Replacement HRA2DDT engine for the Nissan Qashqai 1.2L. Compare reconditioned, tested used and supply & fit options, with exact compatibility checked before your quote is progressed.
One of the most commonly replaced Nissan engines in the UK, where correct chain tensioner specification matters.
The specifications above reflect Nissan UK’s published specifications, and the VRM lookup confirms which HRA2DDT variant your registration needs before any quote is issued.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine Code | HRA2DDT |
| Displacement | 1.2L |
| Fuel Type | Turbo Petrol |
| Engine Family | HRA2 |
| Power | 113 hp |
| Fitted To | Qashqai, Juke, Pulsar |
| Known Faults | timing chain stretch and rattle at cold start |
| Warranty | 6 to 12 months depending on option |
| Availability | Reconditioned and tested used engines |
Pick the buying route that suits your budget, timeline and the condition you want for your Nissan HRA2DDT engine.
A strong option for buyers who want a balanced mix of reliability, renewed internals and long-term value.
A lower-cost buying route for customers who want a fast replacement and a more price-led solution.
Perfect if you want the engine supplied and the installation arranged through the workshop network in one quote path.
Use this table as a buying guide to see which Nissan models are commonly associated with the HRA2DDT engine. Exact fitment is still confirmed before the order is finalised.
| Compatible Nissan Model | Years | Engine Size | Fuel Type | Model Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juke | 2014–2018 | 1200 cc | Turbo Petrol | View model |
| Pulsar | 2014–2018 | 1200 cc | Turbo Petrol | View model |
| Qashqai | 2014–2018 | 1200 cc | Turbo Petrol | View model |
Important: the compatibility table is a practical shopping aid. Always confirm the exact engine code, vehicle year and fitment before ordering.
DIG-T stands for Direct Injection Gasoline Turbocharger. The HRA2DDT is a three-cylinder, 1,197 cc engine with a small turbo mounted close to the exhaust, which is why it feels eager low down and returns diesel-like economy on a run. In the UK it appeared in the Qashqai and Juke from 2013 and the Pulsar from 2014, producing 113 hp at 4,500 rpm and 190 Nm at 2,000 rpm. It is a different engine entirely from the 1.0-litre HR10DDT in the later Micra, and from the 1.2 normally aspirated three-cylinder in the Note – worth knowing, because parts and faults do not cross over.
The 1.2 DIG-T fails in a fairly predictable order, and each stage gives you a warning.
Nissan engines matched by VRM to your exact code and variant
Reconditioned and tested used options with 6 to 12 months warranty
Compression, leak, history and mileage checks before any offer
Nationwide recovery and fitting available across the UK
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No fixed prices — bespoke written quotes per vehicle, no obligation
Every engine match is confirmed against your registration before any quote is issued, and all work is carried out by vetted third-party workshops operating as an independent comparison service.
The chain sits at the flywheel end of the block, which makes its noise easy to mistake for a gearbox or dual-mass flywheel problem. As the chain stretches, you get a metallic rattle for a second or two on cold start, fading as oil pressure builds. Left alone, the chain wears the guides and tensioner, cam timing drifts, and the engine management light comes on with a timing correlation fault. This is the most common reason HRA2DDTs arrive at the workshop.
The small bore and turbo heat take their toll on the piston rings on higher-mileage cars. Oil use climbs between services, you may notice a whiff of burning oil, and on neglected engines the bores can score. This is the stage where a repair stops making sense.
The wastegate actuator sticks with age, boost bleeds off, and the car hesitates under load before the ECU logs an underboost fault and drops into limp mode.
Choose how you want your HRA2DDT supplied: reconditioned to spec, a tested low-mileage used engine, or a complete supply & fit package with recovery.
⚙Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested
◉Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks
⌁Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check
No fixed prices are published — every quote is bespoke to your registration and chosen service.
| Option | What You Get | Warranty | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reconditioned | Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested | 6 to 12 months | Long-term owners |
| Tested Used | Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks | 6 months | Budget buyers |
| Supply & Fit | Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check | Up to 12 months on installation | Complete solutions |
A timing-chain job on the 1.2 is an engine-out job either way, because the chain is at the gearbox end and the engine has to come forward for access. That means the labour bill is the bulk of the cost whether you are fitting a new chain or a replacement engine. So the question is simple: if the chain is the only fault, a specialist may well repair it; if the rings are worn too, the parts and labour for a repair start to overlap the price of a correctly matched replacement that comes with a warranty. A vetted workshop will tell you which side of that line your car sits on after a compression and leak-down test.
You submit the registration, the workshop confirms the HRA2DDT stamp on the block, and a matched engine – reconditioned or tested used – is sourced. The workshop transfers your ancillaries, fits new belts, gaskets and fluids as part of the job, road-tests the car and hands it back with a 6 to 12 month warranty. Most HRA2DDT swaps take two to three working days.
Fitting a HRA2DDT engine is a specialist job, because the chain tensioner must be set to the exact specification and the ancillaries matched to the donor. The network workshops handle the full changeover — new fluids, filters and a final timing check — and every installation is backed by the warranty terms confirmed at quote stage.
If you go reconditioned, ask that the replacement carries the updated chain kit with hardened guides, because that is the part that failed on the original. If you go tested used, ask for the compression and leak-down sheet before it is fitted, and confirm the donor car’s mileage. Both routes should be matched by code, not by ‘any 1.2 will do’ – the HRA2DDT, HR12DE and HR10DDT all displace around 1.2 litres or less but share almost nothing.
Enter your registration to match the correct HRA2DDT for your Qashqai, Juke or Pulsar, and compare reconditioned, tested used and supply-and-fit quotes from vetted UK workshops.
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