Renault K9K
The most famous problem with such engines is cranking of the connecting rod bearings. This happens especially often with engines from Europe,…
Nissan Juke engines
The Nissan Juke is a Japanese mini crossover vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in Japan, Indonesia and the UK since 2010. The car is built on the Nissan V platform. The model is sold in Japan, North America, Europe, Russia and other countries. In China, the car has been sold since 2015 under the name Infiniti ESQ. In 2013, the model has undergone a restyling. The translation of the name means “to overcome obstacles.”
The Nissan Juke was offered with 7 engines since 2010 (6 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 3.8 liters, power output from 64 to 720 hp. 6 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 5 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault K9K (about 400,000 km).
Nissan Juke engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Juke 1 (F15) 2010–present | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2010–2019 | 1.6 L R4 | 108 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan HR15DE | 2010–present | 1.5 L R4 | 100–116 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~230,000 km |
| Nissan MR16DDT | 2010–2019 | 1.6 L R4 | 163–218 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT | 2014–2018 | 1.2 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan Juke 2 (F16) 2019–present | |||||||
| Nissan HR10DDT | 2019–present | 1.0 L R3 | 110–117 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.1 L | ~220,000 km |
| Other Nissan Juke engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Renault K9K | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan VR38DETT | 2007 | 3.8 L V6 | 480–720 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5–5.5 L | ~200,000 km |
Nissan Juke engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Juke?
Nissan Juke 1 (F15) (2010–present): Nissan HR16DE, Nissan HR15DE, Nissan MR16DDT and Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT; Nissan Juke 2 (F16) (2019–present): Nissan HR10DDT.
Which Nissan Juke engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Juke engines are: Renault K9K — about 400,000 km; Nissan HR16DE — about 300,000 km; Nissan HR15DE — about 230,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Juke engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan HR10DDT — 4.1 L (5W-30); Nissan HR15DE — 4.2 L (5W-30); Nissan HR16DE — 4.3 L (0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT — 4.6 L (5W-30); Nissan MR16DDT — 4.5 L (5W-30); Nissan VR38DETT — 5–5.5 L (0W-40 / 10W-40); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Nissan Juke have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan HR10DDT, Nissan HR15DE, Nissan HR16DE, Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT, Nissan MR16DDT and Nissan VR38DETT; timing belt: Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Juke available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault K9K.
Engine details
Nissan HR15DE
The engine is considered quite reliable and gives the owners a few problems.
Nissan HR16DE
This very reliable motor in the first years of production was marked by a whole bunch of problems: there were difficulties with…
Nissan VR38DETT
The engine is assembled by hand and is of very high quality workmanship.
Nissan MR16DDT
Most of the complaints on the forums are related to all sorts of noises or knocks.
Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT
The motors of the first years often failed electrically and dealers reflashed the ECU more than once.
Nissan HR10DDT
This turbo engine has appeared recently and information on weak points has not yet been collected.
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