Nissan Navara NP300 Engine Review (Not Good, Sorry) WTF 

My NP 300 (2016) has done 241000 kms (150000 miles), of which 100000 miles has been towing up too 3.5 ton all over Europe. During this time I’ve had the vehicle regularly serviced by Nissan and apart from the bottom hose rubbing against the bottom pulley and a new battery, the vehicle has been very reliable. Ive averaged 33 mpg over the last 4 years including towing. The engine pulled well even though i was fully loaded and towing nearly 3.5 tons up in The Alps and through the Mont Blanc tunnel, apart from a slight increase in temperature and the viscous fan kicking in, there were no other issues. i personally have found this truck to be comfortable, reliable and economic, low servicing costs at my local Nissan garage (Westway Nissan), so in a nutshell, the truck has been great and i think its not had an easy life but has been well looked after. The truck runs on General Grabber AT3’s.

I spoke to your colleague on the phone yesterday about advise for fixing boost on my 10 plate tekna, changed the fuel filter like she told me and hey presto full boost is back. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work guys✌🏻👍

Timing chain does not take the load of the vehicle when towing it is simply to turn the valve train on a engine

Shouldnt the 2.3 dci be the same as in my renault master tow truck? FYI after 2 years ive got 360.000km down with at least 3500kg of weight driving around. With trailer attached u can do the math. For now ZERO failures or breakdowns, first injectors, first turbos, first clutch, nothing but regular service. So this is the best engine we ever used in our fleet!!!

You know you have made it in life when you got a R34 GTR in your garage

This guy hate his job. Sorry, but it's almost impossible to listen to all those negative comments. Since when timing chain is reposponsible for pulling (3,5t)?! Stop talking things like that and instead explain, that all customers suppose to change oil frequently, not every 30.000km! and everything is going to be OK.

new navara motor is not a yd motor it does not come from the d22 or the xtrails it comes from the renault master vans and its a completely different motor

It's a timing chain not a prop shaft. It doesn't have to pull 3.5t

I thought the Engine was what they call an "Alliance" engine made by Renault and used by many. In the Renault Master (and if it is the 2.3 Alliance engine) then they are good for 200k miles and that's proven. Also, Nissan guarantee this engine for 100k or 5 years, so why would someone bring it to this establishment and not Nissan dealer, surely the vehicle has not covered 100K already?? Everyone seems to pan the new Nav but I have heard 3.2 rangers giving up at 30K, new hilux rusting, d maxs' not changing gears(autos).

Dude, its pretty clear to me from so many of your videos you don't like Nissan....have never had any issues with my D40 V9X....

Great vid👍I from Australia thanks for head up on this as I was thinking upgrading to new 300

Your videos are fairly informative but your argument re. the chain and tow capacity sort of let you down. You are probably a good mechanic with good knowledge of these engines but you are clearly not a mechanical engineer. The timing chain has the same loading on it if you are running empty or at gross train weight. Even if you really labour an engine, the load is still the same on the timing system, fast engine speeds and sudden changes in speed have more of an impact on the timing system than anything else. Towing load has an impact on the crank, it's bearings and the components that 'drive' it. i.e. pistons and associated components (including block).

This lads problem is he's dealing with these cars in his shop all the time because he's a specialist for those cars. Did you know the ford EcoBoost engine has had repeated issues with timing chain stretch, turbo leaks, injector issues? (The same shit nissan engines suffer with and every other turbo diesel engine for that matter) Well that's what happens when you don't maintain your vehicles. There's a reason people say you need to maintain your trucks engine meticulously, especially when being put to work. If you just leave your services to the 18000 miles it says in the handbook, eventually your engine will break regardless of what make and model it is. If you maintain them properly then you'll never have an issue

Hey mate, love your videos. I work for Nisan for a short period and I remember doing one of these pumps at the back of the motor. Call think the easier way to do it would be to leave the motor on the chassis and lift the cab up off of the chassis we were able to do this in just over an hour and a half. Rissen actually recommended removing the cab from the chassis as it’s a bit easier than taking the motor out separately. If you’ve got a hoist in the room I reckon this will save you heaps and labour if you can get it down pat. I’m also looking at buying one of your chain upgrade kits for a D 40 Thailand bill, have you got a link I can go to? Love the videos thanks for sharing

What a pile of junk! Cost saving exercises at the customers expense. Unbelievable

Mate, I've got to pull you up on the timing chain comments. Firstly, you don't tow with the timing chain.... The fact that the engine can now tow 3.5t VS 2t of the smaller unit is completely irrelevant to the timing chain. Second, yes it is a simplex chain, and not as durable as a twin row, but it has a lot less work to do now than the early YD engine's lower chain did. Third, my Australian owners handbook states to replace the chain at 300,000km. The YD had no recommendations on mileage, if the YS chain on my vehicle fails prior to this point, I'll definitely be talking to Nissan in regards to warranty. Perhaps some of the architecture is shared with the earlier engines, but things like the long single run chain, single mass flywheel and much better power delivery make it a winner in my book. (owner and 35yr motor mechanic)

yikes... what is this guy even talking about? He just assuming it's all going to fail with no reason for why it would. Your logic is so freaking flawed. You could literally apply this logic to ANY engine and say it's bad. so dumb.

I have a 2016 NP300 in the first year I lost reverse (faulty gearbox), today I have already driven over 80,000klms with no problems...if your specializing in the Nissan brand don't knock it to much.

100% agree with Dangermouse. Engine torque has nothing to do with the timing chain. It drives the cam or cams not the vehicle wheels. So unless the cam inertia on the smaller unit is less then the new larger unit there is not a problem.

I realise I’m late to the party as far as commenting. I have a 2014 D40 dual cab with the 2.5lt turbo engine. I’ve done almost 170,000 in 6yrs and never missed a beat, still on original clutch pack, original brake pads front & rear, never had an issue!

I dont like this video. I dont Know what Kind of nissan you have in your country, but here in latín american, one of the best pick up is nissan. They are really good, and dont have all those problem that you said.

That engine is from a renault master, a full size van. If you do your own oil service intervals, it will do 500k miles easily.

I’ve just done a google search on your company and it comes up with your company is no longer trading?? Is this correct?

Nissan recommends taking the cab off, not pull the engine. Might have saved you those 3 hours...

I have a 2005 d40 yd25ddti its done 386000 kms and sounds and goes healthy as no engine work still on original clutch and timing chain even with towing boats and horse float on newzealand roads just servicing every 5000 kms one thing the local Nissan service agent said is stay away from the Renault powerd vehicles.

I was thinking in getting one of this I thought they were super reliable as my dad has a d22 with nearly 400k kilometers and cero problems but here is why !!! Is the 2.4 Petrol engine incredible good engine !!! So now I’ll have to look for a different make !! Maybe Isuzu dmax

In My country the NP300 comes with a 2.5 diesel, I don't think is the same engine

If you hate Nissan so much change to another brand. you have built your reputation on slagging them off.

The only load on the timing chain comes from the valve springs and cam followers. The chain doesn't feel the effects of towing .01T or 10T, so not sure where that line of thought is going. But the other things you point out are valid, it is clearly a cheap engine, nothing like Nissan engineering pre-Renault, 1980 - 2005 glory days. But it must be good for business as the more crap they build, the more work you get?

good to know. i was about to drop some cash on the np300 downunder..... ill wait and look around

I buy new np300 auto V series early 2017..till now milage 325+++km..every month runnning 13-14k km with 250-300kg capacity load..so far engine still good speed good just caring oil engine water tank auto oil and mostly imprtant water battery..

i've been watching this nissan videos that you are makeing.... where did u put ur hands on this new np 300 engine??? in another video with the same car(this silver np 300),you are telling us that there is a problem with the radiator hose...now that the engine is crap..and the exhaust o-ring is crap..AND THE WHOLE CAR IS CRAP! lol,why do u like to work and learn about crap cars?? i own an np 300 tekna with 2.3 190 cp,only problem that it has is the front brakes( too small for this huge car). You are so on to nissan cars," everything is crap" really?? drive the car 50000 km with no failures and then speak... This video is not informative,it does not show the real problems,all that u are sayng is that everything can brake,its corect,but anything can brake at any another car...i think im the lucky one,my np 300 have no problems yet..i expect the worse..LOL If u hate ur job( working on this crap cars),find a good car to make videos about. AND i still dont getit,why do u work on a car that has warranty????? for more wiews perhaps... have a nice day!

Timing chain allows for valvetrain sync.. I’m maybe missing something here. But other than towing raising EGT and fuel consumption. I’m not sure how this stresses the timing chain additionally. Unless he means the greater working temp?

I got the car for recreational purposes I will NEVER tow, does those timing chain problems come when you regularly carry stuff?

interesting comment on timing chain - but isn't this engine used on countless Renault vans for 100's of k miles?

Des, I saw Renault stamp so you got answer about engine,,,

Its a good thing that in my country, np300s still use yd25

I'm 17 years old.....the load of the vehicle "maximum weight and lowest, least weight" make no difference on the overall load of the timing chain.

Just remember that these D23 (NP300) Navara's have a 5 YEAR, 100,000 mile Manufacturers full warranty. No need to worry if you follow the manufacturer service schedules and have fitted it with genuine parts in the process. Simple.

Bought my 2018 few years back new, tows and goes offroad like a champ VERY HAPPY WITH MINE

Buy with 5yr/100k warranty. Replace vehicle before either run out. And your good right?

There is a reason that most Aussie mining companies won't use Nissan. Don't really need to say anything else!

I have watched this video many times along with most of your others. I am keen to buy a Navara (17-18 plate) so I have called you twice for advice and spoke to the same lady twice who told me there is no problem with the NP300 except for a coolant hose recall. You are clearly dissing this engine here, I just don’t get it.

Buy an Isuzu, bullet dodged.

I have a heavily modified np300 power mods,suspension you name it utes making 240hp 560nm and has been for the last 90xxx now on 100xxx and still been extremely reliable

hi, great video bud, this maybe a really stupid question and a very simple answer, how do you get the leak off pipe unclipped from an injector on a 2017 navara?

Like the skyline in the side shot.💪👍

Thanks bro. I really love such independent informative videos. Its great to watch content from someone who does not lick the car manufactures boots. Nissan is already out of my list. Toyota with its DPF problem is also out of my wish list. Can you please to another one about reliability of the underdog of UTES market, Mitsubishi Triton.

Maximum load on the engine occurs when maximum torque is actually utilised. Maximum torque is actually produced by these engines at quite low revs and it is the pulsing of cylinders firing at these low rev-high torque situations that puts most stress on components. I'm not enough of an engineer to know how much extra load this engine's timing chain comes under due to running maximum torque, but it won't be all that much and taking into account that the same load exactly is produced when pulling maximum torque when not towing, such as when pulling hard up hill at the torque converter's stall speed. The stall speed usually coincides with the revs at which max torque is produced, which explains why such a fully loaded engine on an automatic transmission is reluctant to rev past approx 2000 to 2200rpm until load is reduced. Personally I don't see towing to be a significant factor in valve-train wear, although constant high torque and high power towing will inevitably load the pistons, con-rods and crank significantly and increase heat at the top end which needs to be carried away by the coolant. Imagine paying for a repair to this engine at a Mercedes dealership. Even the Mercedes truck depots will be charging around £100/hour I presume.

You know, I reckon I'll keep hold of my Land-Rover 200 Tdi, might not be any ball of fire but it's overbuilt and designed to be accesible. Funny, I remember before the Tdi came in and Land-Rover owners were swapping in Nissan diesels because they were durable and quality. How the mighty are fallen eh?

So you might get 300000 km to 400000 km out of your Np300. However when something finally goes bang on this engine. It’s going to be a c#*nt of a job to get out and fix. 😂that’s what he is trying to say here boys

Not trying to defend Nissan (who seem to have lost the plot) but if your argument is that this 3L engine is basically a 2L engine with bigger pistons then, presumably, the valves, cams etc don't change much - so why would there be any more strain on the timing chain? Towing capacity has nothing to do with timing chain wear.

I have a d40 with 250.000 miles on the clock. And no major issues at all! All I have done is just service regularly.

that is weird how you don't think too highly of the D22, I've almost 400,000Km out of my one & it has been pretty reliable over that time

Thinking of buying a 2016? Would you rather a Ranger over the Navara?

That clamp is a vband isn’t it?

after using in my family diferent models of nissan, we had a patrol sd33, terrano r20, navara d22, navara d40 and at the moment a nissan pathfinder r51 I was thiking to buy the new nissan navara, after seen this video I am not changing the pathfinder, I need a pick up for my job, I will get a toyota hilux o are old nissan d22

That’s a nice R34 GTR in the back ground with a RB26 engine!! Now that’s a proper quality Nissan engine!!

you're like gordon ramsey on automotive side

Mine blew up ffs 75k should be under warranty but Nissan are claiming I've used contaminated fuel

Thanks for information that’s why I’m getting a Hilux.

Great vid.... Christ that's a real eye opener with Nissan/Reno . In reference to a previous vid on injectors dumping fuel into oil the D max has a third notch on the dip stick that I watch very closely :D

With your knowledge you should be able to put a few Nissan together and end up with the perfect car

Yikes

@west yorkshire engine services. for the average outdoorsy family wanting buy the np300 2wd auto, would you say it would be too risky to own one of these? or is there something one could do apart from regular maintanence that would ensure good quality of life from the vehicle. ?? good truck? bad truck?

Same issue with the 2022 navara?

How ye all rate the v6 dci, had one and it drove great and was better on fuel than my new 2.4 hilux

I was the same , Nissans were good once, since the d22 d40 nightmares we have absolutely nothing to do with Nissan's, they did the dirty on too many freinds and family members, so now we all go with Toyota 4wds. Landcruisers.

That is bull fuckin witchcraft. That Navara NP300 sold pretty well in Asian countries like Indonesia and Malaysia. They are the best pick up for driving in rough tropical road. Also the engine is a lot more economical compared to Ford Ranger and crapYota Hilux. And most of the users aren't complaining as much as this bull fuckin witchcraft.

Fuel pump location is a total RENAULT BULLSHIT!!!

give me a td42t any day!! why couldn't nissan just redesign the fuel system and head to make it common rail for emissions... if it ain't broke don't fix it!!!

Hiw long do the yd22 2.2 dci diesel engine on early nisaan xtrail last? .

Don’t forget the Spanish dual cab D40 Navarra brought in to Australia when they could not get Asian built vehicles. Very weak chassis not suitable for Australian off road towing. There is a flex point just behind the cab that bends upwards. Mine bent twice, each time the insurance paid for it to be bent back but would not pay fot the flex point to be re-enforced. I ended up stripping the tray and fuel tank out and welded in re-enforcing. Then there is the saga of the catalytic converter that did not work. The local Nissan dealer sourced by pass section and fitted free. Of charge. If you have a Spanish built D40 check out the flex point and keep a close eye on it.

How was the old 2.7 diesel Terrano?

I'm sure you'll have alot less failures with the 2.3 block including the timing chain. There are no failures on the Master/Movano who share the same block. Only the oil sump is a bit different. The chain is the same design as the 2.0 dci but longer and has been upgraded since the early 2.0dci years;)

Not your normal mechanic .should work as advisor to nissan

I hope you put the crank lock out and injector pump phasing pins in before you remove or mess with that timing chain

Given its so new, why isn't it at a dealer and getting warranty work.

Just checking but a 12 month old car doesn’t it have 5 years warranty with all Nissan Navaras I’m looking at getting one and I’ve been told it has warranty what’s the reason it didn’t go back to Nissan thanks love the videos

You know what to do in a decade forward 😃😃

There is no such thing as perfect engine of any kind brand. its just a matter of how we push it to there limit that causes failure.

Maybe you should do other vehicles' you would see other similar year dual cabs ect, such as hilux has single chain too.. never taken a starter motor out of a 79 series!@#?? I could go on.. why target only navara in your videos, I work on all vehicles and can tell you they all have similar and more and other matters. ford ranger has a 2litre engine with more power than d23 and runs 30lb boost standard. Cant wait until you pull apart one of these...oh forgot you only shit talk nissans.

new Toyota 2.8 engines i've heard are a piece of crap as well, i have seen a Toyota 4500 V8 in pieces and its a sight to behold, biggest piece of junk i've ever come across, I would never buy a Toyota with a 4500 V8 engine, i have an old Hilux 3.0 which has not let me down, I have a Nissan 2005 D22 3.0 which i rebuild entirely and blocked off the EGR, its been an excellent vehicle its mechanically better all round than my Hilux, plus Nissan has a far better gearbox.

Engine of renault master 3 2 3dci

Nissan loses a client. I’m one of them, Thanks for sharing!

Buy an Isuzu toyotas trim is bullshit

It's a shame Nissan let Renault stick this shitty engine in. I'm a huge Nissan fan but there's no going past what this guy is saying..like that fuel pump..wtf!! Feel so let down. Because I almost brought one of these, thinking they were really good!!

Boss I need a help I have Nissan Navara same engine we overhaul the engine know we couldn't understand of rear turbo vacuum pipes direction

What should I choose then? Np300 (new navara on 18 plate) OR new hilux on 18 plate? Cheers

No wonder why dealers have many around 40tkm driven Navaras at really discount prices. I will never look them again, thanks from the tip :D

Mate, I follow you, but WHY are you dissing the D23 so much? Is it really that bad???

Do you think with regular servicing it will be ok.?

I have the np300 with 190hp diesel engine. You said the chain is to small for this car. At which kilometer (80.000km) or miles do I have to change the chain. What woul you say? And how often do I have to change the engine ool. The servie told me every 30.000km is this enugh?

hi team can you guys do ablube delete on a 71 plate navara thanks

I am planning on swapping this engine into nissan frontier. Please inform me if this swap buid is worth it of consideration.

No Nissan model is good now, pox engineering just like the jatco transmissions.....

Ditch the back ground music it is quite distracting

I’ve got an 06 pathfinder, I bought it from an old bloke who retired from driving and it’s only done 27,000 miles. What milage would you recommend having the chain done?

You got a French motor made in Spain, in a car made in Taiwan , with a Japanese badge & your worried a about a timing chain... Pfft. That's the least of your problems

What are your thoughts on the V9X engine in the D40?