Oil dilution / DPF regeneration
usually 40,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil level rises — short trips
Fix: Shorter oil intervals, longer drives
€0–150
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1)
Diesel · 1,560 / 1,798 / 2,268 / 2,442 cm³ · 84–133 kW
6
model generations
3
known faults
176,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 6 model generations, among them: Mitsubishi ASX I, Mitsubishi Outlander (2012+), Peugeot 4008, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi L200 V.
The most expensive known risk is timing chain stretch (early 4N14): it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €900–1,800 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,560 / 1,798 / 2,268 / 2,442 cm³ |
| Power | 84–133 kW |
| Years | 2010–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 4N13, 4N14, 4N15, 4N16 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Timing chain stretch (early 4N14)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
engine codes: 4N14
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Mitsubishi Outlander (2012+) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Mitsubishi ASX I 2010–2023Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017–Mitsubishi L200 V 2015–Mitsubishi Lancer 2007–2017Mitsubishi Outlander (2012+) 2012–Peugeot 4008 2012–2017
Common questions
Does the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) engine take?
0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain stretch (early 4N14) (100,000–200,000 km, €900–1,800); EGR valve (100,000–200,000 km, €200–600); oil dilution / DPF regeneration (40,000–160,000 km, €0–150).
Which cars have the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) engine?
Mitsubishi ASX I, Mitsubishi Outlander (2012+), Peugeot 4008, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi L200 V.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026