VQ40DE vs VR38DETT
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
VR38DETT
BUY
78/100
+8 points over VQ40DE
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
VQ40DE
Nissan
0
/ 100
BUY
VR38DETT
Nissan
Specifications
VQ40DE
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2004--2015
2007--2024
Displacement
3954 cc
3799 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
269 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€2,000--€8,000
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."
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
VQ40DE 1
▲ HIGH
Oil cooler / radiator mixing (auto)
VR38DETT 1
▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine)