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2.0 and 2.2 CRDi vs e-Skyactiv D 3.3: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the e-Skyactiv D 3.3 carries less risk than the 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi: 21/100 (low risk) versus 38/100 (moderate risk). The 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «High oil consumption from worn piston rings and valve guides (2.2 CRDi)»; the e-Skyactiv D 3.3 has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Stalling and restart failures due to control unit software».

Risk index

2.0 and 2.2 CRDi

38

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Risk index

e-Skyactiv D 3.3

21

Low 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

13 sourcesHow we work

Is the 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi reliable?

The R family groups the 2.0 CRDi (D4HA, 136-185 hp) of the compact SUVs (Tucson, ix35, Sportage) and the 2.2 CRDi (D4HB, 197-202 hp) of the large ones (Santa Fe, Sorento): Bosch common rail, variable-geometry turbo and chain-driven timing. The 2.2 CRDi can suffer high oil consumption from 100,000 km in the Santa Fe and a turbo that is expensive to repair between 100,000-150,000 km in the Sorento; for the 2.0 CRDi we have not found sources with a specific serious fault.[1][2][3]

See the 3 of the 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi faults

Is the e-Skyactiv D 3.3 reliable?

The e-Skyactiv D 3.3 is an inline-six diesel with mild-hybrid assistance that Mazda debuted in the CX-60. It is a very recent engine: there is no in-service reliability data, and what is documented are software recalls (stalling, restarting, clutch) fixed at the official dealer.[4][5][6]

See the 2 of the e-Skyactiv D 3.3 faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi and e-Skyactiv D 3.3
2.0 and 2.2 CRDie-Skyactiv D 3.3
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement—3,283 cm³
TimingChain—
Power136–202 hp254 hp
Productionsince 2009[1][7][8][9][10][11]since 2022[12][13]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)38Moderate risk21Low risk
Documented faults32
Of high or critical severity22
Worst severityHigh severityHigh severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: High oil consumption from worn piston rings and valve guides (2.2 CRDi)
  2. High severity: Variable-geometry turbo failure from 100,000-150,000 km (2.2 CRDi)
  3. Medium severity: Particulate filter (DPF) clogged by short journeys
  1. High severity: Stalling and restart failures due to control unit software
  2. High severity: Clutch between engine and electric motor that does not re-engage after braking
Most expensive documented repairup to €1,600High oil consumption from worn piston rings and valve guides (2.2 CRDi)Published figure[2]No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions
  • 2.0 CRDi (D4HA, 136-185 hp, Tucson/ix35/Sportage, 2010-2021)[1]
None
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 2.2 CRDi (D4HB, 197-202 hp, Santa Fe/Sorento, 2010-2020)[2][3]
  • 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 254 (T3-VPTS, 2022-present)[4][5][6]
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

2.0 and 2.2 CRDi

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e-Skyactiv D 3.3

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Sources

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  1. Hyundai R engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  2. Hyundai Santa Fe: fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalRenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  3. Kia Sorento: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalRenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. DVSA – base de llamadas a revisión (Mazda CX-60)DVSA (Reino Unido) · Official body · consulted 29 October 2026
  5. Mazda CX-60 (2022 – 2024): engine stall (Safety Gate SR/01913/25)Car-Recalls.eu · Official body · published 23 May 2025 · consulted 29 October 2026
  6. Mazda CX-60: The engine not responding to the accelerator after stopping (KBA 14131R)Car-Recalls.eu · Official body · published 11 August 2025 · consulted 29 October 2026
  7. Hyundai ix35Wikipedia (de.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  8. Hyundai TucsonWikipedia (de.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  9. Kia SportageWikipedia (de.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  10. Hyundai Santa FeWikipedia (es.wikipedia.org) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  11. Kia SorentoWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  12. Skyactiv (apartado Skyactiv-D 3.3)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  13. Mazda CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D MHEV 254ps AWD HomuraPractical Caravan · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026