Replacement HR12DDR engine for the Nissan Note 1.2L. Compare reconditioned, tested used and supply & fit options, with exact compatibility checked before your quote is progressed.
The supercharged DIG-S; clutch and boost path are matched to the donor.
The specifications above reflect Nissan UK’s published specifications, and the VRM lookup confirms which HR12DDR variant your registration needs before any quote is issued.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine Code | HR12DDR |
| Displacement | 1.2L |
| Fuel Type | Supercharged Petrol |
| Engine Family | HR12 |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Fitted To | Note |
| Known Faults | supercharger clutch failure |
| Warranty | 6 to 12 months depending on option |
| Availability | Reconditioned and tested used engines |
Pick the buying route that suits your budget, timeline and the condition you want for your Nissan HR12DDR engine.
A strong option for buyers who want a balanced mix of reliability, renewed internals and long-term value.
A lower-cost buying route for customers who want a fast replacement and a more price-led solution.
Perfect if you want the engine supplied and the installation arranged through the workshop network in one quote path.
Use this table as a buying guide to see which Nissan models are commonly associated with the HR12DDR engine. Exact fitment is still confirmed before the order is finalised.
| Compatible Nissan Model | Years | Engine Size | Fuel Type | Model Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2013–2017 | 1200 cc | Supercharged Petrol | View model |
Important: the compatibility table is a practical shopping aid. Always confirm the exact engine code, vehicle year and fitment before ordering.
Nissan’s thinking was simple: give a small city engine punch without the thirst of a bigger motor. The supercharger forces air in at low revs, so the Note pulls cleanly from town speeds, and the drive disengages at a cruise so the engine sips fuel on the motorway. The part that makes that trick work is an electromagnetic clutch on the supercharger drive – and that clutch, plus its pulley bearing, is precisely where the HR12DDR earns its workshop reputation. Everything else about the engine is conventional three-cylinder petrol.
The clutch bearing wears with age and heat, and the first symptom is a chirp or whine from the top of the engine that rises and falls with the throttle. Nothing else on the Note makes that sound, so once you have heard it you cannot unhear it. As the wear deepens, the clutch starts to slip: the supercharger stops driving properly, the boost fades, and the Note feels strangely breathless for an engine with a blower fitted. A collapsed bearing can take the drive with it, which turns a noise into a stoppage.
Nissan engines matched by VRM to your exact code and variant
Reconditioned and tested used options with 6 to 12 months warranty
Compression, leak, history and mileage checks before any offer
Nationwide recovery and fitting available across the UK
Independent intermediary — vetted UK specialist workshops only
No fixed prices — bespoke written quotes per vehicle, no obligation
Every engine match is confirmed against your registration before any quote is issued, and all work is carried out by vetted third-party workshops operating as an independent comparison service.
Underneath the supercharger, the HR12DDR shares its bottom end with the naturally aspirated HR12DE, and it inherits that engine’s two habits. The timing chain wears and rattles on cold start-up, loudest for the first seconds, and the wear progresses with mileage. Oil consumption follows on higher-mileage examples as the rings age, showing as a falling dipstick between services. Neither is unique to the supercharged car – but both matter more here, because a replacement engine has to be matched to the supercharged specification, not to its quieter sibling.
In practice the failures arrive in order. The supercharger whine comes first, often years before anything serious. Then the clutch slip grows until the performance loss is obvious. The timing chain rattle announces itself on cold mornings and lengthens as the chain stretches. Oil use creeps up last, quietly, and shows up as topping-up between services. A Note with two or three of these at once is a candidate for replacement rather than piecemeal repairs, because each fix means paying for engine access again.
Choose how you want your HR12DDR supplied: reconditioned to spec, a tested low-mileage used engine, or a complete supply & fit package with recovery.
⚙Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested
◉Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks
⌁Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check
No fixed prices are published — every quote is bespoke to your registration and chosen service.
| Option | What You Get | Warranty | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reconditioned | Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested | 6 to 12 months | Long-term owners |
| Tested Used | Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks | 6 months | Budget buyers |
| Supply & Fit | Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check | Up to 12 months on installation | Complete solutions |
Swapping an HR12DDR involves everything a normal small-engine swap does – ancillaries transfer, fresh belts and fluids, a road test – plus the supercharger itself. The replacement engine’s clutch and pulley are inspected or renewed, the drive and plumbing are checked, and the ECU is matched so the boost control behaves as Nissan intended. A workshop that treats the HR12DDR like a plain HR12DE has already mismatched the job; the code and the blower both have to be right.
Fitting a HR12DDR engine means checking the supercharger clutch and its drive before installation, so the replacement boost path is clean. The network workshops handle the changeover, and every installation is warranty-backed.
The reconditioned route suits owners keeping a good Note long-term: the build renews the supercharger clutch alongside the chain kit, rings and bearings, so every known wear point starts fresh. The tested used route filters donors for exactly the faults this engine is known for – compression and leak-down for the rings, a cold-start listen for the chain, and a supercharger check for the whine. Supply and fit hands the whole job to one vetted workshop, which matters on an engine with a trick part most garages rarely see. Your registration starts any of the three.
Enter your registration to match the correct supercharged HR12DDR for your Note, and compare reconditioned, tested used and supply-and-fit quotes from vetted UK workshops.
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