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1.3 Multijet vs 1.8/2.2 DI-D: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.8/2.2 DI-D carries less risk than the 1.3 Multijet: 46/100 (moderate risk) versus 64/100 (high risk). The 1.3 Multijet has 4 documented serious faults, the main one being «Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure»; the 1.8/2.2 DI-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution».

Risk index

1.3 Multijet

64

High risk · 4 serious faults

Risk index

1.8/2.2 DI-D

46

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Lower risk

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 1.3 Multijet reliable?

The 1.3 Multijet is a reliable diesel in the basics, but it has a known weak point across all its brands: the timing chain and its tensioner can stretch or fail if oil changes are neglected, with a risk of serious damage. In urban use, the EGR valve, the particulate filter and the variable-geometry turbo add to the list.[1][2][3][4]

See the 5 of the 1.3 Multijet faults

Is the 1.8/2.2 DI-D reliable?

Yes, in general: Mitsubishi's own 1.8 DI-D (4N13) and 2.2 DI-D (4N14) diesels have a reputation for reliability compared with the Volkswagen and PSA engines they replaced in 2010. Their best-documented fault is a clogged particulate filter with oil dilution on short journeys, along with occasional cases of injector, turbo and balance shaft problems. Do not confuse them with the PSA 2.2 HDi that the Outlander used earlier, shared with the C-Crosser and the Peugeot 4007.[5][6][7][8]

See the 4 of the 1.8/2.2 DI-D faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.3 Multijet and 1.8/2.2 DI-D
1.3 Multijet1.8/2.2 DI-D
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement1,248 cm³—
TimingChainChain
Power69–105 hp116–177 hp
Production2003–2024[9][10][11]since 2010[5][12][13][14]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)64High risk46Moderate risk
Documented faults54
Of high or critical severity43
Worst severityCritical severityHigh severity
Main faults
  1. Critical severity: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure
  2. High severity: Incomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilution
  3. High severity: Seized variable-geometry turbo
  1. High severity: Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution
  2. High severity: Turbocharger wear at high mileage
  3. Medium severity: Soot fouling of injectors and EGR valve
Most expensive documented repairup to €1,200Injector and high-pressure pump wear from contaminated fuelPublished figure[3]No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 1.3 Multijet 8v (69-105 hp, 2003-2009)[1][2][3]
  • 1.3 Multijet II 16v Euro 5 (75-95 hp, 2009-2015)[2][4]
  • 1.3 Multijet II 16v Euro 6 (95 hp, 2015-2020)[2][4]
  • 1.8 DI-D 116 (4N13, 2010-2019)[7]
  • 1.8 DI-D 150 (4N13, 2010-2015)[7]
  • 2.2 DI-D 150 automatic (4N14, 2013-2015)[7]
  • 2.2/2.3 DI-D 177 MIVEC (4N14, 2010-2021)[8]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

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

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Sources

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  1. Fiat 1.3 Multijet: ficha técnica, problemas y tuningMotordinámico · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  2. 1.3 CDTi Opel (Z13DT) Multijet: ficha técnica, problemas y tuningMotordinámico · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  3. Fiat 1.3 Multijet: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. Fiat 1.3 JTD/Multijet: corrente folgada e entupimento dos canais de lubrificaçãoProvmec · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Portuguese
  5. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Mitsubishi ASX – Typische Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  8. Mitsubishi Outlander: bekannte Probleme und MängelGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  9. Fiat JTD engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  10. Moteur Fiat 1.3 MultiJetWikipédia · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  11. Motor Fiat 1.3 JTD 16v: más información sobre el motorkm77 · Technical documentation · published September 2002 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  12. Mitsubishi 4N1 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  13. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  14. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French