Higher reliability score
MR20DE BUY 78/100
+13 points over YD25DDTi
0 / 100
CAUTION YD25DDTi Nissan
0 / 100
BUY MR20DE Nissan

Specifications

YD25DDTi
MR20DE
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
78
Years
2001--2016
2006--2019
Displacement
2488 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
144--190 hp
140--147 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,100--€2,800
€2,000--€5,200

Character

YD25DDTi

"Navara/Pathfinder/X-Trail. Timing chain (simplex — can stretch). Turbo failure. EGR. Injector issues. Exhaust manifold cracks. Well-used in harsh conditions. Check service history."

MR20DE

"Qashqai/X-Trail port injection. Smooth, adequate. Timing chain. No major issues. Proven daily."

Issues Comparison

YD25DDTi 2

▲ HIGH
Timing chain stretch (simplex) €800--€2,000 100,000 km--180,000 km
● MODERATE
Exhaust manifold cracking €300--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km

MR20DE 2

▲ HIGH
CVT transmission overheating (separate from engine) €1,500--€4,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain + oil consumption €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

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