Nissan Almera
2.2L direct injection diesel. Improved injection over the YD22ETi.
110 hp diesel for realists
Typical family diesel of the early 2000s — long-lived, efficient, unhurried.
Engine Weaknesses 3
The YD22DDT timing chain can stretch at higher mileages. Symptoms similar to the YD22DDTi. Nissan issued a service recommendation to inspect the chain across the YD engine range.
Symptoms: Rattle on cold start, rough engine running, engine warning light with camshaft sensor fault
The YD22DDT injectors can seize at higher mileages and become impossible to remove. Forced extraction damages the cylinder head. Regular fuel filter replacement recommended.
Symptoms: Cold start knock, rough idle, black smoke, power loss
The YD22DDT EGR valve blocks systematically under short-trip use. Regular cleaning delays wear. Complete failure triggers limp mode.
Symptoms: Power loss, stumble under load, black smoke, engine warning light