Fiat 500 312 — Reliability

312 2008–present 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.4 T-Jet — 65/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

CAUTION 65

1.4 T-Jet

1.4L Turbo I4

Bravo/Punto/Linea turbo. No MultiAir complexity. Simpler but still turbo-4. Adequate performance.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt (mandatory on turbo FIRE) 1.4 T-Jet high 60,000 km – 80,000 km
Turbo oil feed pipe 1.4 T-Jet moderate 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Oil quality sensitivity (turbo heat) 1.4 T-Jet minor —