Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT
All the serious problems of this motor are somehow connected with the fuel system.
Nissan X-Trail engines
The Nissan X-Trail is a Japanese compact crossover vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. since 2001. Since 2013, the 3rd generation of the model has been produced. In 2017, it was updated. The 1st generation car was built on the Nissan FF-S platform, the 2nd on the Nissan C, and the 3rd on the CMF. The car was manufactured in Japan, Indonesia, Turkey, Thailand, Latin America and China. The model is not widespread in the North American market, only the 1st generation was sold in Canada.
Nissan X-Trail, 1st generation (T30), 2000–2009
The Nissan X-Trail was offered with 2.0 (140 hp) and 2.5 (165 hp) petrol engines, as well as a 2.2-liter turbodiesel with 136 hp. Crossovers had both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive modifications.
In Japan, in addition to cars with a two-liter engine (150 hp), a powerful Nissan X-Trail GT was available, equipped with a 2.0 turbocharged engine developing 280 forces, all-wheel drive and automatic transmission.
In 2004, a barely noticeable restyling of the model was carried out, and in 2007 its sales in most countries ceased. However, in Taiwan, the release of X-Trails for the local market continued until 2009, and they had a slightly different body design.
Nissan X-Trail, 2nd generation (T31), 2007–2014
Initially, cars were sold with gasoline engines 2.0 (141 hp) and 2.5 (169 hp), paired with a manual gearbox or CVT. Later, the lineup was replenished with a version with a two-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 150 hp, for which a six-speed automatic transmission was offered as an option. There was also a version on the Japanese market, which had a two-liter diesel engine under the hood, developing 173 hp.
In 2010, the model was restyled, slightly changing its appearance. In Japan, the production of cars ended in 2013. In 2015, the car returned to the Chinese market under the new name Dongfeng Fengdu MX6.
Nissan X-Trail, 3rd generation (T32), 2014
The pre-styling version was sold from 2013 to 2017. In the European market, a 1.6 MR16DDT gasoline turbo engine and a 2.0 M9R diesel engine were installed. The restyled version of the crossover debuted in 2017. In the European market, a 1.3 HR13DDT gasoline turbo engine and a 1.7 R9N diesel engine were installed.
The Nissan X-Trail was offered with 14 engines since 2000 (9 petrol, 5 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 2.5 liters, power output from 79 to 280 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 9 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault M9R (about 500,000 km).
Nissan X-Trail engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan X-Trail 1 (T30) 2000–2007 | |||||||
| Nissan QR25DE | 2000–2007 | 2.5 L R4 | 152 hp | petrol | chain | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan QR20DE | 2000–2007 | 2.0 L R4 | 147 hp | petrol | chain | 3.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT | 2000–2003 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–115 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | chain | 5.2–6.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan SR20VET | 2001–2007 | 2.0 L R4 | 280 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan YD22DDTi | 2003–2007 | 2.2 L R4 | 114–140 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan X-Trail 2 (T31) 2007–2014 | |||||||
| Nissan MR20DE | 2007–2014 | 2.0 L R4 | 133 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault M9R | 2007–2014 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–200 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7–7.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Nissan X-Trail 3 (T32) 2013–present | |||||||
| Nissan MR20DD | 2013–present | 2.0 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~220,000 km |
| Nissan MR16DDT | 2014–2019 | 1.6 L R4 | 163–218 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~220,000 km |
| Renault R9M | 2015–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 95–160 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Nissan HR13DDT | 2019–2021 | 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 X-Trail 4 (T33) 2020–present | |||||||
| Nissan PR25DD | 2020–present | 2.5 L R4 | 188 hp | petrol | chain | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Nissan KR15DDT | 2022–present | 1.5 L R3 | 201 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.7 L | ~200,000 km |
Nissan X-Trail engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan X-Trail?
Nissan X-Trail 1 (T30) (2000–2007): Nissan QR25DE, Nissan QR20DE, Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT, Nissan SR20VET and Nissan YD22DDTi; Nissan X-Trail 2 (T31) (2007–2014): Nissan MR20DE and Renault M9R; Nissan X-Trail 3 (T32) (2013–present): Nissan MR20DD, Nissan MR16DDT, Renault R9M, Nissan HR13DDT and Renault R9N; Nissan X-Trail 4 (T33) (2020–present): Nissan PR25DD and Nissan KR15DDT.
Which Nissan X-Trail engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Nissan X-Trail engines are: Renault M9R — about 500,000 km; Renault R9M — about 400,000 km; Nissan MR20DE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Nissan X-Trail engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan HR13DDT — 5.4 L (5W-30); Nissan KR15DDT — 4.7 L (5W-30); Nissan MR16DDT — 4.5 L (5W-30); 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); Nissan PR25DD — 5.1 L (5W-30); Nissan QR20DE — 3.9 L (0W-30 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-60 / 15W-40 / 20W-20); Nissan QR25DE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan SR20VET — 3.4 L (5W-30); Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT — 5.2–6.1 L (5W-30); Nissan YD22DDTi — 6.3 L (5W-30); 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 X-Trail have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan HR13DDT, Nissan KR15DDT, Nissan MR16DDT, Nissan MR20DD, Nissan MR20DE, Nissan PR25DD, Nissan QR20DE, Nissan QR25DE, Nissan SR20VET, Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT, Nissan YD22DDTi, Renault M9R, Renault R9M and Renault R9N.
Was the Nissan X-Trail available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Nissan YD22DD / YD22DDT, Nissan YD22DDTi, Renault M9R, Renault R9M and Renault R9N.
Engine details
Nissan QR20DE
Until 2004, power units were constantly flooded with candles during cold starts, the catalyst was destroyed from excess fuel, and its crumbs…
Nissan QR25DE
Until 2004, motors were equipped with not very durable catalysts, which quickly collapsed, and their crumbs were sucked into the combustion chambers.…
Nissan SR20VET
This engine is very demanding on the quality of oil and fuel.
Nissan YD22DDTi
Denso fuel system reliability is good, but repair costs are high.
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 MR16DDT
Most of the complaints on the forums are related to all sorts of noises or knocks.
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 HR13DDT
This turbo engine appeared not very long ago and there are no detailed breakdown statistics yet.
Nissan PR25DD
This power unit has been produced for only a few years and there are no statistics of its breakdowns yet.
Renault R9N
This power unit has just appeared and the statistics of its breakdowns have not yet been collected.
Nissan KR15DDT
This turbo engine has just appeared and the statistics of its malfunctions have not yet been collected.
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