Fiat 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
ACCEPTABLE Mature Modern

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)

Fiat · 1.4L MultiAir Turbo I4

2016–2020

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Revised MultiAir solenoids. Improved durability over Gen 1. Still needs attention but much better long-term."

Layout I4
Displacement 1368 cc
Power 140–180 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €600–€1,000

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

● MODERATE

MultiAir module (improved but still sensitive)

€600–€1,000 80,000 km–130,000 km
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Detection

Rough idle, misfires

Details

V2 improved design. Fewer failures but still oil-sensitive. Better than V1.

Greece Note

Same oil spec discipline as V1. 5k km oil changes. Manageable with care.

○ MINOR

Oil specification discipline

€0–€0 0 km–∞
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Detection

Module sensitivity to non-approved oil

Details

Same as V1 — approved spec only.

Greece Note

Fiat SELENIA 5W-40 only. Non-negotiable.

Models with 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) 3

Fiat 500L 1.4 MultiAir
2012–2022 MPV Compact MPV
Fiat 500X 1.4 MultiAir
2016–2020 SUV Compact SUV
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 MultiAir
2010–2020 Hatchback Compact

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Tuning Potential

210hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) reliable?

The Fiat 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €600 and €1,000.

What are the common problems with the 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)?

The most common issues are:

  • MultiAir module (improved but still sensitive) — moderate, repair cost €600–€1,000, 80,000 km–130,000 km
  • Oil specification discipline — minor, repair cost €0–€0, 0 km–∞
What cars use the Fiat 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)?

The 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €600 to €1,000. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) produced?

The Fiat 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) was produced from 2016 to 2020. It is a 1368cc I4 petrol turbo engine.

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