1.9 JTDm vs 2.0 JTDm

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.0 JTDm ACCEPTABLE 70/100
+4 points over 1.9 JTDm
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.9 JTDm Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 JTDm Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.9 JTDm
2.0 JTDm
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
66
70
Years
2003--2011
2008--2020
Displacement
1910 cc
1956 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
120--170 hp
136--170 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

1.9 JTDm

"GT/159/Brera. Fiat 1.9 JTD based. DMF failure common. EGR fouling. Swirl flap issues on intake manifold. Turbo actuator. Alfa tax on parts. Fun to drive, expensive to keep."

2.0 JTDm

"Giulietta/Giulia/Stelvio diesel. Based on Fiat MultiJet. DMF wear. DPF. Decent highway."

Issues Comparison

1.9 JTDm 2

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel failure €600--€1,400 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR + swirl flap clogging €200--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

2.0 JTDm 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.9 JTDm 0

No models listed.

2.0 JTDm 15

159 939 2005--2011 Brera/Spider 939 2005--2010 159 939 2005--2011 159 939 2005--2011 159 939 2005--2011 Brera/Spider 939 2006--2010 159 939 2005--2011 Brera/Spider 939 2005--2010 159 939 2005--2011 159 939 2007--2011 Delta 844 2008--2014 Giulietta 940 2010--2013 Brera/Spider 939 2009--2010 159 939 2009--2011 Giulietta 940 2010--2020
Full 1.9 JTDm Report Full 2.0 JTDm Report