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 Qashqai engines
The Nissan Qashqai is a Japanese compact crossover vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Produced since 2006. Since 2014, the 2nd generation of the model has been produced. The car is manufactured in the UK, Canada, China, Iran and Russia. The name of the model was given in honor of the Turkic tribes “Qashqays” living in the south of modern Iran. In the domestic Japanese market and in Australia, the car has a different designation – Nissan Dualis.
The Nissan Qashqai was offered with 11 engines since 2006 (7 petrol, 4 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.0 liters, power output from 64 to 200 hp. 10 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 8 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault M9R (about 500,000 km).
Nissan Qashqai engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai 1 (J10) 2006–2013 | |||||||
| Nissan HR16DE | 2006–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 108 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan MR20DE | 2006–2013 | 2.0 L R4 | 133 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault M9R | 2006–2013 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–200 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7–7.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault R9M | 2011–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 95–160 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan Qashqai 2 (J11) 2013–present | |||||||
| Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT | 2013–2018 | 1.2 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Nissan MR20DD | 2013–present | 2.0 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan HR13DDT | 2018–2021 | 1.3 L R4 | 140–160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.4 L | ~220,000 km |
| Renault R9N | 2019–present | 1.7 L R4 | 120–150 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan Qashqai 3 (J12) 2022–present | |||||||
| Nissan MR15DDT | 2022–present | 1.5 L R3 | 190 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Nissan KH5T | 2022–present | 1.5 L R3 | 158 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Nissan Qashqai 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 Qashqai engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan Qashqai?
Nissan Qashqai 1 (J10) (2006–2013): Nissan HR16DE, Nissan MR20DE, Renault M9R and Renault R9M; Nissan Qashqai 2 (J11) (2013–present): Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT, Nissan MR20DD, Nissan HR13DDT and Renault R9N; Nissan Qashqai 3 (J12) (2022–present): Nissan MR15DDT and Nissan KH5T.
Which Nissan Qashqai engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan Qashqai engines are: Renault M9R — about 500,000 km; Renault K9K — about 400,000 km; Renault R9M — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan Qashqai engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan HR13DDT — 5.4 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 KH5T — 5.1 L (0W-20); Nissan MR15DDT — 3.8 L (0W-20); Nissan MR20DD — 3.8 L (5W-30); Nissan MR20DE — 4.4 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault M9R — 7–7.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault R9M — 6.5 L (5W-30); Renault R9N — 5.5 L (5W-30).
Does the Nissan Qashqai have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan HR13DDT, Nissan HR16DE, Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT, Nissan KH5T, Nissan MR15DDT, Nissan MR20DD, Nissan MR20DE, Renault M9R, Renault R9M and Renault R9N; timing belt: Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Nissan Qashqai available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault K9K, Renault M9R, Renault R9M and Renault R9N.
Engine details
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 MR20DE
This unit is very reliable and does not have any serious design flaws, however, many owners complain about oil consumption, and sometimes…
Renault M9R
Bosch piezo injectors are demanding on the quality of diesel fuel and their repairability is poor, but the main problems here are…
Nissan MR20DD
It is necessary to be careful when tightening the bolts and candles, the cylinder head cracks easily here.
Renault R9M
The most frequent calls of owners to the service are associated with the vagaries of piezo injectors, the rapid contamination of the…
Nissan HRA2DDT / Nissan HR12DDT
The motors of the first years often failed electrically and dealers reflashed the ECU more than once.
Nissan HR13DDT
This turbo engine appeared not very long ago and there are no detailed breakdown statistics yet.
Renault R9N
This power unit has just appeared and the statistics of its breakdowns have not yet been collected.
Nissan KH5T
A known problem is the spontaneous e-Power System Fault error, usually caused by a failed generator; there are already hundreds of such…
Nissan MR15DDT
This hybrid engine has just been introduced and there is no information about its reliability.
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