Nissan VQ40DE Engine Common Problems and Reliability

[@samlevi3821]

The 2011- 2019 VQ40DE is one of the most reliable engines on the market. Keep it cool and good oil and you’ll easily get it to 300k.

[@dm1273]

Мій nissan Xterra 2014 Вже пройшов 200 000 миль нічого не робив. Масло заміна на кожних 5 000 миль

[@darkskys1757]

You basically said what I was going to say. 2011 to 2019 VQ40de it's probably one of the most reliable gas engines you can get in this modern day. Engine's been around since 2005 so they had almost 15 years to iron out all the problems. Very good engine just keep up on maintenance.

[@philc.9280]

Good to know as I own a 2015 Frontier. Only problem to date is a tire sensor light that I haven't even fixed yet as I check the tire pressures all the time.

[@samlevi3821]

@@philc.9280 I had the same issue after my first tire change. Ended up having the sensor replaced and never messed up again.

[@philc.9280]

@@samlevi3821 I probably won't fix the sensor until I get a new set of tires next year.

[@dustyroads5811]

Mine has 520,000 kms on it and still runs great. No chain issues at all and no leaks no oil burn just 2 cam sensers and fan clutch .

[@DesertFernweh]

You left out the most common issue on these, it cheap to fix but a pain to get at. The Cam position Sensors love to go out.

[@Moonball96]

I just had to replace mine and yes, they are a HUGE pain to get to

[@devildog293]

This problem would shutdown the engine while driving 😢

[@gbaines4284]

I did the cam and crankshaft position sensors in about and hour.

[@mypl510]

My '08 Xterra is currently at 213K miles and still running well. Some things have been done, like new valve covers, crank sensor, and the plugs have been done twice, but otherwise it still runs well. Motor mounts are next.

[@ml7.372]

Great video Nissan introduced this engine to the Patrol Y62 in Saudi Arabia in 2017

[@momoy02]

I have an 05 my first issue was the coolant mixed with oil (milkshake) cost me about $3k to fixed transmission valve body replacement.. other than that minor replacements wear and tear. Already 286k still running strong.

[@WPR_SpeedKilz85]

Unfortunately i bought used and got SMOD 2 weeks later. Xterra sat for 7 months until i was able to buy a donor car for $300 with a good transmission. Now i have a question. When you did the Idle Relearn and Closed Throttle relearn, did yours feel like it lost a little power possibly through the throttle mapping? Because mine did. Idk if i lost compression due to the sitting for 7 months, or the relearns changed something and made it not run as strong. My Xterra felt like a V8 before the SMOD. SUPER AMOUNTS OF POWER/TORQUE! After trans replacement, and sitting for 7 months, it feels like ive lost 30 or 40 hp.

[@AlexJonez420]

Wow, what a thorough video about the VQ40! Your commentary is spot on!

[@Linknelson]

Love my 19 P4X, last year for the 4.0, got it with just under 7k miles, now 3 years later at 31k. Haven’t had any problems, my daily as well. I’ve done the oil changes my self with full synthetic with Mobil 1 extended performance. I also keep it in the garage, I hope to have the truck for a long time. I’d like to get an other with the manual.

[@willywil5691]

Nice. I just got a 2018 pro4x with 42,xxx miles mint. Love this truck

[@robinator503]

The older VQs had timing chain link plates that were very sharp on the edge. They cut through the chain guides

[@NVRAMboi]

I expected the ("earlier years") transmission cooler issues (only on automatics) might be mentioned. (aka: the Strawberry Milkshake of Death). I have an '09 4WD MT version, and it's been a champ - but only some 85k miles. Regularly serviced of course. I can't believe it's already 16 model years old. Simple (comparatively) and rock solid.

[@danielzuniga6555]

Excellent video ! Thank you. Hello from Costa Rica!

[@WPR_SpeedKilz85]

Buying 2 vehicles (used and abused) with the VQ40DE made me become fluent in repairs lol. Ive done timing component replacement on both. But 1 i had to swap out due to the lady not changing the oil and then it sat for 2 years which caused the oil rings to become stuck. Uve since disassembled it to find out why it was burning 2 qts in 300 miles. Hence the stuck rings. The other is burning a qt or so in 500 miles id say. Once i rebuild the 1st one, it will replace the other oil burner. Which has 330,000 miles and going strong. And the one i swapped has 220,000 and going strong. CHANGE YOUR OIL PEOPLE!!!! Dont abuse your engine and then sell the car to someone who will have to tear it down to replace vital components that YOU ABUSED. If taken care of properly, the VQ40DE will last 1,000,000 miles easily. IVE SEEN IT! These motors were built to last. Even the abused VQ that i disassembled, has CUTS AND GROOVES in the main bearings and cam bearings due to shitty maintenance. But even with that going on, and oil galleys stopped up with carbon, this engine never failed to impress me. Except its thirst for Castrol GTX High Mileage. But hey, it comes with the territory of buying used.

[@errolcurtis7521]

Most my 4.0 engine at 872 000 kms. Hole in block. Did the timing chain at 420 000 kms. Was a good engine

[@norontboyz5949]

That is impressive!

[@चेतन_महाराष्ट्र]

Wow

[@JV3z]

Why show a rocker arm assembly from a VG30 when talking a bout the VQ motor?

[@qaziqazi9203]

The Nissan Patrol SE engine also has the same VQ40DE v6 L4.0 engine

[@jafethernandez791]

I had the problem of low oil pressure in my 05 Xterra, when I was idling the needle went lower than L and the oil light came on and when I accelerated the needle went up to the middle. The first fix was to change the oil sensor, the oil pump and the relief valve, even so the problem continued. The second fix was to change the oil gallery timing gasket and after that the needle only goes down a little before the letter L but the oil light no longer comes on.

[@derekbroyles1863]

My 2014 just had first issue 135k miles. New o2 sensor. Went ahead and replaced both sensor 1 on both sides no other problems besides wanting bigger fuel tank😅

[@jdmjunk]

I replaced my timing chain tensioners, etc, with all new oem parts, oil galley gaskets, and it still rattles around 2-2500 rpms cruising however its 1/10 of the noise before sounded like diesel tick

[@nigelmcclure6440]

It would be really cool if you would absolutely do a video on the Nissan Titan Pickup Truck and common engine problems as well bud

[@shaolin224]

280k on an 07 and running. Nissan did do a recall on those timing chains and if already done were reimbursed like myself.

[@drockv1442]

Does Ry The Car Guy know you’re using his video repair footage throughout your video?🤔

[@Gwaplord3957]

May 05(220,000mi) and 06(120,000mi.) Xterra’s are both suffering a P0300

[@irwinjimenez]

The timing chain & guides from the VQ37DETT found in the 2019 Skyline GT-R twin turbo can also be made to fit by an "experienced" mechanic with minor modding. Also, use head bolts from a VQ37HR which are stronger.

[@neoskater420]

Do you need modifications? Or is just a simple pull the old and replace it?

[@boblizsky3807]

when to change the timing chain?

[@anthonyr5869]

Every 20k miles

[@irwinjimenez]

On the 05-10 models, at 100k. The newer ones had a timing chain re-design and can lasts 200k easily. Mine lasted 190k.

[@richardsanchez9657]

@@anthonyr5869 I guess you mean 200K

[@anthonyr5869]

@@richardsanchez9657 yeah 200k

[@Thankz4sharing]

synthetic voice is annoying.

[@cesartrackstar452]

The motor is good, that damn thing is a Gas!! Hogger!!! Why can Nissan make better trucks, make it EV and Gas together.

[@NVRAMboi]

No disputing it's a gas pig. I knew that before I bought it. I have yet to meet a man who purchased a (real) truck for purposes of "great fuel mileage". PS: Ford Maverick's (esp hybrids) don't count.

[@oscarbravo9009]

My 2007 Frontier had this garbage motor. Sounded terrible and was gutless. Only thing that made it sufferable was that it was not a 4.3L Vortec. I'm still grateful for that.

[@_IMNNO]

V6s in general don’t sound too great especially large displacement ones. In the Frontier it might be gutless, but in our RWD Xterra it’s decently quick for an SUV - probably due it lower weight and less drivetrain loss. Plus, many people have their VQ40DE’s over 200k which is pretty good reliability wise.

[@NVRAMboi]

@oscarbravo9009 : "Garbage and gutless"?? I'd call mine pretty quick and with a deep pedal. I suppose it all depends on life/vehicle experience and perspective. Mine runs like a scalded ape.