2.2 JTDm Multijet II vs 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.2 JTDm Multijet II carries less risk than the 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi: 36/100 versus 38/100 (both moderate risk). The 2.2 JTDm Multijet II has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Diesel leak from the fuel filter gasket»; the 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «High oil consumption from worn piston rings and valve guides (2.2 CRDi)».

Risk index

2.2 JTDm Multijet II

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

2.0 and 2.2 CRDi

Moderate 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 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi reliable?

The R family groups the 2.0 CRDi (D4HA, 136-185 hp) of the compact SUVs (Tucson, ix35, Sportage) and the 2.2 CRDi (D4HB, 197-202 hp) of the large ones (Santa Fe, Sorento): Bosch common rail, variable-geometry turbo and chain-driven timing. The 2.2 CRDi can suffer high oil consumption from 100,000 km in the Santa Fe and a turbo that is expensive to repair between 100,000-150,000 km in the Sorento; for the 2.0 CRDi we have not found sources with a specific serious fault.^[7][8][9]

See the 3 of the 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.2 JTDm Multijet II and 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi
Item	2.2 JTDm Multijet II	2.0 and 2.2 CRDi
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	2,143 cm³	—
Timing	Timing belt (dry)	Chain
Power	136–210 hp	136–202 hp
Production	since 2016^{[10][11][12][13][14]}	since 2009^{[7][15][16][17][18][19]}
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	36Moderate risk	38Moderate risk
Documented faults	4	3
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: High oil consumption from worn piston rings and valve guides (2.2 CRDi) High severity: Variable-geometry turbo failure from 100,000-150,000 km (2.2 CRDi) Medium severity: Particulate filter (DPF) clogged by short journeys
Most expensive documented repair	No reliable data	up to €1,600High oil consumption from worn piston rings and valve guides (2.2 CRDi)Published figure^[8]
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	None	2.0 CRDi (D4HA, 136-185 hp, Tucson/ix35/Sportage, 2010-2021)^[7]
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 CRDi (D4HB, 197-202 hp, Santa Fe/Sorento, 2010-2020)^[8][9]
AvoidVersions to avoid	None	None

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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
Hyundai R engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Hyundai Santa Fe: fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalRenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
Kia Sorento: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalRenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
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
Hyundai ix35Wikipedia (de.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Hyundai TucsonWikipedia (de.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Kia SportageWikipedia (de.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Hyundai Santa FeWikipedia (es.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
Kia SorentoWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026