ACCEPTABLE
Maturity
U3 1.7 CRDi
Hyundai/Kia · 1.7L Diesel I4
2010–2018
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
"Tucson/Sportage diesel. Adequate performance. Dual-mass flywheel can wear. DPF city issues."
Layout
I4
Displacement
1685 cc
Power
115–141 hp
Type
Diesel
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
This report covers the combustion engine only. Battery and electric motor reliability are not included.
Models with U3 1.7 CRDi 54
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi
Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi
Kia Optima/K5 1.7 CRDi
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi
Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi
Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi
Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi
Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi MHEV
Hyundai Tucson 1.6 CRDi
Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi
Kia Stonic 1.6 CRDi
Hyundai Tucson 1.6 CRDi
Kia XCeed 1.6 CRDi
Hyundai i20 1.5 CRDi
Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi
Hyundai Kona 1.6 CRDi
Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi
Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi
Kia Pro Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Kia XCeed 1.6 CRDi
Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi MHEV
Kia Seltos 1.6 CRDi
Hyundai Kona 1.6 CRDi
Hyundai Tucson 1.6 CRDi
Kia Optima 1.6 CRDi
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi
Kia Sorento 2.0 CRDi
Kia Sorento 2.0 CRDi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Kia Carnival 2.2 CRDi
Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
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Tuning Potential
Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hyundai/Kia U3 1.7 CRDi reliable?
The Hyundai/Kia U3 1.7 CRDi scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the Hyundai/Kia U3 1.7 CRDi?
How much does it cost to repair the U3 1.7 CRDi?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the U3 1.7 CRDi produced?
The Hyundai/Kia U3 1.7 CRDi was produced from 2010 to 2018. It is a 1685cc I4 diesel engine.
Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.