Obľúbený dieselový motor nedal ani 40 000 km. DPF filter za 3 000 eur praskol dvakrát po sebe – Autoviny.sk
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- A popular diesel engine has demonstrated significant reliability failures, with reports indicating the powertrain failed to reach 40,000 kilometers in service.
- The failures are centered on the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), a critical component used to reduce emissions.
- The financial burden of these component failures is substantial, as the cost of the DPF filter is 3,000 euros.
A popular diesel engine has demonstrated significant reliability failures, with reports indicating the powertrain failed to reach 40,000 kilometers in service.
The failures are centered on the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), a critical component used to reduce emissions. According to reporting by Autoviny.sk on May 16, 2026, the DPF filter in a reported case cracked twice in succession.
The financial burden of these component failures is substantial, as the cost of the DPF filter is 3,000 euros.
The premature failure of a high-cost part in an engine described as popular suggests potential concerns regarding the durability of the component or manufacturing quality, though the specific engine manufacturer was not identified in the report.