2.0 DI-D Engine In Mitsubishi Lancer (VW sourced)

[Martin4356111]

Afternoon all,

I'm in the market for a new car and I'm looking at a mitsubishi lancer diesel.

I believe that the engine they use is a VW sourced unit and from looking at the Web, it would appear that it's had its fair share of issues. I was just wondering if it was any better in its current Mitsubishi guise? I believe they done some work with it prior to putting it in the Lancer.

Are there any particular areas that are prone to failure?

The car is a 2009 model with 58,000 miles.

Any thoughts?

Many thanks.

[Dr G]

If it's the 2.0 TDI CR (common rail) then they're very good in terms of reliability.

[Martin4356111]

Not sure if it's the common rail? Will need to have a look. I know there was one discussed on this board a couple of days ago that people branded the worst VW engine ever produced. Just hoping that it's not that one.

[Martin4356111]

It's The VW 2.0 I4 engine? Not sure if that's a good one or a bad one?