Fiat Ducato 250/290 — Reliability

250/290 2006–present 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2.3 JTD/MJT — 78/100 BUY
Known Issues 5

Engine in this model

BUY 78

2.3 JTD/MJT

2.3 MultiJet (F1AE/F1AGL)

Fiat/FPT 2.3 MultiJet diesel in the Ducato van and camper base (120-180 hp), replaced by the 2.2 Mul...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Injector copper-seal leaks and injector failure 2.3 JTD/MJT high 100,000 km – 150,000 km
Timing belt (interference) - time limit matters on campers 2.3 JTD/MJT moderate —
EGR fouling 2.3 JTD/MJT moderate 80,000 km – 120,000 km
Turbocharger failure - more frequent on Euro 5 vans 2.3 JTD/MJT moderate 70,000 km – 155,000 km
Camshaft material defect - can crack (recall, early-2017 builds) 2.3 JTD/MJT minor —