Used Nissan Juke Engine

The Juke ran as a single generation from 2010 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2014, so a 2013 and a 2016 car sit either side of that facelift boundary. The engine code is the critical thing here — if both cars share the same code (for example HR16DE on a 1.6 petrol or MR16DDT on a 1.6 turbo) there is a strong basis for compatibility, but ancillary fittings and mountings can change around a facelift year, so confirm the exact spec with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Trim level — whether Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, or Nismo — does not determine which engine was fitted; what matters is the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type. A petrol Acenta and a petrol Nismo RS both used turbocharged 1.6 engines, but the Nismo RS version was tuned differently, so the engine codes are not necessarily identical. Always match on the engine code from the V5 or a VIN check rather than the trim name, and confirm any ECU or immobiliser pairing requirements with the breaker.

The 1.5-litre diesel Juke uses the K9K engine family, and the exact variant code (sometimes shown as K9K 410 or similar suffixes) can vary across the production run from 2010 to 2019. The engine code is stamped on the block and is also listed on the V5, and supplying it to the breaker is the single most reliable way to ensure you get a matching unit. Power output and emissions spec can differ between sub-variants, so give the breaker your full registration as well so they can cross-reference the correct code.

The Juke facelift came in 2014, and while the fundamental engine families carried across that boundary, there can be differences in ancillary components, wiring looms, and mounting points between pre- and post-facelift units. If the engine codes match exactly you have a reasonable starting point, but whether everything bolts up cleanly across the 2014 facelift boundary is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations. Never assume a like-for-like swap without that check.

Yes, gearbox type does matter — an engine from an automatic Juke may have been paired with a different flywheel, torque converter housing, or ancillary setup compared with a manual car. You can sometimes reuse your own flywheel and ancillaries, but this adds complication and cost, so tell the breaker your gearbox type upfront. Matching both the engine code and the gearbox type gives you the cleanest swap.

The core engine block and code are the same regardless of whether the car was two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, so the engine itself is not the part that changes between drivetrains. However, ancillary components and the rear of the engine bay setup can differ, so confirm with the breaker that the specific unit they have will suit your drivetrain configuration. Matching the engine code first, then discussing the drivetrain detail with the breaker, is the right approach.