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Skyactiv-D vs 1.8/2.2 DI-D: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.8/2.2 DI-D carries less risk than the Skyactiv-D: 46/100 (moderate risk) versus 55/100 (high risk). The Skyactiv-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Oil dilution with diesel during DPF regenerations»; the 1.8/2.2 DI-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution».

Risk index

Skyactiv-D

55

High risk · 3 serious faults

Risk index

1.8/2.2 DI-D

46

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Lower risk

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

19 sourcesHow we work

Is the Skyactiv-D reliable?

The Skyactiv-D is a modern and generally reliable diesel, but across its three displacements (1.5, 1.8 and 2.2) it shares oil dilution with diesel fuel during diesel particulate filter regenerations, which means you need to watch the oil level and not stretch oil changes, especially on short journeys; the older 2.2s (2012-2014) also accumulate more turbo and carbon build-up cases.[1][2][3][4]

See the 4 of the Skyactiv-D faults

Is the 1.8/2.2 DI-D reliable?

Yes, in general: Mitsubishi's own 1.8 DI-D (4N13) and 2.2 DI-D (4N14) diesels have a reputation for reliability compared with the Volkswagen and PSA engines they replaced in 2010. Their best-documented fault is a clogged particulate filter with oil dilution on short journeys, along with occasional cases of injector, turbo and balance shaft problems. Do not confuse them with the PSA 2.2 HDi that the Outlander used earlier, shared with the C-Crosser and the Peugeot 4007.[5][6][7][8]

See the 4 of the 1.8/2.2 DI-D faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Skyactiv-D and 1.8/2.2 DI-D
Skyactiv-D1.8/2.2 DI-D
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement——
TimingChainChain
Power105–184 hp116–177 hp
Productionsince 2012[1][9][10]since 2010[5][11][12][13]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)55High risk46Moderate risk
Documented faults44
Of high or critical severity33
Worst severityCritical severityHigh severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: Oil dilution with diesel during DPF regenerations
  2. High severity: Turbo wear or failure from lack of lubrication
  3. Critical severity: Oil pump chain breakage and camshaft wear
  1. High severity: Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution
  2. High severity: Turbocharger wear at high mileage
  3. Medium severity: Soot fouling of injectors and EGR valve
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150/175 (SH-VPTS, 2012-2017)[2][14][15]
  • 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150/175/184 (SH-VPTS, 2017-2021)[3][16]
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 (S5-DPTS, 2015-2018)[4][17]
  • 1.8 Skyactiv-D 116 (S8-DPTS, 2018-present)[4][18][19]
  • 1.8 DI-D 116 (4N13, 2010-2019)[7]
  • 1.8 DI-D 150 (4N13, 2010-2015)[7]
  • 2.2 DI-D 150 automatic (4N14, 2013-2015)[7]
  • 2.2/2.3 DI-D 177 MIVEC (4N14, 2010-2021)[8]
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

Skyactiv-D

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1.8/2.2 DI-D

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Sources

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  1. SkyActivWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  2. Fiabilité Mazda CX-5 (2012-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Fiabilité Mazda 6 (2012-2022)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Fiabilité Mazda CX-3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Mitsubishi ASX – Typische Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  8. Mitsubishi Outlander: bekannte Probleme und MängelGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  9. Mazda CX-5Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  10. Mazda3Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  11. Mitsubishi 4N1 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  12. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  13. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  14. Aviso a todos los propietarios de Mazda CX-5 Dieselkm77 · Motoring press · published 22 May 2013 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  15. Mazda6Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  16. Fiabilité Mazda CX-5 II (2017-)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  17. Fiabilité Mazda 3 (2013-2019)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  18. Fiabilité Mazda CX-30Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  19. Fiabilité Mazda 3 (2019-)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French