3.0 JTD/MJT vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+16 points over 3.0 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
CAUTION 3.0 JTD/MJT Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat

Specifications

3.0 JTD/MJT
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
78
Years
2006--2014
1993--2018
Displacement
2999 cc
1242 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
160--177 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€300--€700

Character

3.0 JTD/MJT

"Ducato heavy-duty. V6 diesel in a van = overkill but powerful. Timing chain. Expensive injectors (6). EGR. DPF on later models. Specialist van workshops recommended."

FIRE 1.2

"Ancient but nearly unkillable. Punto/Panda/500 base engine. Simple, slow, cheap to fix. 200k+ km easy."

Issues Comparison

3.0 JTD/MJT 1

▲ HIGH
Injector failure (6 injectors) €1,000--€3,000 120,000 km--200,000 km

FIRE 1.2 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt — mandatory replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump (replace with belt) €50--€150 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure €50--€150 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

3.0 JTD/MJT 2

Ducato 250/290 2006--2014 Ducato 250/290 2006--2014

FIRE 1.2 4

500 1.2 8V 312 2007--2024 Hatchback 500C 1.2 8V 312 2009--2024 Convertible Panda 1.2 8V 312 2003--2024 Hatchback Punto 1.2 8V 199 2005--2018 Hatchback
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