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1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II vs 1.8/2.2 DI-D: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.8/2.2 DI-D carries less risk than the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II: 46/100 (moderate risk) versus 52/100 (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 1.8/2.2 DI-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution».

Risk index

1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

52

High risk · 2 serious faults

Risk index

1.8/2.2 DI-D

46

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Lower risk

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 1.8/2.2 DI-D reliable?

Yes, in general: Mitsubishi's own 1.8 DI-D (4N13) and 2.2 DI-D (4N14) diesels have a reputation for reliability compared with the Volkswagen and PSA engines they replaced in 2010. Their best-documented fault is a clogged particulate filter with oil dilution on short journeys, along with occasional cases of injector, turbo and balance shaft problems. Do not confuse them with the PSA 2.2 HDi that the Outlander used earlier, shared with the C-Crosser and the Peugeot 4007.[5][6][7][8]

See the 4 of the 1.8/2.2 DI-D faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II and 1.8/2.2 DI-D
1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II1.8/2.2 DI-D
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement——
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power90–170 hp116–177 hp
Productionsince 2006[9][10][11]since 2010[5][12][13][14]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)52High risk46Moderate risk
Documented faults54
Of high or critical severity23
Worst severityCritical severityHigh 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: Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution
  2. High severity: Turbocharger wear at high mileage
  3. Medium severity: Soot fouling of injectors and EGR valve
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]
  • 1.8 DI-D 116 (4N13, 2010-2019)[7]
  • 1.8 DI-D 150 (4N13, 2010-2015)[7]
  • 2.2 DI-D 150 automatic (4N14, 2013-2015)[7]
  • 2.2/2.3 DI-D 177 MIVEC (4N14, 2010-2021)[8]
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

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1.8/2.2 DI-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. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Mitsubishi ASX – Typische Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  8. Mitsubishi Outlander: bekannte Probleme und MängelGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  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. Mitsubishi 4N1 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  13. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  14. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French