Diesel turbos for the Navara, NP300 Hardbody, NP200 and Pathfinder — YD25DDTi 2.5 dCi, the Renault-shared K9K 1.5 dCi, and the YS23 2.3 twin-turbo. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
YD25 · K9K · VNT · Illustrative
Variable-nozzle YD25DDTi (2.5 dCi/TDi) and the twin-turbo YS23 (2.3 dCi), plus the Renault-shared K9K (1.5 dCi). Suppliers cover the full Navara, NP300, NP200 and Pathfinder range.
Nissan uses more than one part number per engine — the YD25 splits into 98kW and 174PS variants (14411-EB300, -MB40x, 734868) and the 2.3 dCi is a twin-turbo. Tell us your VIN and we match the exact unit.
Compare tested used pull-offs, reconditioned/exchange units and new aftermarket — and on the VNT turbos check the actuator is included and calibrated, with warranty confirmed by each supplier.
Nissan Turbochargers
Indicative SA pricing by engine and turbo code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Diesel Popular Code: GT2056V / RHF4 · 14411-EB300 / -MB40x / 734868 · 2.5 dCi / TDi (YD25DDTi)
Diesel Popular Code: KP35 / GT1544 · Renault-shared · 1.5 dCi (K9K)
Diesel Code: IHI twin · low-pressure + high-pressure · 2.3 dCi (YS23DDTT)
Product images are illustrative only — the exact turbo varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by engine and turbo code. Actual quotes depend on condition and whether the unit is used, reconditioned/exchange or new aftermarket — and whether the actuator is included on the VNT units.
| Engine / Turbo | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Navara D40 / NP300 Hardbody / Pathfinder R51 2.5 dCi — YD25DDTi (GT2056V / RHF4) | R3,495 – R8,495 |
| NP200 / Note / Micra 1.5 dCi — K9K (KP35 / GT1544) | R3,500 – R5,500 |
| Navara NP300 D23 2.3 dCi — YS23DDTT (IHI twin) | Enquire |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Nissan turbo comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Your old core is surrendered; the unit is stripped, rebuilt and balanced.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Nissan's turbos are diesel — the bakkies and SUVs run the bigger YD25 / YS23 units, while the small dCi cars share Renault's K9K. Find your engine family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact part.
Variable-nozzle & two-stage twin — the higher-ticket units
The variable-nozzle GT2056V / RHF4 unit — fitted in ~98kW and ~128kW/174PS outputs with different part numbers, whose vanes and actuator gum up with soot.
The current NP300 D23 Navara runs a two-stage IHI twin (low-pressure + high-pressure in series) — not a single bolt-on, so confirm which unit or the full assembly.
Cheapest & best-supplied Nissan diesel turbo in SA
The little BorgWarner KP35 / Garrett GT1544 turbo — the same engine runs across Nissan, Renault and Dacia, so used and new units are cheap and well supplied.
The same K9K family also turns up in the Qashqai and Juke crossovers — it carries several part numbers across its variants, so confirm the exact unit by VIN.
A bare CHRA "core" is only the centre cartridge — not a complete turbo with actuator and housings. It's cheaper, but check exactly what's included before you compare prices. On the VNT diesels especially, confirm the actuator is part of the deal.
Still not sure? and suppliers will confirm the exact turbo for you.
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On the VNT diesels especially, most of these point to sticking vanes or a tired actuator rather than a dead turbo — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A turbo lives or dies on clean oil and heat management. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
Most people looking for a Nissan turbo in South Africa drive a Navara, NP300 Hardbody or NP200 — and almost all of the demand sits on the diesel engines. The YD25DDTi 2.5 dCi/TDi in the Navara D40, NP300 Hardbody and Pathfinder R51 uses a variable-nozzle turbo (VNT), where the vanes and actuator adjust boost across the rev range. When those vanes gum up with carbon and soot you get power loss, limp mode and a tell-tale whistle — the single most common reason owners end up here. At the smaller end, the NP200 shares Renault's little K9K 1.5 dCi turbo, which is why it is one of the cheapest and best-supplied diesel turbos in the country.
The biggest trap is buying the wrong part number. Nissan fits more than one turbo per engine — the YD25 2.5 dCi appears with different part numbers across its life (roughly the 98kW single-turbo variant versus the later 174PS version: 14411-EB300, -MB40x, 734868), and the current 2.3 dCi Navara uses a twin-turbo assembly where you must confirm the low-pressure versus high-pressure unit. Confirm yours by VIN or engine number before you buy. If you are weighing up the whole engine rather than just the turbo, it is worth comparing a used Nissan engine or gearbox at the same time so you can plan the full job — see the related-parts links below.
VNT symptoms — power loss, limp mode, whistling, black smoke — are often the actuator or a stuck vane rather than a completely dead turbo, and worn injectors, EGR or a blocked filter can mimic exactly the same signs. It pays to have the fault properly diagnosed before committing to a full unit, and to compare a used or reconditioned turbo against an actuator or clean-and-recon. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Nissan turbo suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
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 on the NP300 Hardbody vs about 128kW / 174PS on the D40, and 140kW on the 2010+ facelift) 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.
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Send us your Nissan model, year and engine — and your VIN if you have it. We'll get verified suppliers to quote you on used, reconditioned and new-aftermarket turbochargers.
