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Which cars have known DPF problems?

With advancing age I want to drive something smaller and more economical (presently I have a Mazda 6 2.0i) and am very interested in the Hyundai and Honda 1.6 diesels. Do they have DPFs and other expensive parts likely to fail?

Asked on 18 May 2013 by ES, Hatfield

Answered by Honest John
Those least likely to develop DPF problems seem to be Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 130, Renault Scenic 1.6DCI 130, Renault Megane 1.6DCI 130. Honda Civic 1.6iDTEC, BMW 120d, BMW 320d, BMW X3 2.0d, Mazda 6 2.2d Skyactiv, Mazda CX-5 2.2d Skyactiv, KIA cee'd 1.6CRDI, Hyundai i30 1.6CRDI, KIA Venga 1.6CRDI, Hyundai ix20 1.6CRDI, KIA Sportage 1.6CRDI, Hyundai ix35 1.7CRDI.
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