Bassara 2.0L Petrol Engines
from £1,200 to £2,400
Rebuilt units from £1,200 · Common codes: QR20DE, QR25DE
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Bassara 2.0L Petrol Engines
from £1,200 to £2,400
Rebuilt units from £1,200 · Common codes: QR20DE, QR25DE
Bassara 2.2L Diesel Engines
from £1,400 to £2,695
Rebuilt units from £1,400 · Common codes: YD22DDTi, YD25DDTi
Bassara Rider 2.5L Engines
from £1,600 to £2,800
Rebuilt units from £1,600 · Common codes: QR25DE (Rider, Highway Star)

Most replacements completed within 3-5 days.
The table below shows typical UK rebuilt engine costs across Nissan Bassara variants - compare failure causes, engine codes, fuel types, and price ranges to benchmark what UK drivers are paying for grey import engine replacement.


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Every engine code fitted to the Nissan Bassara across all generations (1999-2003), with technical specs, compatible variants and trims, known failure points, and average rebuilt prices from UK specialists. Select any engine code to compare quotes. Petrol Engines
Extracted from detailed petrol and performance engine families across Nissan Bassara variants.

QR20DE - 2.0L Petrol
Main replacement demand comes from timing-chain, cooling-system and performance thermal-management faults.
Compatible variants
Avg. rebuilt price
£1,200 - £2,100
Supply only
Technical specifications
Common failures
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The Nissan Bassara's QR-series petrol and YD-series diesel engines are generally robust, but age and mileage take their toll on these 1999-2003 grey import MPVs. Timing chain failures on QR20DE/QR25DE engines and EGR/injector issues on YD22DDTi diesels dominate replacement demand. Every rebuilt engine supplied through EngineMarket includes upgraded internal...
Nissan Bassara Timing Chain Failure
Most affected vehicles
Nissan Bassara J, S, Rider (1999-2003, QR20DE & QR25DE)
Failure mileage range
60,000-100,000 miles
Typical failure window
Root cause
Timing chain tensioner wear and chain stretch cause rattling noise, potential skipped teeth, and catastrophic valve-to-piston contact if ignored.
Our recommendation
If you're hearing chain rattle but the engine still runs smoothly, budget £500-£800 for preventative chain replacement immediately. Once the chain skips or valves bend, you're looking at £1,200+ for a rebuilt engine. On a Bassara worth £1,500-£3,000, prevention is far cheaper than cure.
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Every engine type is available through our UK network with typical price ranges based on your Bassara variant, engine code (QR20DE/QR25DE/YD22DDTi), and budget.
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Every displacement fitted to the Nissan Bassara (1999-2003) is listed below with compatible engine codes, production years, and common failure notes to help you identify the correct replacement.

Choose your Nissan Bassara engine by fuel type to compare realistic replacement prices, known issues, and compatible UK supply options - from the popular QR20DE 2.0L petrol to the torque-heavy YD22DDTi 2.2L diesel.
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This timeline covers all major engine changes across the Bassara's 1999-2003 production run, organised so UK grey import owners can quickly identify their engine and compare rebuilt prices from specialists.
⚙Key Changes
▣Main Engines
▰Popular Models
🔧Known For
Engine Codes Covered:
QR20DE