2.3 JTD/MJT vs 1.6 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MultiJet ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over 2.3 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.3 JTD/MJT Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

2.3 JTD/MJT
1.6 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
2002--present
2008--2020
Displacement
2287 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
120--180 hp
105--120 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."

1.6 MultiJet

"Tipo/500X diesel. Decent performance. DMF can wear. DPF city issues. Good highway."

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

1.6 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

1.6 MultiJet 23

Musa 350 2008--2012 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2008--2012 Delta 844 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 500L 330 2012--2017 Musa 350 2008--2012 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Tipo 356 2016--2021 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2007--2012 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Wrangler JL 2019--present Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2014 Giulia 2.2 JTDm 952 2016--2024 Sedan Stelvio 2.2 JTDm 949 2017--2024 SUV
Full 2.3 JTD/MJT Report Full 1.6 MultiJet Report