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Diesel car owners report more problems: Study
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Vehicles powered by small, 1.3-litre to 1.4-litre diesel engines reported to have higher number of engine-related problems according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2012 India Vehicle Dependability Study
Customers are reporting more problems with their vehicles’ long-term dependability this year than they did in 2011 according to a recently released study by J D Power on Vehicle Dependability in India. And if you’ve been considering a diesel car, here’s something to chew on: vehicles powered by small diesel engines (1.3-litre to 1.4-litre) have thrown up more problems, lack of engine power and excessive fuel consumption primary among them.
"Vehicle buyers opt for a smaller diesel engine in anticipation of better fuel efficiency and savings on overall fuel costs," said Mohit Arora, executive director at J.D. Power Asia Pacific, Singapore. "However, when the actual fuel efficiency falls short of expectations over the longer term, it often leads to a higher problem count being reported and a decrease in overall vehicle owner satisfaction.”
On an average, 225 problems have been reported per 100 vehicles in 2012, up from 195 in 2011. The increase in problems is predominantly driven by an increase in problems related to the engine and driving experience. In all, nine categories were assessed that include vehicle exterior; features, controls and displays; audio and entertainment; seats; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); vehicle interior; and transmission.
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Dr.Kshitij Shankhdhar, MD
This is a very nice article. I thank the author for the information. I own 5 petrol cars and have no problem with them. I was thinking of going for a diesel hatchback but, not now. My 6th car will also be a petrol and since Honda makes exceptional petrol engines and since Brio is lighter/peppier/better FE/better turning radius than JAZZ, i am going for BRIO. Cheers!
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greenboy
It appears that Diesel Engine is not suitable for small cars, but for the heavy vehicles like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, etc. Govt. should ban on using Diesel Engines in private passenger vehicles, but only for Public Transport Carriers.
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