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2.2 TD4 / SD4 vs 1.4 D-4D: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.2 TD4 / SD4 carries less risk than the 1.4 D-4D: 32/100 versus 48/100 (both moderate risk). The 2.2 TD4 / SD4 has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Coolant leak from the EGR valve cooler»; the 1.4 D-4D has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Turbocharger failure».

Risk index

2.2 TD4 / SD4

32

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

1.4 D-4D

48

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

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 2.2 TD4 / SD4 reliable?

This is the 2.2-litre diesel of the Freelander 2, the first Evoque, the 2014-2015 Discovery Sport and the Jaguar XF 2.2D. The sources consulted do not describe it as a problematic engine, but they point to three things: the EGR cooler, the DPF in urban use, and replacing the belt along with the water pump.[1][2][3]

See the 3 of the 2.2 TD4 / SD4 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.[4][5][6][7][8]

See the 6 of the 1.4 D-4D faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.2 TD4 / SD4 and 1.4 D-4D
2.2 TD4 / SD41.4 D-4D
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement2,179 cm³1,364 cm³
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power150–200 hp75–90 hp
Production2006–2015[9][10][11][12]2002–2018[4][13]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)32Moderate risk48Moderate risk
Documented faults36
Of high or critical severity22
Worst severityCritical severityHigh severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: Coolant leak from the EGR valve cooler
  2. Critical severity: Timing belt failure and water pump failure
  3. Medium severity: Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogged by urban use
  1. High severity: Turbocharger failure
  2. High severity: Oil build-up in the intercooler of the 1.4 D-4D (2014 campaign)
  3. Medium severity: Injector wear and failure
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 1.4 D-4D 75 (1ND-TV, 75 hp, 2002-2005)[6][8]
  • 1.4 D-4D 90 (1ND-TV, 88-90 hp, 2004-2018)[5][7][14]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

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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  1. Land Rover Freelander Mk2 common problems 2006-2015Haynes · Technical documentation · published December 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026
  2. Test / Avis Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2 SD4 190 ch (2011-2018)Fiches-auto · Owners' forum · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  3. Problemas Land Rover Freelander 2Totalrenting · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
  4. Toyota ND engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  5. Toyota Yaris 2 (2005-2011) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  6. Toyota Yaris (1999-2005) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Toyota Auris (2007-2012) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Mini Mini (2001-2006) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  9. Land Rover FreelanderWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  10. Land Rover Discovery SportWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  11. Jaguar XF (X250)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  12. How to fit a timing belt on a Land Rover Freelander 2Professional Motor Mechanic (PMM) · Motoring press · published 22 January 2018 · consulted 5 October 2026
  13. Toyota Corolla (E120)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  14. Toyota Corolla (2002-2007) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French