Fiat Tipo 356 — Reliability

356 2016–2020 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.3 MultiJet II — 75/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 75

1.3 MultiJet II

1.3L Diesel I4

Tiny diesel workhorse. Found in 500, Punto, Doblo, even Suzuki/Opel. Swirl flap issues. Cheap to run...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain stretch at high mileage 1.3 MultiJet II high 100,000 km – 150,000 km
EGR valve failure + city DPF concern 1.3 MultiJet II moderate 80,000 km – 150,000 km