Nissan Pathfinder R51-FL

2.5L four-cylinder turbodiesel for commercial vehicles. Powerful, but timing chain and turbo can cause issues.

• !! Simplex timing chain breaks/stretches from 140,000 km

  The lower timing chain was reduced from duplex to simplex while engine output increased by 50%, leading to premature stretch and in the worst case chain breakage. Upgrade to duplex chain is possible (Billcarengineering).

  Symptoms: Rattling and metallic ticking near the high-pressure pump/crankshaft area, engine warning light, poor cold start
  800–1,500 $
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• !! Turbocharger bearing wear from 160,000 km

  The YD25DDTi turbocharger tends to develop bearing wear at high mileage or with neglected oil changes. Severe turbo damage can cause secondary engine damage.

  Symptoms: Whistling noise from turbo, blue smoke, power loss, oil in intercooler
  800–2,500 $
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• !! EGR cooler leaking / coolant loss from 120,000 km

  The YD25DDTi EGR cooler can develop leaks and allow coolant into the intake tract. Coolant loss without visible external leak is a typical symptom. If left untreated, overheating and engine damage follow.

  Symptoms: Slow coolant loss, white smoke under acceleration, sweet smell in engine bay
  500–1,500 $
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Renault 3.0L V6 dCi turbodiesel. Powerful and refined, but expensive to maintain.

• !! Turbocharger bearing wear from 150,000 km

  The turbocharger of the V9X 3.0 V6 dCi wears at higher mileages. Typical signs from 120,000–180,000 km. Turbo repair on this V6 diesel is particularly expensive.

  Symptoms: Whistling turbo noise, power loss at high load, blue smoke, oil in intercooler
  1,200–3,000 $
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• !! Fuel pump failure from 120,000 km

  The electric fuel pump of the V9X fails between 100,000 and 150,000 km. The engine fails to start or runs erratically. Risk of breakdown.

  Symptoms: Engine fails to start, irregular running, sudden power loss, breakdown
  400–1,200 $
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• !! DPF blockage from short-trip use from 80,000 km

  The V9X DPF blocks particularly quickly under short-trip use. Problems are documented from 60,000 km. The heavy SUV (Pathfinder) is often used in urban traffic, making regeneration difficult.

  Symptoms: DPF warning light, power loss, increased fuel consumption, limp mode
  1,500–3,500 $
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