2.3 JTD/MJT vs 1.3 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over 2.3 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.3 JTD/MJT Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

2.3 JTD/MJT
1.3 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
75
Years
2002--present
2003--2020
Displacement
2287 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
120--180 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

2.3 JTD/MJT

"Ducato/Doblo workhorse. Europe's most common large van diesel. Timing chain (good). Injector issues at 200k+ km. EGR fouling. Turbo actuator. Well-understood by every van specialist."

1.3 MultiJet

"Punto/500/Doblo diesel. Small but torquey. Used across Fiat/Opel/Suzuki. Swirl flap issues."

Issues Comparison

2.3 JTD/MJT 2

▲ HIGH
Injector failure at high mileage €500--€1,500 150,000 km--250,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR fouling €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

1.3 MultiJet 0

No documented issues.

Models

2.3 JTD/MJT 5

Ducato 250/290 2006--present Ducato 250/290 2016--present Ducato 250/290 2014--present Ducato 250/290 2014--present Ducato 250/290 2019--present

1.3 MultiJet 15

Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 500 312 2007--2018 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 500 312 2007--2018 500L 330 2012--2018 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 Panda 319 2012--2018 Astra J 2009--2015 Astra H 2005--2010 Corsa D 2006--2014 Panda 1.3 MultiJet 169/312 2003--2020 Hatchback
Full 2.3 JTD/MJT Report Full 1.3 MultiJet Report