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2.3 MultiJet vs 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.3 MultiJet carries less risk than the 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi: 25/100 versus 43/100 (both moderate risk). The 2.3 MultiJet has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Camshaft breakage due to a manufacturing defect (Ducato, 2016-2017)»; the 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «Sump cover fire risk from DPF fault (2011–2015 Captiva diesel)».

Risk index

2.3 MultiJet

25

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

2.0 and 2.2 VCDi

43

Moderate risk · 1 serious fault

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

22 sourcesHow we work

Is the 2.3 MultiJet reliable?

The 2.3 MultiJet (F1A) in the Fiat Ducato and Iveco Daily has few faults with a solid source: the best documented are three campaigns on the 2016-2019 Euro 6 Ducato (intercooler hose, EGR pipe and camshaft). Owners and garages also cite EGR, throttle body, injectors and AdBlue, almost always on forums or commercial websites, with no statistics.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

See the 6 of the 2.3 MultiJet faults

Is the 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi reliable?

Chevrolet's 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi diesels (Lacetti, Captiva, Cruze and Orlando) stand out for owner complaints about the particulate filter, with injectors that, according to a German guide, fail early, and for a 2015 recall over fire risk from the sump cover on 2011–2015 Captiva diesels. There is no reliable data on costs or mileage.[8][9][10][11]

See the 3 of the 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.3 MultiJet and 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi
2.3 MultiJet2.0 and 2.2 VCDi
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement2,287 cm³—
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power95–160 hp121–184 hp
Productionsince 2002[12][13][14][15]2006–2015[16][17][18][19][20]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)25Moderate risk43Moderate risk
Documented faults63
Of high or critical severity21
Worst severityCritical severityCritical severity
Main faults
  1. Critical severity: Camshaft breakage due to a manufacturing defect (Ducato, 2016-2017)
  2. Medium severity: EGR valve and throttle body clogged by carbon deposits and moisture
  3. Medium severity: Leaking or underperforming common-rail injectors
  1. Critical severity: Sump cover fire risk from DPF fault (2011–2015 Captiva diesel)
  2. Medium severity: Blocked DPF and failed regenerations
  3. Medium severity: Injectors failing early from soot build-up
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • First-batch 2.3 Multijet / HPI (F1AE0481, 2006-2011)[5][15]
  • 2.3 Multijet II Euro 5 (F1AE3481, 2010-2016)[5][21]
  • 2.3 Multijet Euro 6 with dual EGR (Ducato, 2016-2019)[1][2][3][6]
  • 2.3 Multijet 2 Euro 6d with AdBlue (Ducato, 2019-2021)[7]
  • 2.3 F1A in the Iveco Daily VI (2014-present)[3]
  • 2.0 VCDi 121–150 hp (VM Motori licence; Z20S in the Captiva, 2006–2011)[8][10][22]
  • 2.0 VCDi 130–163 hp (Z20D1, 2011–2014)[8][9]
  • 2.2 VCDi 163–184 hp (Z22D1 / A22DM, Captiva, 2011–2015)[10][11]
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

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2.0 and 2.2 VCDi

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Sources

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  1. Fiat Ducato (2016-2017): manguito del intercooler (alerta Safety Gate A12/0285/18)car-recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · published 23 February 2018 · consulted 8 October 2026
  2. Fiat Ducato (2016-2017): tubo de la EGR (alerta Safety Gate A12/1794/17)car-recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · published 16 December 2017 · consulted 8 October 2026
  3. DVSA – base de llamadas a revisiónDVSA (Reino Unido) · Official body · consulted 8 October 2026
  4. Camshaft fault sparks Fiat Ducato recallUte and Van Guide (Australia) · Motoring press · published 7 March 2017 · consulted 8 October 2026
  5. Ducato multijet 2.3 starting problem (hilo del foro)The FIAT Forum · Owners' forum · published 3 May 2014 · consulted 8 October 2026
  6. Ducato P0401 P0402 P0236 P0238 and limp mode, 2017 Euro 6 (hilo del foro)The FIAT Forum · Owners' forum · published 5 December 2021 · consulted 8 October 2026
  7. Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet: AdBlue, SCR y modo de emergencia (diagnóstico)KFZ Dietrich (taller, Alemania) · Other source · published 10 September 2026 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  8. Fiabilité Chevrolet Cruze (2009-2015): pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
  9. Fiabilité Chevrolet Orlando (2010-2015): pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 31 October 2026 · in French
  10. Chevrolet Captiva (2006-2015): Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  11. Chevrolet Captiva (2011-2015): alerta A12/1063/15 (filtro de partículas y cubrecárter)Car-Recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026
  12. Fiat DucatoWikipedia (es) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Fiat Ducato (tipo 250, motores Multijet y Euro 6)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  14. Iveco Daily (motores HPI/F1A por generación)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  15. Iveco Daily IV 35C12 2.3 HPI: fiabilidadCarverif · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
  16. Chevrolet CaptivaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  17. Chevrolet LacettiWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  18. Allgemeine Daten zum Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 D LT 4WD (7-Sitzer) (09/06 - 01/10)ADAC · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  19. Allgemeine Daten zum Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 D LT 2WD (05/11 - 04/13)ADAC · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  20. Allgemeine Daten zum Chevrolet Orlando 2.0TD S/S LTZ (10/12 - 08/14)ADAC · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  21. Fiat Ducato and variants 2007 onCATMAG · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026
  22. Chevrolet Cruze (J300, 2008-2016): Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German