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1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II vs Skyactiv-D: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II carries less risk than the Skyactiv-D: 52/100 versus 55/100 (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 Skyactiv-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Oil dilution with diesel during DPF regenerations».

Risk index

1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

52

High risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

Skyactiv-D

55

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

19 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 Skyactiv-D reliable?

The Skyactiv-D is a modern and generally reliable diesel, but across its three displacements (1.5, 1.8 and 2.2) it shares oil dilution with diesel fuel during diesel particulate filter regenerations, which means you need to watch the oil level and not stretch oil changes, especially on short journeys; the older 2.2s (2012-2014) also accumulate more turbo and carbon build-up cases.[5][6][7][8]

See the 4 of the Skyactiv-D faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II and Skyactiv-D
1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IISkyactiv-D
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement——
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power90–170 hp105–184 hp
Productionsince 2006[9][10][11]since 2012[5][12][13]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)52High risk55High risk
Documented faults54
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: Oil dilution with diesel during DPF regenerations
  2. High severity: Turbo wear or failure from lack of lubrication
  3. Critical severity: Oil pump chain breakage and camshaft wear
Most expensive documented repairup to €550Early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failurePublished figure[1]No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
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]
  • 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150/175 (SH-VPTS, 2012-2017)[6][14][15]
  • 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150/175/184 (SH-VPTS, 2017-2021)[7][16]
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 (S5-DPTS, 2015-2018)[8][17]
  • 1.8 Skyactiv-D 116 (S8-DPTS, 2018-present)[8][18][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

1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

See the 11 models with the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

Skyactiv-D

See the 7 models with the Skyactiv-D

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Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  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. SkyActivWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Fiabilité Mazda CX-5 (2012-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Fiabilité Mazda 6 (2012-2022)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Fiabilité Mazda CX-3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · 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. Mazda CX-5Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  13. Mazda3Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  14. Aviso a todos los propietarios de Mazda CX-5 Dieselkm77 · Motoring press · published 22 May 2013 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  15. Mazda6Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  16. Fiabilité Mazda CX-5 II (2017-)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  17. Fiabilité Mazda 3 (2013-2019)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  18. Fiabilité Mazda CX-30Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  19. Fiabilité Mazda 3 (2019-)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French