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e-Skyactiv D 3.3 vs 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis): which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) carries less risk than the e-Skyactiv D 3.3: 14/100 versus 21/100 (both low risk). The e-Skyactiv D 3.3 has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Stalling and restart failures due to control unit software»; the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «Unvulcanised fuel return pipe: fuel leak and fire risk».

Risk index

e-Skyactiv D 3.3

21

Low risk · 2 serious faults

Risk index

2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)

14

Low risk · 1 serious fault

Lower risk

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

18 sourcesHow we work

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.[1][2][3]

See the 2 of the e-Skyactiv D 3.3 faults

Is the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) reliable?

The 2.2 diesels of Stellantis's large vans (BlueHDi DW12 in the Boxer, Jumper and Movano; Multijet 3 in the Ducato) are recent engines with no fault statistics of their own. What is documented are campaigns: AdBlue and SCR software, and the fuel return pipe on 2024-2025 units, with a fire risk. Long-term history is missing.[4][5][6][7][8]

See the 2 of the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of e-Skyactiv D 3.3 and 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)
e-Skyactiv D 3.32.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement3,283 cm³—
Timing—Timing belt (dry)
Power254 hp120–180 hp
Productionsince 2022[9][10]since 2019[11][12][13][14]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)21Low risk14Low risk
Documented faults22
Of high or critical severity21
Worst severityHigh severityHigh severity
Main faults
  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
  1. High severity: Unvulcanised fuel return pipe: fuel leak and fire risk
  2. Low severity: AdBlue (SCR) system: the warning light may not come on if the urea doser fails
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 254 (T3-VPTS, 2022-present)[1][2][3]
  • 2.2 BlueHDi 120/140/165 (DW12 RU, Euro 6d, Boxer and Jumper 2019-2023, Movano C 2021-2023)[1][5][15][16]
  • 2.2 Multijet 3 H3-Power 120/140/160/180 (Ducato, Euro 6d-Final, 2021-2023)[4][17][18]
  • 2.2 Multijet Euro 6e 120/140/160/180 (Ducato, Boxer, Jumper, Movano C and Proace Max, 2024 onwards)[6][7][8]
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

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

  1. DVSA – base de llamadas a revisión (Mazda CX-60)DVSA (Reino Unido) · Official body · consulted 29 October 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multijet 2026: Probleme, Zahnriemen, Varianten (nota sobre el 2.2 Multijet 3)PlanMyCamper · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
  5. Boxer: error de software del inyector de urea (alerta Safety Gate A12/01870/23)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 25 August 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
  6. Ducato NG: tubo de retorno de combustible (alerta Safety Gate SR/00527/26)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 20 February 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
  7. Rückruf Stellantis: Diese Transporter können Kraftstoff verlierenAuto Motor und Sport · Motoring press · published 4 March 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
  8. Stellantis. Risque de fuite de carburant sur les véhicules utilitairesL'Argus · Motoring press · published 12 March 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
  9. Skyactiv (apartado Skyactiv-D 3.3)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  10. Mazda CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D MHEV 254ps AWD HomuraPractical Caravan · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026
  11. PSA EW/DW engine (sección DW12 y DW12 RU)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026
  12. Fiat Ducato (motores Euro 6d-Temp, 6d-Final y 6e)Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
  13. Atención a la junta de culata del motor 2.2 de la Fiat Ducato y equivalentesAutopos · Motoring press · published 15 July 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in Spanish
  14. Opel Movano (Movano C desde 2021)Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
  15. Jumper: error de software del inyector de urea (alerta Safety Gate A12/01876/23)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 25 August 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
  16. Movano: error de software del inyector de urea (alerta Safety Gate A12/01877/23)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 25 August 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
  17. ADAC Pannenstatistik 2026 (categoría Vans/Transporter)ADAC · Reliability study · published 23 April 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
  18. Fiat Ducato 2015-2025 Maintenance Plans (2.2 H3-Power)Haynes (Reino Unido) · Technical documentation · consulted 9 October 2026