Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil above max — risk of engine runaway
Fix: Change oil early; RN0720 oil
€0–150
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)
Diesel · 1,995 cm³ · 81–127 kW
15
model generations
4
known faults
548,000
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: Renault Laguna III, Renault Trafic III, Nissan Qashqai (J10), Renault Koleos I, Renault Espace IV, Renault Trafic II and 9 more.
The most expensive known risk is crankshaft bearings (early engines): it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,995 cm³ |
| Power | 81–127 kW |
| Years | 2005–2019 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | M9R |
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.
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Crankshaft bearings (early engines)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
model years 2005–2009 only
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Short oil intervals; bearings
€1,500–3,500
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Nissan X-Trail (T31) 2007–2013Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2013–2022Opel Vivaro A 2001–2014Renault Espace IV 2002–2014Renault Koleos I 2008–2016Renault Koleos II 2016–Renault Laguna II 2001–2007Renault Laguna III 2007–2015Renault Mégane II 2002–2009Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Scénic II 2003–2009Renault Scénic III 2009–2016Renault Trafic II 2001–2014Renault Trafic III 2014–
Common questions
Does the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine take?
5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearings (early engines) (150,000–250,000 km, €1,500–3,500); injectors / injector seals (150,000–250,000 km, €500–1,500); DPF / EGR (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,500); oil level rising (DPF regeneration) (60,000–200,000 km, €0–150).
Which cars have the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine?
Renault Laguna III, Renault Trafic III, Nissan Qashqai (J10), Renault Koleos I, Renault Espace IV, Renault Trafic II 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