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2.0 HDi 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 2.0 HDi: 46/100 (moderate risk) versus 55/100 (high risk). The 2.0 HDi has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Variable-geometry turbo failures (actuator, sensors and clogging)»; the 1.8/2.2 DI-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution».

Risk index

2.0 HDi

55

High risk · 2 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

19 sourcesHow we work

Is the 2.0 HDi reliable?

It is a robust diesel in its simplest 90 hp version, but the 136 to 140 hp generation with a DPF (2004-2011) concentrates the engine's problems: turbo, DPF, EGR and, above all, a dual-mass flywheel that fails very often. The BlueHDi engines (from 2013) are mechanically more reliable, but add an AdBlue tank that can crystallise; the OCU (Spanish consumer organisation) has reported this fault in Spain and Stellantis covers it with a compensation programme.[1][2][3][4]

See the 5 of the 2.0 HDi 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 2.0 HDi and 1.8/2.2 DI-D
2.0 HDi1.8/2.2 DI-D
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement1,997 cm³—
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power90–180 hp116–177 hp
Production1999–2021[1][9][10][11][12]since 2010[5][13][14][15]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)55High risk46Moderate risk
Documented faults54
Of high or critical severity23
Worst severityHigh severityHigh severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: Variable-geometry turbo failures (actuator, sensors and clogging)
  2. High severity: DPF clogging on additive-type systems (Eolys/cerine)
  3. Medium severity: Premature dual-mass flywheel wear (from 107/110 hp)
  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 €1,200AdBlue tank crystallisation and failures (BlueHDi)Published figure[3][4][16]No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions
  • 2.0 HDi 90 (DW10TD, 1999-2005)[1]
  • 2.0 HDi 150/163 DPF (DW10C / DW10CTED4, 2007-2013)[1]
None
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 2.0 HDi 107/110 (DW10ATED / DW10ATED4, 2000-2008)[1]
  • 2.0 HDi 136/138/140 DPF (DW10BTED4, 2004-2011)[1]
  • 2.0 BlueHDi 120/150/163/180 (DW10FE / DW10FD / DW10FC, 2013-2021)[1][2][3][4]
  • 2.0 TDCi 180/210 Ford Euro 6 (Edge II, 2016-2018)[17][18]
  • 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]
  • 2.2 DI-D 150 L200 (4N14, 2019-2022)[7][19]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

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

Cars that each one is fitted to

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Sources

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  1. Fiabilité du 2.0 HDIFiches-Auto · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. AdBlue : problèmes en pagailleFiches-Auto · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Más problemas para Stellantis: ahora tendrá que indemnizar también a los afectados por el AdBlueAutopista · Motoring press · published 30 December 2024 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. El fallo que afecta a cientos de coches y que ahora la OCU denuncia para reclamar indemnizacionesAutopista · Motoring press · published 29 May 2023 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  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. PSA EW/DW engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  10. Peugeot 307Wikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  11. Peugeot 3008Wikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  12. Citroën C4 PicassoWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Mitsubishi 4N1 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  14. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  15. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  16. Aditivo AdBlue: qué debes usar para evitar una reparación de 2.000 euros en tu coche diéselAutopista · Motoring press · published 1 April 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  17. Tous les problèmes sur Ford EDGE 2016-2020 (31 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 2 November 2026 · in French
  18. Ford Edge: bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und Rückrufegebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  19. Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab 2.2 Diesel Basis 4WD (09/19 - 10/22)ADAC (Autokatalog) · Technical documentation · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German