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2.2 JTDm Multijet II vs 2.0 Ingenium diésel: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.2 JTDm Multijet II carries less risk than the 2.0 Ingenium diésel: 36/100 (moderate risk) versus 87/100 (very 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 2.0 Ingenium diésel has 4 documented serious faults, the main one being «Timing chain stretch».

Risk index

2.2 JTDm Multijet II

36

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

2.0 Ingenium diésel

87

Very high risk · 4 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 Ingenium diésel reliable?

The 2.0 Ingenium diesel is the four-cylinder diesel engine that Jaguar Land Rover designed from scratch and has fitted since 2015 to the Range Rover Evoque, the Discovery Sport and several Jaguars. Several sources repeatedly document timing chain stretch, balance shaft wear, turbo failures and fuel dilution of the oil, so it is worth checking thoroughly before buying.[7][8]

See the 5 of the 2.0 Ingenium diésel faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.2 JTDm Multijet II and 2.0 Ingenium diésel
2.2 JTDm Multijet II2.0 Ingenium diésel
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement2,143 cm³1,999 cm³
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power136–210 hp150–240 hp
Productionsince 2016[9][10][11][12][13]since 2015[7]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)36Moderate risk87Very high risk
Documented faults45
Of high or critical severity24
Worst severityHigh severityCritical severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: Diesel leak from the fuel filter gasket
  2. High severity: Alternator cable touching the exhaust gas recirculation pipe (fire risk)
  3. Medium severity: Engine oil leaks
  1. Critical severity: Timing chain stretch
  2. High severity: Turbocharger failure
  3. High severity: Fuel dilution of the oil linked to particulate filter regenerations
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataup to €7,000Timing chain stretchPublished figure[14][15]
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
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]
  • Ingenium diesel single-turbo 150-200 hp (204DTD, 2015-present)[14][16][17]
  • Ingenium diesel twin-turbo 240 hp (204DTA, 2015-present)[15]
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. Alfa Romeo Stelvio Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  2. Alfa Romeo Stelvio: opinia i test 100 tys. kmAuto Świat · Motoring press · published May 2024 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in another language
  3. Fiabilité Alfa Romeo Stelvio, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
  4. Fiabilité Alfa Romeo Giulia, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
  5. Alfa Romeo Giulia usata: pregi e difettiAlvolante · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Italian
  6. Rappels Alfa Romeo StelvioFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
  7. Ingenium engine familyWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  8. Jaguar Land Rover's Four-Cylinder Ingenium Engine Is Still Giving Its Maker HeadachesAOL · Motoring press · published 10 August 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026
  9. Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  10. Alfa Romeo StelvioWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  11. Alfa Romeo Giulia (2016)Wikipedia (it) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Italian
  12. Alfa Romeo Stelvio: kits de correa de distribución (2.2 diésel)Alfa Workshop · Technical documentation · consulted 9 October 2026
  13. Zahnriemenwechsel Alfa Romeo StelvioCarWiki.de · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  14. Fiabilité Land Rover Discovery Sport, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  15. Fiabilité Jaguar F-Pace, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  16. Fiabilité Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2011-2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  17. Fiabilité Jaguar XE, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French