EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)
Diesel · 1,598 cm³ · 70–118 kW
15
model generations
3
known faults
1,098,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 15 model generations, among them: Nissan Qashqai (J11), Nissan X-Trail (T32), Renault Scénic III, Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205), Renault Kadjar, Renault Trafic III and 9 more.
The most expensive known risk is timing chain noise / stretch (vans): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €900–1,800 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,598 cm³ |
| Power | 70–118 kW |
| Years | 2011–2020 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | R9M, OM626 |
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.
Turbo actuator / boost pressure
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Timing chain noise / stretch (vans)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Nissan Qashqai (J11) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2014–2021Mercedes-Benz Vito (W447) 2014–Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2013–2022Opel Vivaro B 2014–2019Renault Espace V 2015–2023Renault Kadjar 2015–2022Renault Koleos II 2016–Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Scénic III 2009–2016Renault Scénic IV 2016–2022Renault Talisman 2015–2022Renault Trafic III 2014–
Common questions
Does the 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain noise / stretch (vans) (120,000–220,000 km, €900–1,800); EGR valve / DPF (100,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); turbo actuator / boost pressure (120,000–220,000 km, €300–900).
Which cars have the 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) engine?
Nissan Qashqai (J11), Nissan X-Trail (T32), Renault Scénic III, Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205), Renault Kadjar, Renault Trafic III and 9 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