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1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power vs 1.0 TCe / SCe: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power carries less risk than the 1.0 TCe / SCe: 36/100 versus 41/100 (both moderate risk). The 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Safe mode due to battery controller calibration (loss of propulsion)»; the 1.0 TCe / SCe has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall».

Risk index

1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power

36

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

1.0 TCe / SCe

41

Moderate risk · 1 serious fault

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

14 sourcesHow we work

Is the 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power reliable?

There is still little reliability data: the three-cylinder 1.5 VC-Turbo only generates electricity and no mechanical faults are known in Europe. The documented weak points are in the e-Power electronics: battery campaigns and isolated cases of immobilisation.[1][2][3]

See the 4 of the 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power faults

Is the 1.0 TCe / SCe reliable?

The 1.0 TCe/SCe (H4D/H4Dt) is a simply designed three-cylinder with reasonable reliability. Its most-cited fault is a noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate; the ECO-G (LPG) version adds its own gas-management faults and a 2023 recall over a risk of leaks and fire from the tank. An isolated case of a failed high-pressure pump is also documented, and no oil consumption pattern.[4][5][6]

See the 4 of the 1.0 TCe / SCe faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power and 1.0 TCe / SCe
1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power1.0 TCe / SCe
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelPetrolPetrol
Displacement1,497 cm³999 cm³
Timing—Chain
Power190–213 hp65–117 hp
Productionsince 2022[7][8][9][10]since 2019[11][12]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)36Moderate risk41Moderate risk
Documented faults44
Of high or critical severity31
Worst severityHigh severityCritical severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: Safe mode due to battery controller calibration (loss of propulsion)
  2. High severity: Fuel line that slips out of its clip and may leak
  3. Medium severity: e-Power warning and limited mode due to incorrect state-of-charge reading
  1. Critical severity: LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall
  2. Medium severity: Metallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate
  3. Medium severity: Failed high-pressure fuel pump (isolated case)
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNone
  • 1.0 SCe 65/75 (H4D, 2019-present)[4][13]
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power 190 hp (Qashqai J12, since 2022)[1][2][3]
  • 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power 204 hp (X-Trail T33, front-wheel drive, since 2022)[1][7]
  • 1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power e-4ORCE 213 hp (X-Trail T33, all-wheel drive, since 2022)[7][9]
  • 1.0 TCe 90/100 (H4Dt, 2019-present)[4][13]
  • 1.0 TCe 110 (H4Dt, 2021-present)[14]
  • 1.0 ECO-G 100 (H4Dt + LPG, 2020-present)[4][5][14]
  • 1.0 DIG-T / IG-T 100-117 (HR10DDT, Nissan, 2017-present)[6]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them

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1.5 VC-Turbo e-Power

1.0 TCe / SCe

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Sources

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  1. Fiabilidad y averías del Nissan Qashqai 3 (2021)fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026 · in French
  2. Nissan Qashqai: richiamo per la batteria del sistema ibridoalVolante · Motoring press · published 4 August 2026 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Italian
  3. Nissanowski SUV z usterką systemu zarządzania akumulatoremAutokatalog.pl · Motoring press · published 2025 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in another language
  4. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Sandero 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Dacia et Renault – nouveau rappel : fuite du réservoir GPL, risque d'incendie !Motorsactu · Motoring press · published 12 November 2023 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  6. Fiabilité et pannes du Nissan Juke 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Nissan X-Trail - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  8. Nissan KR engine - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  9. Nissan X-Trail (T33) - Wikipedia (versión alemana)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  10. Nissan z novim Qashqaijem uvaja e-Power v EvropiRTV Slovenija · General press · published 19 February 2021 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in another language
  11. Moteur H Renault-NissanWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  12. Nissan JukeWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  13. Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  14. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia JoggerFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French