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

According to our risk index, the 1.8/2.2 DI-D carries less risk than the 2.2 HDi: 46/100 versus 48/100 (both moderate risk). The 1.8/2.2 DI-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution»; the 2.2 HDi has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «DPF clogging with additive, especially on the 128-138 hp version».

Risk index

1.8/2.2 DI-D

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

2.2 HDi

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

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

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

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

Is the 2.2 HDi reliable?

This is a diesel derived from the 2.0 HDi that PSA and Ford shared in large saloons and MPVs (407, 607, 807, C5, C6, C8) and that Land Rover and Ford used under their own names (TDCi, TD4, SD4) in the Mondeo IV, the Freelander 2 and the first Evoque. According to fiches-auto it does not suffer chronically from the turbo or dual-mass flywheel problems of smaller HDi engines, but the 128-138 hp version does have a recurring problem of DPF clogging.^[5][6][7][8]

See the 4 of the 2.2 HDi faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.8/2.2 DI-D and 2.2 HDi
Item	1.8/2.2 DI-D	2.2 HDi
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	—	2,179 cm³
Timing	Chain	Timing belt (dry)
Power	116–177 hp	128–204 hp
Production	since 2010^{[1][9][10][11]}	2000–2015^{[5][7][12][13][14]}
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	46Moderate risk	48Moderate risk
Documented faults	4	4
Of high or critical severity	3	3
Worst severity	High severity	High severity
Main faults	High severity: Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution High severity: Turbocharger wear at high mileage Medium severity: Soot fouling of injectors and EGR valve	High severity: DPF clogging with additive, especially on the 128-138 hp version High severity: Turbo faults, somewhat more frequent on the sequential twin-turbo versions High severity: Piezo injector wear and failure
Most expensive documented repair	No reliable data	No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	None	2.2 HDi 150-156 (single variable-geometry turbo, 2006-2012)^[15][16]
With cautionVersions to be cautious about	1.8 DI-D 116 (4N13, 2010-2019)^[3] 1.8 DI-D 150 (4N13, 2010-2015)^[3] 2.2 DI-D 150 automatic (4N14, 2013-2015)^[3] 2.2/2.3 DI-D 177 MIVEC (4N14, 2010-2021)^[4]	2.2 HDi 128-138 (DW12 TED4, single turbo, 2000-2006)^[8] 2.2 HDi 170-175 twin-turbo (DW12 BTED4, 2005-2010)^[8][13] 2.2 HDi 190-204 twin-turbo (DW12 C, 2010-2015)^[13]
AvoidVersions to avoid	None	None

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Sources

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Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
Mitsubishi ASX – Typische Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Mitsubishi Outlander: bekannte Probleme und MängelGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
PSA EW/DW engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Ford MondeoWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Land Rover FreelanderWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Essai, avis et fiabilité des 2,2 HDI 136 chevauxFiches-Auto · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Mitsubishi 4N1 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Range Rover EvoqueWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Essai, avis et fiabilité des 2,2 HDI 204 chevauxFiches-Auto · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Essai Citroën C5 Exclusive + 2.2 HDI 200 TourerActu Automobile · Motoring press · published 2011 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Essai Peugeot 4007 2.2 HDi DCS 6Caradisiac · Motoring press · published 7 April 2010 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Citroën C-CrosserWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish