Renault V6 diesel (same family as P9X). Timing chain. 6 injectors expensive. DPF. Complex for a commercial vehicle. Specialist needed."
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
V9X 1
▲ HIGH
Injector failure (6 injectors)
VR38DETT 1
▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine)