2.2 JTDm Multijet II vs 2.2 i-CTDi: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.2 JTDm Multijet II carries less risk than the 2.2 i-CTDi: 36/100 (moderate risk) versus 52/100 (high risk). The 2.2 JTDm Multijet II has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Diesel leak from the fuel filter gasket»; the 2.2 i-CTDi has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Turbocharger failure».

Risk index

2.2 JTDm Multijet II

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

2.2 i-CTDi

High risk · 2 serious faults

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

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Is the 2.2 JTDm Multijet II reliable?

Alfa Romeo's 2.2 diesel (Giulia and Stelvio) has a good reputation: a German guide rates it as very reliable and a 210 hp Stelvio covered 100,000 km in a test without any faults. The sources mainly record leaks and oil consumption, the odd particulate filter and EGR case, and two one-off campaigns: the fuel filter gasket (2018 Giulia) and the alternator cable next to the EGR pipe (2017-2018 Stelvio).^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

See the 4 of the 2.2 JTDm Multijet II faults

Is the 2.2 i-CTDi reliable?

The 2.2 i-CTDi is the diesel Honda fitted to the Civic, Accord, CR-V and FR-V in Europe between 2003 and 2011, before the i-DTEC. It uses a timing chain and common-rail injection, an architecture that generally ages well. The best-documented faults are wear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutch, and cracks in the exhaust manifold; there are also cases involving the turbo, EGR and injectors.^{[7][8][9][10]}

See the 5 of the 2.2 i-CTDi faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.2 JTDm Multijet II and 2.2 i-CTDi
Item	2.2 JTDm Multijet II	2.2 i-CTDi
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	2,143 cm³	2,204 cm³
Timing	Timing belt (dry)	Chain
Power	136–210 hp	140 hp
Production	since 2016^{[11][12][13][14][15]}	2003–2011^[7][9][16]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	36Moderate risk	52High risk
Documented faults	4	5
Of high or critical severity	2	2
Worst severity	High severity	High severity
Main faults	High severity: Diesel leak from the fuel filter gasket High severity: Alternator cable touching the exhaust gas recirculation pipe (fire risk) Medium severity: Engine oil leaks	High severity: Turbocharger failure Medium severity: Dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear High severity: Diesel injector failure or wear
Most expensive documented repair	No reliable data	No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	None	None
With cautionVersions to be cautious about	2.2 JTDm Euro 6 (136-210 hp, 2016-2019)^{[1][3][4][5][6]} 2.2 JTDm Euro 6d with AdBlue (136-210 hp, 2019 onwards)^[2]	2.2 i-CTDi 140 (N22A1/N22A2, 2003-2011)^{[8][9][10][17]}
AvoidVersions to avoid	None	None

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Sources

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
Alfa Romeo Stelvio: opinia i test 100 tys. kmAuto Świat · Motoring press · published May 2024 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in another language
Fiabilité Alfa Romeo Stelvio, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Alfa Romeo Giulia, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
Alfa Romeo Giulia usata: pregi e difettiAlvolante · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Italian
Rappels Alfa Romeo StelvioFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
Honda N engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Fiabilité et pannes Honda Civic (2006-2011)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Avis et fiabilité Honda Accord (2003-2008)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes Honda CR-V (2007-2013)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
Alfa Romeo StelvioWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia (2016)Wikipedia (it) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Italian
Alfa Romeo Stelvio: kits de correa de distribución (2.2 diésel)Alfa Workshop · Technical documentation · consulted 9 October 2026
Zahnriemenwechsel Alfa Romeo StelvioCarWiki.de · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
Honda Civic (eighth generation)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Honda Civic 8 – Alle bekannten Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German