Timing chain stretch (rare)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€600–1,100
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE)
Petrol · 1,598 cm³ · 75–86 kW
10
model generations
2
known faults
674,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 10 model generations, among them: Nissan Juke (F15), Dacia Duster II, Nissan Qashqai (J10), Dacia Duster I, Dacia Dokker, Renault Mégane IV and 4 more.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,598 cm³ |
| Power | 75–86 kW |
| Years | 2006–2022 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / Nissan · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | H4M, HR16DE, HR16 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Ignition coil
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€60–150
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Nissan Qashqai (J10) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Dacia Dokker 2012–2021Dacia Duster I 2010–2017Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Dacia Lodgy 2012–2022Nissan Juke (F15) 2010–2019Nissan Micra K12 2002–2010Nissan Note E11 2006–2013Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Nissan Tiida 2007–2012Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024
Common questions
Does the 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) engine take?
5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / Nissan · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km.
Which cars have the 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) engine?
Nissan Juke (F15), Dacia Duster II, Nissan Qashqai (J10), Dacia Duster I, Dacia Dokker, Renault Mégane IV and 4 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026