Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 — Reliability

199 2010–2018 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine FIRE 1.2 8V/16V — 88/100 BEST
Known Issues 5

Engine in this model

BEST 88

FIRE 1.2 8V/16V

1.2L NA I4

Simple belt-driven 1.2 that powered the Panda, Punto and 500 for over 20 years. 300,000-400,000 km w...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt - 120,000 km interval (interference on 16V and VVT 8V) FIRE 1.2 8V/16V high 100,000 km – 120,000 km
Oil leaks, head gasket seep and oil use on older engines FIRE 1.2 8V/16V moderate 120,000 km
Thermostat seal failure - engine runs cold FIRE 1.2 8V/16V minor —
Water pump (replace with belt) FIRE 1.2 8V/16V minor 100,000 km – 120,000 km
Dirty throttle body - rough idle and stalling FIRE 1.2 8V/16V minor —