VM Motori 2.8 CRD (R 428 / RA 428 / A 428) and 3.0 V6 CRD (A 630)Turbo
Turbocharger failure and intake hoses on the VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD
Why this rating?
Medium severity: It can leave you stranded or get worse if ignored, without destroying the engine.
Frequency occasional: AUTO BILD speaks of occasional, statistically unremarkable turbo failures on the 3.0; Za Rulyom says the Garrett turbo rarely fails on its own; CarsGuide cites it among the components that can fail on the 2.8, without giving figures.[1][2][3]
Symptoms
- Loss of boost pressure and power, the logical consequence of a failing turbo, hoses or variable-geometry actuator.[3]Less power: other faults that cause it · Monitor
Why it happens
Wear of the turbo bearings and internal damage from soot (CarsGuide, Wrangler 2.8).[1]
On the pre-facelift 3.0, cracked hoses and failure of the variable-geometry actuator (Za Rulyom).[3]
The intercooler can also fail with the years, according to CarsGuide.[1]
If it is not repaired: With worn bearings or internal damage, the turbo ends up having to be replaced, according to CarsGuide.[1]
Affected cars and years
AUTO BILD and Za Rulyom describe it on the Grand Cherokee's 3.0 (Za Rulyom specifies that cracked hoses and the variable-geometry actuator were common problems on pre-facelift units); CarsGuide cites it on the Wrangler's 2.8.[1][2][3]
| Version | Years | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 CRD R 428 (ENR, 110 kW / 150 hp, 2003-2008) | 2003–2008 | R 428ENR |
| 2.8 CRD RA 428 Euro 4 (ENS, 163-177 hp, 2007-2011) | 2007–2011 | RA 428ENS |
| 2.8 CRD A 428 Euro 5 (147 kW / 200 hp and 163-178 hp, 2010-2018) | 2010–2018 | A 428 |
| 3.0 V6 CRD A 630 Euro 5 (190 and 239-241 hp, 2011-2013) | 2011–2013 | A 630EXF |
| 3.0 V6 CRD A 630 Euro 5+ (190 and 250 hp, 2013-2020) | 2013–2020 | A 630EXF |
| 3.0 V6 Diesel A 630 HP Maserati (250 and 275 hp, 2013–2020) | 2013–2020 | A 630 |
Models fitted with the affected versions
Chrysler
- Chrysler Voyager RG2004–2007
- Chrysler Voyager RT2008–2015
- Chrysler 300C II2011–2014
Dodge
- Dodge Nitro2007–2011
Jeep
- Jeep Wrangler JK2007–2018
- Jeep Cherokee KJ2005–2007
- Jeep Cherokee KK2008–2013
- Jeep Grand Cherokee WK22011–2020
- Jeep Cherokee KJ2003–2007
Lancia
- Lancia Voyager2011–2015
- Lancia Thema II2011–2014
Maserati
- Maserati Ghibli III2013–2020
- Maserati Levante2016–2020
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Replacement of the turbocharger; Haynes estimates 4-5 hours of labour and a highly technical job on the Voyager 2.8 CRD (ENR).[4]
We have not found a published price in Spain for this turbo, nor for the part, so we cannot build an estimate from Haynes' hours.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
Parts needed
The part or kit that fixes this fault, according to the sources.
Variable-geometry turbocharger
Compresses the intake air; it is replaced when the bearings are worn or the variable geometry does not respond.
Turbo intake hose
Carries the compressed air to the manifold; if it cracks, the engine loses boost pressure.
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How to prevent it
- Keep the service history up to date, which CarsGuide considers essential on this engine.[1]
Recalls, campaigns and claims
As of 8 October 2026, we have no record of recalls, campaigns or extended manufacturer warranties for this fault. Check with an official dealer using the chassis (VIN) number: they will tell you whether the car has any outstanding campaign.
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Is it common for the Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD's turbo to fail?
AUTO BILD cites occasional turbo failures on the diesels, but considers them statistically unremarkable, and Za Rulyom states that the Garrett turbo rarely fails on its own.[2][3]
How much does it cost to replace the turbo on the Voyager 2.8 CRD?
We have not found a published price in Spain. Haynes estimates 4-5 hours of labour, a highly technical job, for the Voyager 2.8 CRD (ENR).[4]
What fails on the turbo of the Wrangler 2.8 CRD?
CarsGuide cites wear of the bearings and internal damage from soot, and adds that the intercooler can also fail over time.[1]
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Other VM Motori 2.8 and 3.0 CRD faults
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsLoss of the crankshaft signal that stalls the engine (Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD)In November 2025 the UK DVSA published a recall for the Grand Cherokee 3.0 diesel (2014-2020, 4,031 units): the engine can lose the crankshaft reference, stall and not restart. It is fixed with software.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionWear of the injectors and the high-pressure pumpThe injectors and common-rail pump of the 2.8 and the 3.0 V6 CRD can wear with the years: the sources place it between 120,000 and 180,000 km and describe it as loss of power or limp mode, not a widespread failure.Repair (garage): €800–€1,400Appears at around 120,000 km
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlEGR valve and intake clogged with sootWith short journeys, the EGR valve and intake of the 2.8 and 3.0 CRD accumulate sticky deposits that cause jerking, black smoke and uneven running. It is usually fixed by cleaning; if not, the valve has to be replaced.Repair (garage): €150–€600
More faults with the turbo on other engines and cars
- High severityFrequency: Very frequent1.6 HDiTurbo failure through lack of lubrication (carbon deposits and union filter)On the 16-valve 1.6 HDi/TDCi engines (2004-2011) the turbo can seize because carbon deposits from the oil clog the mesh filter in the union that feeds it. It is a serious, repeat fault: if only the turbo is replaced without cleaning the circuit, it fails again.Repair (garage): €700–€1,050
- High severityFrequency: Very frequent2.0 Ingenium diéselTurbocharger failureYes: according to several sources, the turbo is the component that causes the most faults on the 2.0 Ingenium diesel. It fails across a very wide mileage range (from around 35,000 to over 140,000 km) and, if it breaks up inside, it can send oil or metal into the engine and destroy it.Repair (garage): €2,600–€3,000Appears at around 35,000 km
- High severityFrequency: CommonBMW N47Turbo and wastegate valve failureThe N47's turbo does not usually fail from general wear, but because of failure of the wastegate valve, which regulates boost and can seize or lose adjustment, sending fuel consumption soaring; oil leaks from the turbo itself are also common.Repair (garage): €900–€1,800
- High severityFrequency: CommonOM651Variable-geometry turbo failure and its pneumatic actuatorThe OM651's variable-geometry turbo tends to fail at the pneumatic actuator (cracks, loss of calibration) before the turbo itself. Symptoms range from a gradual loss of power to permanent limp mode, with whistling or smoke if the problem progresses.Repair (garage): €500–€3,000
- High severityFrequency: Common1.6 dCiPremature turbocharger failure or breakageThe 1.6 dCi turbo fails fairly often, sometimes at low mileage: fiches-auto documents failures between 23,000 and 113,000 km in the Kadjar, Qashqai II, X-Trail III and Espace V, with loss of power and, in several cases, the manufacturer refusing to cover the cost out of warranty.Repair (garage): €3,000
- High severityFrequency: Common2.0 HDiVariable-geometry turbo failures (actuator, sensors and clogging)On the 107/110 hp and, above all, 136-140 hp 2.0 HDi, the variable-geometry turbo fails relatively often: sometimes it is the whole turbo, but often it is the actuator, sensors or hoses, with loss of power and limp mode.
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
- Jeep Wrangler 2.8 Diesel ProblemsCarsGuide · Motoring press · published 11 December 2020 · consulted 8 October 2026
- Jeep Grand Cherokee IV: Gebrauchtwagen-TestAUTO BILD · Motoring press · published 11 April 2018 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
- Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 con kilometraje: se puede comprar, pero con maticesZa Rulyom (zr.ru) · Motoring press · published 28 April 2023 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in another language
- Cambiar el turbo: Chrysler Voyager (2.8 CRD ENR)Haynes · Technical documentation · consulted 8 October 2026