1.8/2.2 DI-D vs D5 5 cilindros: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the D5 5 cilindros carries less risk than the 1.8/2.2 DI-D: 39/100 versus 46/100 (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 D5 5 cilindros has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «Auxiliary belt breakage that takes the timing with it».

Risk index

1.8/2.2 DI-D

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Risk index

D5 5 cilindros

Moderate 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

Reviewed on 5 October 202614 sources How 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 D5 5 cilindros reliable?

Volvo's five-cylinder D5 (2.4 D3/D4/D5 and 2.0 D3/D4) has no documented systemic fault, but it does carry one serious risk: several owners report that a snapped auxiliary belt took the timing belt with it. The rest is EGR, DPF and the odd turbo.^[5][6][7]

See the 4 of the D5 5 cilindros faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.8/2.2 DI-D and D5 5 cilindros
Item	1.8/2.2 DI-D	D5 5 cilindros
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	—	2,400 cm³
Timing	Chain	Timing belt (dry)
Power	116–177 hp	126–215 hp
Production	since 2010^{[1][8][9][10]}	2001–2015^{[11][12][13][14]}
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	46Moderate risk	39Moderate risk
Documented faults	4	4
Of high or critical severity	3	1
Worst severity	High severity	Critical 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	Critical severity: Auxiliary belt breakage that takes the timing with it Medium severity: EGR valve and EGR cooler clogged with carbon Medium severity: Clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF)
Most expensive documented repair	No reliable data	up to €1,400Turbocharger failurePublished figure^[7]
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	None	None
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 D and D5 of 130-163 hp (D5244T, 2001-2009)^[5][6] 2.4 D5 of 175-215 hp and D4 of 181 hp (D5244T4/T10/T11/T14/T15, 2005-2015)^[5][6] 2.0 D3/D4 five-cylinder (D5204T, 2011-2016)^[6][14]
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
Fiabilidad Volvo S60 (2010-2017): averías y testimoniosFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilidad Volvo XC60 (2008-2017): averías y testimoniosFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Problemas Volvo XC90 D5Total Renting · General press · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
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
Volvo D5 de 185 CV para S60, V70, XC70 y XC90Autopista · Motoring press · published 27 July 2005 · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
Volvo V70 (motorizaciones por generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
Volvo S80 (motorizaciones por generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
Volvo V60 (motorizaciones de la primera generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026