3.0 JTD/MJT vs 1.3 MultiJet II

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+13 points over 3.0 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
CAUTION 3.0 JTD/MJT Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat

Specifications

3.0 JTD/MJT
1.3 MultiJet II
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
75
Years
2006--2014
2003--2020
Displacement
2999 cc
1248 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
160--177 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€1,200--€2,300

Character

3.0 JTD/MJT

"Ducato heavy-duty. V6 diesel in a van = overkill but powerful. Timing chain. Expensive injectors (6). EGR. DPF on later models. Specialist van workshops recommended."

1.3 MultiJet II

"Tiny diesel workhorse. Found in 500, Punto, Doblo, even Suzuki/Opel. Swirl flap issues. Cheap to run."

Issues Comparison

3.0 JTD/MJT 1

▲ HIGH
Injector failure (6 injectors) €1,000--€3,000 120,000 km--200,000 km

1.3 MultiJet II 2

▲ HIGH
Timing chain stretch at high mileage €800--€1,500 100,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve failure + city DPF concern €400--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

3.0 JTD/MJT 2

Ducato 250/290 2006--2014 Ducato 250/290 2006--2014

1.3 MultiJet II 7

500L 330 2012--2022 Tipo 356 2016--2020 500X 334 2015--2024 Doblo 1.3 MultiJet 263 2005--2020 MPV MiTo 1.3 JTDm 955 2008--2018 Hatchback Punto 1.3 MultiJet 199 2005--2018 Hatchback Ypsilon 1.3 MultiJet 846 2003--2020 Hatchback
Full 3.0 JTD/MJT Report Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report