Fiat Known Faults

Italy

Known Faults

Models

500

2007–present

31 faults

Punto

1993–2018

4 faults

Most Reported Faults

Timing Belt Failure

Critical

2005-20181–60,000 miles£280–£500

The Punto 1.3 Multijet uses a timing belt with a 60,000-mile interval that Fiat owners frequently overlook. Belt failure on this interference engine is catastrophic.

Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion

Moderate

2005-20181–999,999 miles£200–£1200

The Punto Mk3 has a poor reputation for bodywork corrosion in the UK. Rear wheel arch lips and sill box sections corrode, often failing MOT on older examples.

EGR Valve Failure

Moderate

2005-201850,000–100,000 miles£80–£350

EGR failure is the most common fault reported on the Punto Mk3 1.3 Multijet. The small diesel's EGR valve blocks with carbon rapidly in urban use.

Clutch Actuator Failure (Dualogic)

Severe

2005-201850,000–120,000 miles£300–£1200

Fiat's Dualogic semi-automatic gearbox uses an electric clutch actuator that fails with age. When it does, the car refuses to pull away — an expensive repair relative to the car's value.

Suspension Coil Spring Snapping

Severe

2007-201960,000–120,000 miles£150–£300

A very common MOT failure in the UK. Suspension coil springs corrode and snap, usually near the bottom pigtail.