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Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)

Diesel · 2013–2022

3
known faults
11.4 %
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All about the Nissan X-Trail (T32)All about the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine

The 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine was fitted to the Nissan X-Trail (T32) (2013–2022). In the EU that is 11.4 % of all new cars of this generation.

Versions: 2.0 177 hp, 2.0.

The most expensive known risk is DPF clogging, oil level rising from regenerations: it usually appears at 80,000–250,000 km and costs €100–1,800 to fix.

Engine faults ✓ Checked against sources (10/2026)

✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.

DPF clogging, oil level rising from regenerations

usually 80,000–250,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: DPF warning, limp mode; oil level climbs above max (fuel in the oil), mostly with short trips

Fix: Check the differential pressure sensor and its wiring first; change diluted oil early with RN0720 oil; ask a dealer by VIN for open technical campaigns before replacing the filter

€100–1,800

EGR valve faults (incl. connector corrosion)

usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Power loss, limp mode, EGR fault codes

Fix: Check the EGR connector and wiring for corrosion, then clean or replace the valve

€150–700

High oil consumption (2.0 Blue dCi built Dec 2017 - Feb 2021)

usually 0–150,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2018–2021 only

Signs: Oil level drops quickly between services, low oil warning

Fix: Check the oil level often and ask a Renault dealer for the injection ECU recalibration

€0–200

Gearboxes

Manual

Clutch wear

usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Slipping, high bite point

Fix: Replace clutch kit

€500–900

Dual-mass flywheel

usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away

Fix: Replace with clutch

€700–1,400

X-Tronic / Xtronic CVT (Jatco)

Belt slip and pulley wear, debris in the valve body (limp mode)

usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk

Signs: Judder pulling away, engine revs flare without the car speeding up, delay when selecting D or R, power cut / limp mode when hot

Fix: Read the CVT codes and check the fluid for metal; if caught early replace the valve body and fluid and flush the cooler, otherwise fit a reconditioned CVT

€800–4,500

Low-speed CVT judder code (P17F0 / P17F1) on JF016E / JF017E

usually 30,000–150,000 km · High risk
model years 2013–2018 only

Signs: Shaking, shudder or repeated bumps when pulling away or at low speed, judder fault stored in the gearbox control unit

Fix: Dealer-level diagnosis: P17F1 usually means a new valve body (if the belt is not slipping), P17F0 means a gearbox replacement; reprogram the control unit and flush the cooler

€800–4,500

CVT pulley bearing whine

usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Whine or howl under acceleration that rises with engine or road speed, fluid level and pressures otherwise normal

Fix: Have a CVT specialist confirm which bearing is noisy; replace the bearings during an overhaul or fit a reconditioned gearbox before debris damages the pulleys

€1,500–3,500

DCT (7-speed, wet)

DCT mechatronic / solenoids

usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Harsh shifts

Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km

€800–2,000

Service plan for this engine

Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.

Intervals and typical prices for the Nissan X-Trail (T32) with the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.

ItemIntervalTypical price
DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissionsevery 20,000 km€0–60
Engine oil + oil filterEngineevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€70–150
Cabin (pollen) filterClimateevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€15–40
Brake fluidBrakesevery 24 months€50–95
A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climateevery 24 months€70–150
Air filterEngineevery 30,000 km or every 24 months€15–45
Fuel filterFuelevery 30,000 km or every 24 months€40–110
Glow plugsEngineevery 100,000 km€120–300
Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngineevery 120,000 km€70–180
Coolant replacementCoolingevery 150,000 km or every 96 months€70–150
Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engineevery 150,000 km€0–120
Manual gearbox oilTransmissionevery 150,000 km€60–130
Front brake padsBrakesusually at 30,000–60,000 km€60–150
Front brake discs + padsBrakesusually at 60,000–120,000 km€150–320
Rear brake padsBrakesusually at 50,000–90,000 km€50–130
Tyres (set of 4)Wheelsusually at 40,000–60,000 km€320–700
Wiper bladesBodychecked at service€20–50
12V batteryElectricalchecked at service€100–220

Versions of this engine in the Nissan X-Trail (T32)

VersionShareYearsCO₂Fuel use
2.0 Diesel1,995 cm³ · 130 kW (177 hp)9.1 %2016–2021166 g/km—
2.0 Diesel1,995 cm³1.5 %2014–2021156 g/km—

Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.

Official recalls

Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (3). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.

  • High voltage / charging X-TRAIL T33 Lithium Ion Battery10/07/2026 · R/2026/265
  • Steering Back doors / hatchback may be unsupported when open31/08/2016 · R/2016/081
  • Visibility Rear oxygen sensor may fail25/07/2016 · R/2016/157

Common questions

What are the biggest risks of the Nissan X-Trail (T32) with the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine?

The faults with the highest risk: DPF clogging, oil level rising from regenerations (80,000–250,000 km, €100–1,800); EGR valve faults (incl. connector corrosion) (80,000–200,000 km, €150–700).

Does the Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) have a timing belt or a chain?

Chain.

Which oil does the Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) need?

5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km.

The same model with other engines

1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)

Other models with the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine

Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Renault Trafic III 2014–Renault Laguna III 2007–2015Renault Koleos II 2016–Renault Espace IV 2002–2014Renault Koleos I 2008–2016

Sources and notes

Main sources for the faults of this engine:

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. How we check the data →

Updated 29/10/2026