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Which Skoda Yeti engine is the most reliable? See common problems, reviews and reliability verdicts across generations and engines.
Frequently asked questions
Which Skoda Yeti engine is the most reliable?
1.8 TSI 160hp (BZB / CDAA, EA888) — History-Dependent verdict. The 1.8 TSI (BZB/CDAA, EA888 Gen2) is a strong, well-matched petrol for the Superb — but it's the EA888 Gen2, notorious for oil consumption from the original piston-ring design, plus timing-chain tensioner attention and PCV/carbon. A car with the revised pistons (or controlled, documented consumption) and a healthy chain is a good engine; check oil-use history carefully — this is the engine's defining issue.
Which Skoda Yeti engines should you avoid?
Engines with the weakest reliability verdicts: 1.2 TSI (CBZ, EA111), 2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA).
What are the most common Skoda Yeti problems?
The most commonly reported problems across all Skoda Yeti generations and engines: Timing chain / tensioner failure, Chain tensioner (early EA111) / belt (EA211), Timing-chain tensioner (EA111), Excessive oil consumption (piston rings), Timing chain stretch / tensioner.