Catalytic converter / pre-cat (QR25DE)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: QR25DE
Signs: Rattle from the exhaust, poor running — debris can enter the engine
Fix: Replace the catalyst
€500–1,200
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE)
Petrol · 1,997 / 2,488 cm³ · 102–125 kW
4
model generations
1
known faults
56,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 4 model generations, among them: Nissan Qashqai (J10), Renault Koleos I, Nissan X-Trail (T31), Renault Koleos II.
The most expensive known risk is catalytic converter / pre-cat (QR25DE): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €500–1,200 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,997 / 2,488 cm³ |
| Power | 102–125 kW |
| Years | 2005–2020 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · API SN · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | MR20DE, QR25DE, M4R |
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.
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.
Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Nissan X-Trail (T31) 2007–2013Renault Koleos I 2008–2016Renault Koleos II 2016–
Common questions
Does the 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE) engine take?
5W-30 · API SN · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: catalytic converter / pre-cat (QR25DE) (120,000–220,000 km, €500–1,200).
Which cars have the 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE) engine?
Nissan Qashqai (J10), Renault Koleos I, Nissan X-Trail (T31), Renault Koleos II.
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