1.6 16V (HR16DE)
2006–2013 · petrol · 1598cc · 110hp
Engine codes: HR16DE
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Nissan Note 1.6 16V (HR16DE). Check this before you buy used.
The 1.6 HR16DE is the better Note petrol — more flexible and a tougher, longer-lived Alliance engine than the 1.4. Chain-driven and durable with fresh oil; the main niggle is ignition-coil failure (rough idle, replace as a set). The auto versions use Nissan's CVT, which can shudder/overheat under load on neglected examples — check the gearbox, not just the engine.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (HR16DE) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
Known Issues
Coil failure → rough idle/misfire; replace all four together.
Fix / Workaround: Replace coil set + plugs.
Repair cost: €120–€350
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
Xtronic CVT can shudder, hesitate or overheat under load if fluid neglected.
Fix / Workaround: Fresh CVT fluid on schedule; avoid overheating; prefer manual.
Repair cost: €200–€2500
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 150,000 km: Coils + CVT (if auto).
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Prefer manual; if CVT, check for shudder + fluid history
- ☐Misfire codes = coils
- ☐Best all-round Note petrol
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Note 1.6 16V (HR16DE) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 1.6 HR16DE is the better Note petrol — more flexible and a tougher, longer-lived Alliance engine than the 1.4. Chain-driven and durable with fresh oil; the main niggle is ignition-coil failure (rough idle, replace as a set). The auto versions use Nissan's CVT, which can shudder/overheat under load on neglected examples — check the gearbox, not just the engine.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Nissan Note 1.6 16V (HR16DE)?
The most commonly reported problems: Ignition coil failure, CVT shudder (auto only).
Is a used Nissan Note 1.6 16V (HR16DE) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.