Reliability and problems of Fiat cars
We have documented 14 engines and 1 gearbox across 23 generations of 19 models from Fiat. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.5 BlueHDi and the 1.3 Multijet. The lowest-risk one is the 1.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly Turbo (low risk).
5.9 out of 10Average rating of its 19 models with solid evidence: ranked 13 of 31 makes. See the make ranking
67 recalls and campaigns documented in 18 models. See the Fiat recalls
The Fiat engines that give the most trouble
From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it
- 11.2 PureTechFiat 600 and Grande PandaMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
- 21.5 BlueHDiFiat Doblò III and Scudo IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity77Very high risk
- 31.3 MultijetFiat 500, 500L, 500X, Doblò II, Panda III, Punto III, Qubo and TipoMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
- 41.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIFiat 500L, 500X, Bravo, Doblò II, Freemont and TipoMost serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
- 51.4 T-JetFiat 500L, 500X, Bravo, Doblò II, Punto III and TipoMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
- 61.6 dCiFiat TalentoMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
- 71.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTDFiat Bravo, Croma, Doblò I, Punto II, Punto III and StiloMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
- 80.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyFiat 500, 500X, Panda III, Punto III and TipoMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
- 9Dualogic gearboxFiat 500, Doblò II, Panda II, Panda III, Punto II, Punto III and QuboMost serious fault:High severity29Moderate risk
- 101.3, 1.5 and 1.6 gasolina (serie M)Fiat SediciMost serious fault:Medium severity27Moderate risk
- 112.3 MultiJetFiat Ducato IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity25Moderate risk
- 122.4 JTD / JTDm MultijetFiat CromaMost serious fault:Medium severity25Moderate risk
- 131.2 8v FireFiat 500, Panda II, Panda III and Punto IIIMost serious fault:Medium severity20Low risk
- 142.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)Fiat Ducato IIIMost serious fault:High severity14Low risk
- 151.0 T3 and 1.3 T4 FireFly TurboFiat 500X and TipoMost serious fault:Medium severity7Low risk
Fiat models by generation
With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.
Fiat 500e
Fiat Doblò
- Doblò I2000–20101.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTDMost serious fault: High severityVerdict:With caution
- Doblò II263 · 2010–20221.3 Multijet, 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, 1.4 T-Jet and Dualogic gearboxMost serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: Dualogic gearboxWith caution
- Doblò IIIsince 20221.5 BlueHDiMost serious fault: Critical severityVerdict:BuyWith cautiondepending on version
Fiat Freemont
Fiat Grande Panda
Fiat Punto
- Punto II188 · 1999–20031.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTD and Dualogic gearboxMost serious fault: High severitySafest choice: Dualogic gearboxWith caution
- Punto III199 · 2005–20181.3 Multijet, 1.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTD, 1.4 T-Jet, 0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFly, Dualogic gearbox and 1.2 8v FireMost serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: 1.2 8v FireBuy
Fiat Talento
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