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2.3 MultiJet vs VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.3 MultiJet carries less risk than the VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD: 25/100 versus 32/100 (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 VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «Loss of the crankshaft signal that stalls the engine (Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD)».

Risk index

2.3 MultiJet

25

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD

32

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

25 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 VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD reliable?

The VM Motori 2.8 CRD (four-cylinder) and 3.0 CRD V6 diesels from Jeep, Chrysler and Lancia show no systemic fault in open sources: they describe injector wear, a dirty EGR and a high-mileage turbo, and AUTO BILD says durability complaints about the 3.0 are very rare. The UK DVSA identifies only one engine campaign for the 3.0 (2025).[3][8][9][10]

See the 4 of the VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.3 MultiJet and VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD
2.3 MultiJetVM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement2,287 cm³—
TimingTiming belt (dry)—
Power95–160 hp150–250 hp
Productionsince 2002[11][12][13][14]2003–2020[15][16][17][18][19][20]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)25Moderate risk32Moderate risk
Documented faults64
Of high or critical severity21
Worst severityCritical severityHigh 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. High severity: Loss of the crankshaft signal that stalls the engine (Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD)
  2. Medium severity: Wear of the injectors and the high-pressure pump
  3. Medium severity: Turbocharger failure and intake hoses
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataup to €1,400Wear of the injectors and the high-pressure pumpPublished figure[21][22]
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • First-batch 2.3 Multijet / HPI (F1AE0481, 2006-2011)[5][14]
  • 2.3 Multijet II Euro 5 (F1AE3481, 2010-2016)[5][23]
  • 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]
  • 2.8 CRD R 428 (ENR, 110 kW / 150 hp, 2003-2008)[8][21]
  • 2.8 CRD RA 428 Euro 4 (ENS, 163-177 hp, 2007-2011)[8][24]
  • 2.8 CRD A 428 Euro 5 (147 kW / 200 hp and 163-178 hp, 2010-2018)[8][24]
  • 3.0 V6 CRD A 630 Euro 5 (190 and 239-241 hp, 2011-2013)[9][10]
  • 3.0 V6 CRD A 630 Euro 5+ (190 and 250 hp, 2013-2020)[3][9]
  • 3.0 V6 Diesel A 630 HP Maserati (250 and 275 hp, 2013–2020)[9][25]
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

2.3 MultiJet

VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD

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Sources

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

  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. Jeep Wrangler 2.8 Diesel ProblemsCarsGuide · Motoring press · published 11 December 2020 · consulted 8 October 2026
  9. Jeep Grand Cherokee IV: Gebrauchtwagen-TestAUTO BILD · Motoring press · published 11 April 2018 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  10. Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 con kilometraje: se puede comprar, pero con maticesZa Rulyom (zr.ru) · Motoring press · published 28 April 2023 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in another language
  11. Fiat DucatoWikipedia (es) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish
  12. Fiat Ducato (tipo 250, motores Multijet y Euro 6)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  13. Iveco Daily (motores HPI/F1A por generación)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  14. Iveco Daily IV 35C12 2.3 HPI: fiabilidadCarverif · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
  15. VM MotoriWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  16. VM MotoriWikipedia (it) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Italian
  17. Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD Sport (2007-2008): precio y ficha técnicakm77 · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish
  18. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD Mountain Aut. (2012): precio y ficha técnicakm77 · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish
  19. Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
  20. First drive: oil burner adds to Cherokee rangeGoAuto · Motoring press · published 11 March 2003 · consulted 8 October 2026
  21. Problemas Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRDTotal Renting · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish
  22. Problemas Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRDTotal Renting · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish
  23. Fiat Ducato and variants 2007 onCATMAG · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026
  24. Zahnriemenwechsel Jeep Wranglerrepareo.de · Technical documentation · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  25. Problemas Maserati Ghibli DiéselTotal Renting · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in Spanish