1.4 D-4D vs D5 5 cilindros: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the D5 5 cilindros carries less risk than the 1.4 D-4D: 39/100 versus 48/100 (both moderate risk). The 1.4 D-4D has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Turbocharger failure»; the D5 5 cilindros has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «Auxiliary belt breakage that takes the timing with it».

Risk index

1.4 D-4D

Moderate risk · 2 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 1.4 D-4D reliable?

Yes, generally: the 1.4 D-4D (1ND-TV) is one of Toyota's most widespread small diesels, with a reputation for reasonable reliability. The documented weak points are the injectors, the turbo, the EGR valve, the diesel particulate filter (on versions that have one) and the clutch and dual-mass flywheel assembly, with cases spread between 2002 and 2018 across the Yaris, Corolla, Auris, Urban Cruiser, Verso-S and MINI One D.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

See the 6 of the 1.4 D-4D 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.^[6][7][8]

See the 4 of the D5 5 cilindros faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.4 D-4D and D5 5 cilindros
Item	1.4 D-4D	D5 5 cilindros
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	1,364 cm³	2,400 cm³
Timing	Chain	Timing belt (dry)
Power	75–90 hp	126–215 hp
Production	2002–2018^[1][9]	2001–2015^{[10][11][12][13]}
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	48Moderate risk	39Moderate risk
Documented faults	6	4
Of high or critical severity	2	1
Worst severity	High severity	Critical severity
Main faults	High severity: Turbocharger failure High severity: Oil build-up in the intercooler of the 1.4 D-4D (2014 campaign) Medium severity: Injector wear and failure	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^[8]
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	None	None
With cautionVersions to be cautious about	1.4 D-4D 75 (1ND-TV, 75 hp, 2002-2005)^[3][5] 1.4 D-4D 90 (1ND-TV, 88-90 hp, 2004-2018)^[2][4][14]	2.4 D and D5 of 130-163 hp (D5244T, 2001-2009)^[6][7] 2.4 D5 of 175-215 hp and D4 of 181 hp (D5244T4/T10/T11/T14/T15, 2005-2015)^[6][7] 2.0 D3/D4 five-cylinder (D5204T, 2011-2016)^[7][13]
AvoidVersions to avoid	None	None

Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them

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D5 5 cilindros

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Sources

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Toyota ND engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Toyota Yaris 2 (2005-2011) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Yaris (1999-2005) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Auris (2007-2012) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Mini Mini (2001-2006) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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
Toyota Corolla (E120)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
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
Toyota Corolla (2002-2007) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French