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1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II vs 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II carries less risk than the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC: 52/100 versus 54/100 (both high risk). The 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations»; the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Turbocharger failure».

Risk index

1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

52

High risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC

54

High risk · 3 serious faults

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 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II reliable?

The 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II are Fiat diesels with a solid mechanical base, but with known faults worth checking before you buy: the timing belt tensioner may need replacing before the official interval, the EGR valve clogs with urban use, the particulate filter becomes saturated if there are not enough long journeys, and the dual-mass flywheel and the occasional injector wear with mileage. There is no officially recognised recall campaign for these faults.[1][2][3][4]

See the 5 of the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II faults

Is the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC reliable?

The i-DTEC is Honda's diesel family from 2008, with two four-cylinder blocks: the 2.2 (Accord, CR-V) and, from 2013, the 1.6 (Civic, CR-V, HR-V). It uses a timing chain instead of a belt and common-rail injection. The basic architecture has a good reputation for longevity, but the emissions system (DPF and EGR) and the turbocharger account for most of the faults documented by owners themselves.[5][6][7][8]

See the 5 of the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II and 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC
1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement——
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power90–170 hp120–180 hp
Productionsince 2006[9][10][11]2008–2020[5][12][13]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)52High risk54High risk
Documented faults55
Of high or critical severity23
Worst severityCritical severityCritical severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: Saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations
  2. Critical severity: Early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure
  3. Medium severity: EGR valve blocked by soot in urban use
  1. High severity: Turbocharger failure
  2. Critical severity: Timing chain wear or breakage at high mileage
  3. Critical severity: Diesel injector wear or failure
Most expensive documented repairup to €550Early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failurePublished figure[1]No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 1.6 MultiJet II (90-130 hp, 2006-2024)[1][2]
  • 2.0 MultiJet II (120-170 hp, 2008-2024)[3][4]
  • 1.6 i-DTEC 120 (N16A1, single turbo, from 2013)[6][14]
  • 1.6 i-DTEC 160 (N16A4, twin turbo, CR-V)[7]
  • 2.2 i-DTEC 180 Type S (N22B2, from 2010)[5]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

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

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1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

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1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC

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Sources

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  1. Fiat Tipo: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  2. Jeep Renegade: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  3. Jeep Renegade (seit 2014) – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 2 March 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  4. Fiat Bravo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Honda N engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Fiabilité et pannes Honda Civic (2012-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Fiabilité et pannes Honda CR-V (2012-2019)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Fiabilité et pannes Honda CR-V (2007-2013)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  9. Fiat JTD engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  10. Fiat Bravo (2007)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  11. Jeep Renegade (BU)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  12. Honda HR-VWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  13. Avis et fiabilité Honda Accord (2008-2015)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  14. Fiabilité et pannes Honda Civic (2017-2022)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French