2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB)
2008–2015 · diesel · 1968cc · 170hp
Engine codes: CBAB, CFFB, CFGB, CFHC
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Skoda Superb II 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB). Check this before you buy used.
The 2.0 TDI common-rail (CBAB/CFFB, EA189) is the best all-round Superb engine — strong, economical and well-matched to the big car, good for high mileage. It's the cleaner-running CR successor to the PD; watch DPF/EGR on short trips, occasional injector wear, and the EA189-era electric coolant pump. Some early CR cars had oil-pump/balance-shaft attention. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (CFFB) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BKD (16V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 170hp (BMN / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Touran— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Caddy— 2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BMM (8V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 110hp (CBAA)110hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI GTD 170hp (CFGB / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 170hp BMN / BMR (16V PPD piezo)170hp
- Volkswagen Sharan II— 2.0 TDI CR (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Volkswagen Tiguan— 2.0 TDI (CBAB/CFFB/CFGB)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B7— 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)140hp
- Seat Alhambra II— 2.0 TDI (CFFB / CFGB / CUVA)150hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFHC)140hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CBAA)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp CR (CBBB)170hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA)170hp
- Seat Altea— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Škoda Yeti— 2.0 TDI CR (CFHC / CBAB)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA)170hp
Known Issues
DPF clogs and EGR soots on urban use.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean/replace EGR + DPF.
Repair cost: €300–€1200
Typically appears after: 140,000 km
Injector wear; electric coolant pump failure.
Fix / Workaround: Injector test; replace pump.
Repair cost: €150–€800
Typically appears after: 150,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 180,000 km: Long-legged with care.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Oil + DPF history
- ☐The best all-round Superb engine
- ☐Injector + coolant-pump checks
Frequently asked questions
Is the Skoda Superb II 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 2.0 TDI common-rail (CBAB/CFFB, EA189) is the best all-round Superb engine — strong, economical and well-matched to the big car, good for high mileage. It's the cleaner-running CR successor to the PD; watch DPF/EGR on short trips, occasional injector wear, and the EA189-era electric coolant pump. Some early CR cars had oil-pump/balance-shaft attention. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Skoda Superb II 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB)?
The most commonly reported problems: DPF / EGR (short trips), Injector / coolant pump.
Is a used Skoda Superb II 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.