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1.8/2.2 DI-D vs D4/D5: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.8/2.2 DI-D carries less risk than the D4/D5: 46/100 (moderate risk) versus 64/100 (high risk). The 1.8/2.2 DI-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Clogged particulate filter and oil dilution»; the D4/D5 has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Auxiliary belt breakage that takes the timing belt with it (5-cylinder)».

Risk index

1.8/2.2 DI-D

46

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

D4/D5

64

High 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 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 D4/D5 reliable?

The Volvo D5/D4 covers two different engines: the classic 5-cylinder (2001-2016, D5244T/D5204) and the 4-cylinder VEA (D4204T, from 2013). On the former, several owners document the auxiliary belt breaking and taking the timing belt with it, destroying the engine; on the VEA the most common problems are the EGR, the DPF and oil consumption that can damage the turbo from 90,000-150,000 km. Neither is an engine to buy without checking its service history.[5][6][7][8]

See the 6 of the D4/D5 faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.8/2.2 DI-D and D4/D5
1.8/2.2 DI-DD4/D5
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement——
TimingChainTiming belt (dry)
Power116–177 hp120–235 hp
Productionsince 2010[1][9][10][11]2001–2024[5][6][12]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)46Moderate risk64High risk
Documented faults46
Of high or critical severity32
Worst severityHigh severityCritical severity
Main faults
  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
  1. Critical severity: Auxiliary belt breakage that takes the timing belt with it (5-cylinder)
  2. High severity: High oil consumption from 90,000-150,000 km that harms the turbo (VEA)
  3. Medium severity: Clogged EGR valve or EGR cooler leaking into the intake
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
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]
  • 2.4/2.0 D3/D4/D5 5-cylinder (D5244T/D5204, 2001-2016)[7][13]
  • 2.0 D2/D3/D4/D5 VEA 4-cylinder (D4204T, 2013-2024)[7][8][14]
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

1.8/2.2 DI-D

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Sources

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  1. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  2. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  3. Mitsubishi ASX – Typische Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  4. Mitsubishi Outlander: bekannte Probleme und MängelGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  5. Volvo Engine ArchitectureWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Volvo D5: 185 CV para el S60, V70, XC70 y XC90Autopista.es · Motoring press · published July 2005 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Fiabilité et pannes Volvo XC60 (2008-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Fiabilité et pannes Volvo V60Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  9. Mitsubishi 4N1 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  10. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  11. Mitsubishi ASXWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  12. Volvo XC90Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Fiabilité et pannes Volvo S60Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  14. Fiabilité et pannes Volvo XC60 (2017-)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French