VQ40DE vs 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.5 dCi (K9K) BUY 78/100
+8 points over VQ40DE
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VQ40DE Nissan
0 / 100
BUY 1.5 dCi (K9K) Nissan

Specifications

VQ40DE
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2004--2015
2003--2020
Displacement
3954 cc
1461 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
269 hp
90--110 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

VQ40DE

"Navara/Pathfinder. Nissan VQ family (same as 350Z/370Z lineage). Timing chain. Oil cooler leak (common). Radiator/transmission fluid mixing on auto models. Reliable V6."

1.5 dCi (K9K)

"Same Renault K9K diesel. Qashqai/Juke. Proven but turbo can wear. DPF care."

Issues Comparison

VQ40DE 1

▲ HIGH
Oil cooler / radiator mixing (auto) €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

1.5 dCi (K9K) 0

No documented issues.

Models

VQ40DE 1

Pathfinder R51 2005--2012

1.5 dCi (K9K) 2

Almera N15 1995--2000 Primera P11 1996--2001
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