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2.3 MultiJet vs Skyactiv-D: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.3 MultiJet carries less risk than the Skyactiv-D: 25/100 (moderate risk) versus 55/100 (high risk). The 2.3 MultiJet has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Camshaft breakage due to a manufacturing defect (Ducato, 2016-2017)»; the Skyactiv-D has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Oil dilution with diesel during DPF regenerations».

Risk index

2.3 MultiJet

25

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

Skyactiv-D

55

High risk · 3 serious faults

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

24 sourcesHow we work

Is the 2.3 MultiJet reliable?

The 2.3 MultiJet (F1A) in the Fiat Ducato and Iveco Daily has few faults with a solid source: the best documented are three campaigns on the 2016-2019 Euro 6 Ducato (intercooler hose, EGR pipe and camshaft). Owners and garages also cite EGR, throttle body, injectors and AdBlue, almost always on forums or commercial websites, with no statistics.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

See the 6 of the 2.3 MultiJet faults

Is the Skyactiv-D reliable?

The Skyactiv-D is a modern and generally reliable diesel, but across its three displacements (1.5, 1.8 and 2.2) it shares oil dilution with diesel fuel during diesel particulate filter regenerations, which means you need to watch the oil level and not stretch oil changes, especially on short journeys; the older 2.2s (2012-2014) also accumulate more turbo and carbon build-up cases.[8][9][10][11]

See the 4 of the Skyactiv-D faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 2.3 MultiJet and Skyactiv-D
2.3 MultiJetSkyactiv-D
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelDieselDiesel
Displacement2,287 cm³—
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power95–160 hp105–184 hp
Productionsince 2002[12][13][14][15]since 2012[8][16][17]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)25Moderate risk55High risk
Documented faults64
Of high or critical severity23
Worst severityCritical severityCritical severity
Main faults
  1. Critical severity: Camshaft breakage due to a manufacturing defect (Ducato, 2016-2017)
  2. Medium severity: EGR valve and throttle body clogged by carbon deposits and moisture
  3. Medium severity: Leaking or underperforming common-rail injectors
  1. High severity: Oil dilution with diesel during DPF regenerations
  2. High severity: Turbo wear or failure from lack of lubrication
  3. Critical severity: Oil pump chain breakage and camshaft wear
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • First-batch 2.3 Multijet / HPI (F1AE0481, 2006-2011)[5][15]
  • 2.3 Multijet II Euro 5 (F1AE3481, 2010-2016)[5][18]
  • 2.3 Multijet Euro 6 with dual EGR (Ducato, 2016-2019)[1][2][3][6]
  • 2.3 Multijet 2 Euro 6d with AdBlue (Ducato, 2019-2021)[7]
  • 2.3 F1A in the Iveco Daily VI (2014-present)[3]
  • 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150/175 (SH-VPTS, 2012-2017)[9][19][20]
  • 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150/175/184 (SH-VPTS, 2017-2021)[10][21]
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 (S5-DPTS, 2015-2018)[11][22]
  • 1.8 Skyactiv-D 116 (S8-DPTS, 2018-present)[11][23][24]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

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

Cars that each one is fitted to

2.3 MultiJet

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Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Fiat Ducato (2016-2017): manguito del intercooler (alerta Safety Gate A12/0285/18)car-recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · published 23 February 2018 · consulted 8 October 2026
  2. Fiat Ducato (2016-2017): tubo de la EGR (alerta Safety Gate A12/1794/17)car-recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · published 16 December 2017 · consulted 8 October 2026
  3. DVSA – base de llamadas a revisiónDVSA (Reino Unido) · Official body · consulted 8 October 2026
  4. Camshaft fault sparks Fiat Ducato recallUte and Van Guide (Australia) · Motoring press · published 7 March 2017 · consulted 8 October 2026
  5. Ducato multijet 2.3 starting problem (hilo del foro)The FIAT Forum · Owners' forum · published 3 May 2014 · consulted 8 October 2026
  6. Ducato P0401 P0402 P0236 P0238 and limp mode, 2017 Euro 6 (hilo del foro)The FIAT Forum · Owners' forum · published 5 December 2021 · consulted 8 October 2026
  7. Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet: AdBlue, SCR y modo de emergencia (diagnóstico)KFZ Dietrich (taller, Alemania) · Other source · published 10 September 2026 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  8. SkyActivWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  9. Fiabilité Mazda CX-5 (2012-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  10. Fiabilité Mazda 6 (2012-2022)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  11. Fiabilité Mazda CX-3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  12. Fiat DucatoWikipedia (es) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Fiat Ducato (tipo 250, motores Multijet y Euro 6)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  14. Iveco Daily (motores HPI/F1A por generación)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
  15. Iveco Daily IV 35C12 2.3 HPI: fiabilidadCarverif · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
  16. Mazda CX-5Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  17. Mazda3Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  18. Fiat Ducato and variants 2007 onCATMAG · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026
  19. Aviso a todos los propietarios de Mazda CX-5 Dieselkm77 · Motoring press · published 22 May 2013 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  20. Mazda6Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  21. Fiabilité Mazda CX-5 II (2017-)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  22. Fiabilité Mazda 3 (2013-2019)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  23. Fiabilité Mazda CX-30Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  24. Fiabilité Mazda 3 (2019-)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French