1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC vs 1.4 D-4D: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.4 D-4D carries less risk than the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC: 48/100 (moderate risk) versus 54/100 (high risk). The 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Turbocharger failure»; the 1.4 D-4D has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Turbocharger failure».

Risk index

1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC

High risk · 3 serious faults

Risk index

1.4 D-4D

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

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

Reviewed on 27 September 202614 sources How we work

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.^[1][2][3][4]

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

Is the 1.4 D-4D reliable?

Yes, generally: the 1.4 D-4D (1ND-TV) is one of Toyota's most widespread small diesels, with a reputation for reasonable reliability. The documented weak points are the injectors, the turbo, the EGR valve, the diesel particulate filter (on versions that have one) and the clutch and dual-mass flywheel assembly, with cases spread between 2002 and 2018 across the Yaris, Corolla, Auris, Urban Cruiser, Verso-S and MINI One D.^{[5][6][7][8][9]}

See the 6 of the 1.4 D-4D faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC and 1.4 D-4D
Item	1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC	1.4 D-4D
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	—	1,364 cm³
Timing	Chain	Chain
Power	120–180 hp	75–90 hp
Production	2008–2020^[1][10][11]	2002–2018^[5][12]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	54High risk	48Moderate risk
Documented faults	5	6
Of high or critical severity	3	2
Worst severity	Critical severity	High severity
Main faults	High severity: Turbocharger failure Critical severity: Timing chain wear or breakage at high mileage Critical severity: Diesel injector wear or failure	High severity: Turbocharger failure High severity: Oil build-up in the intercooler of the 1.4 D-4D (2014 campaign) Medium severity: Injector wear and failure
Most expensive documented repair	No reliable data	No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	2.2 i-DTEC 150 (N22B1/B3/B4, from 2008)^[3][4][11]	None
With cautionVersions to be cautious about	1.6 i-DTEC 120 (N16A1, single turbo, from 2013)^[2][13] 1.6 i-DTEC 160 (N16A4, twin turbo, CR-V)^[3] 2.2 i-DTEC 180 Type S (N22B2, from 2010)^[1]	1.4 D-4D 75 (1ND-TV, 75 hp, 2002-2005)^[7][9] 1.4 D-4D 90 (1ND-TV, 88-90 hp, 2004-2018)^[6][8][14]
AvoidVersions to avoid	None	None

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

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Sources

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Honda N engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Fiabilité et pannes Honda Civic (2012-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes Honda CR-V (2012-2019)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes Honda CR-V (2007-2013)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota ND engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Toyota Yaris 2 (2005-2011) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Yaris (1999-2005) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Auris (2007-2012) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Mini Mini (2001-2006) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Honda HR-VWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Avis et fiabilité Honda Accord (2008-2015)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Corolla (E120)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Fiabilité et pannes Honda Civic (2017-2022)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Corolla (2002-2007) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French