Nissan Turbos For Sale

It depends on the engine and condition. The Renault-shared 1.5 dCi (K9K) is the most affordable — roughly R3,500 – R5,500 — because the same engine runs across Nissan, Renault and Dacia, so units are well supplied. The 2.5 dCi/TDi (YD25DDTi) in the Navara D40, NP300 Hardbody and Pathfinder runs about R3,495 – R8,495, with used pull-offs at the lower end and new aftermarket or reconditioned units higher. The current 2.3 dCi (YS23DDTT) Navara uses a twin-turbo assembly with thin SA pricing, so that one is quote-only. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your exact model.

On the variable-nozzle units — the YD25 2.5 dCi in particular — the most common cause is the VNT vanes and actuator sticking with carbon and soot. That shows up as power loss, going into limp mode, a whistling or whining noise, or black smoke. Sometimes it is just the actuator or a clean and recon rather than a whole turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked filter can mimic the same symptoms, so it is worth having it properly diagnosed before buying a full unit. The little K9K 1.5 dCi turbo is simpler but oil supply and heat still take their toll over high mileage.

The K9K (1.5 dCi) is the small Renault-shared turbo in the NP200, Note and Micra — the cheapest and best-supplied. The YD25DDTi (2.5 dCi/TDi) is the variable-nozzle turbo in the Navara D40, NP300 Hardbody and Pathfinder R51 — and it was fitted in more than one output (roughly 98kW vs 174kW) with different part numbers. The YS23DDTT (2.3 dCi) in the current NP300 D23 Navara is a twin-turbo assembly — a low-pressure and a high-pressure turbo in series. Give your model, year and engine when you request a quote so suppliers match the correct turbo.

All three are common in SA. A used pull-off is the cheapest and fine if it has been tested and comes with some warranty. A reconditioned or exchange unit (you surrender your old core) is usually quote-only and carries a longer warranty. New aftermarket or OEM-grade units cost the most but are brand new. On the VNT units especially, check whether the actuator is included and calibrated. Watch out for cheap "CHRA core" listings — a bare centre cartridge is not a complete turbo.

Confirm it by VIN or engine number — Nissan uses more than one part number per engine. The YD25 2.5 dCi appears as 14411-EB300, -MB40x and 734868 depending on the output variant and year; the shared K9K 1.5 dCi carries several BorgWarner and Garrett numbers; and the 2.3 dCi Navara uses a twin-turbo assembly where you must confirm the low-pressure vs high-pressure turbo. Tell us your model, year and engine (and ideally your VIN) when you request a quote and verified suppliers will confirm the exact unit before you commit.

It varies by supplier. Tested used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket units usually 6–12 months. Because a failed turbo can be caused by oil-supply or intake issues, a good supplier will also advise on fitting the correct oil feed/return and priming the unit. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.