1.3 Multijet vs 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis): which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) carries less risk than the 1.3 Multijet: 14/100 (low risk) versus 64/100 (high risk). The 1.3 Multijet has 4 documented serious faults, the main one being «Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure»; the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «Unvulcanised fuel return pipe: fuel leak and fire risk».

Risk index

1.3 Multijet

High risk · 4 serious faults

Risk index

2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)

Low risk · 1 serious fault

Lower risk

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

Reviewed on 9 October 202621 sources How we work

Is the 1.3 Multijet reliable?

The 1.3 Multijet is a reliable diesel in the basics, but it has a known weak point across all its brands: the timing chain and its tensioner can stretch or fail if oil changes are neglected, with a risk of serious damage. In urban use, the EGR valve, the particulate filter and the variable-geometry turbo add to the list.^[1][2][3][4]

See the 5 of the 1.3 Multijet faults

Is the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) reliable?

The 2.2 diesels of Stellantis's large vans (BlueHDi DW12 in the Boxer, Jumper and Movano; Multijet 3 in the Ducato) are recent engines with no fault statistics of their own. What is documented are campaigns: AdBlue and SCR software, and the fuel return pipe on 2024-2025 units, with a fire risk. Long-term history is missing.^{[5][6][7][8][9]}

See the 2 of the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.3 Multijet and 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)
Item	1.3 Multijet	2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	1,248 cm³	—
Timing	Chain	Timing belt (dry)
Power	69–105 hp	120–180 hp
Production	2003–2024^[10][11][12]	since 2019^{[13][14][15][16]}
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	64High risk	14Low risk
Documented faults	5	2
Of high or critical severity	4	1
Worst severity	Critical severity	High severity
Main faults	Critical severity: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure High severity: Incomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilution High severity: Seized variable-geometry turbo	High severity: Unvulcanised fuel return pipe: fuel leak and fire risk Low severity: AdBlue (SCR) system: the warning light may not come on if the urea doser fails
Most expensive documented repair	up to €1,200Injector and high-pressure pump wear from contaminated fuelPublished figure^[3]	No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	None	None
With cautionVersions to be cautious about	1.3 Multijet 8v (69-105 hp, 2003-2009)^[1][2][3] 1.3 Multijet II 16v Euro 5 (75-95 hp, 2009-2015)^[2][4] 1.3 Multijet II 16v Euro 6 (95 hp, 2015-2020)^[2][4]	2.2 BlueHDi 120/140/165 (DW12 RU, Euro 6d, Boxer and Jumper 2019-2023, Movano C 2021-2023)^{[6][17][18][19]} 2.2 Multijet 3 H3-Power 120/140/160/180 (Ducato, Euro 6d-Final, 2021-2023)^[5][20][21] 2.2 Multijet Euro 6e 120/140/160/180 (Ducato, Boxer, Jumper, Movano C and Proace Max, 2024 onwards)^[7][8][9]
AvoidVersions to avoid	None	None

Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them

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Sources

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1.Fiat 1.3 Multijet: ficha técnica, problemas y tuningMotordinámico · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
2.1.3 CDTi Opel (Z13DT) Multijet: ficha técnica, problemas y tuningMotordinámico · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
3.Fiat 1.3 Multijet: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
4.Fiat 1.3 JTD/Multijet: corrente folgada e entupimento dos canais de lubrificaçãoProvmec · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Portuguese
5.Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multijet 2026: Probleme, Zahnriemen, Varianten (nota sobre el 2.2 Multijet 3)PlanMyCamper · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
6.Boxer: error de software del inyector de urea (alerta Safety Gate A12/01870/23)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 25 August 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
7.Ducato NG: tubo de retorno de combustible (alerta Safety Gate SR/00527/26)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 20 February 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
8.Rückruf Stellantis: Diese Transporter können Kraftstoff verlierenAuto Motor und Sport · Motoring press · published 4 March 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
9.Stellantis. Risque de fuite de carburant sur les véhicules utilitairesL'Argus · Motoring press · published 12 March 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
10.Fiat JTD engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
11.Moteur Fiat 1.3 MultiJetWikipédia · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
12.Motor Fiat 1.3 JTD 16v: más información sobre el motorkm77 · Technical documentation · published September 2002 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
13.PSA EW/DW engine (sección DW12 y DW12 RU)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026
14.Fiat Ducato (motores Euro 6d-Temp, 6d-Final y 6e)Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
15.Atención a la junta de culata del motor 2.2 de la Fiat Ducato y equivalentesAutopos · Motoring press · published 15 July 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in Spanish
16.Opel Movano (Movano C desde 2021)Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
17.Jumper: error de software del inyector de urea (alerta Safety Gate A12/01876/23)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 25 August 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
18.Movano: error de software del inyector de urea (alerta Safety Gate A12/01877/23)RappelConso (Gobierno de Francia) · Official body · published 25 August 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
19.DVSA – base de llamadas a revisiónDVSA (Reino Unido) · Official body · consulted 9 October 2026
20.ADAC Pannenstatistik 2026 (categoría Vans/Transporter)ADAC · Reliability study · published 23 April 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
21.Fiat Ducato 2015-2025 Maintenance Plans (2.2 H3-Power)Haynes (Reino Unido) · Technical documentation · consulted 9 October 2026