VQ40DE vs HR15+motor e-Power

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
HR15+motor e-Power ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over VQ40DE
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VQ40DE Nissan
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE HR15+motor e-Power Nissan

Specifications

VQ40DE
HR15+motor e-Power
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
2004--2015
2020--present
Displacement
3954 cc
1497 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Hybrid
Power
269 hp
116--190 hp
Known Issues
1
1
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."

HR15+motor e-Power

"Note/Qashqai/X-Trail e-Power. Series hybrid — engine only generates electricity. No gearbox. Smooth. Engine runs at optimal RPM. Very efficient. New tech but promising."

Issues Comparison

VQ40DE 1

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

HR15+motor e-Power 1

○ MINOR
No significant issues yet €0--€0 0 km--0 km

Models

VQ40DE 1

Pathfinder R51 2005--2012

HR15+motor e-Power 2

Qashqai J12 2022--present Qashqai J12 2022--present
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