Nissan Navara D40 YD25 Cylinder Head Failure
The YD25 diesel engine in Navara D40 has a documented cylinder head cracking issue. The aluminium head cracks between cylinders, causing coolant in the combustion chamber, white smoke and overheating. Toyota recalled the Navara in Australia and New Zealand for this. Cylinder head replacement costs £900-1,800.
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