2017 Abarth 595 problems
The 2017 Abarth 595 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.4 T-Jet. The 1.4 T-Jet has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2017 cars, such as steering gear with insufficient lubrication due to water ingress: the steering may stiffen or lock (2017 recall).
2017 Abarth 595 score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 5 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine5.24 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering7.11 fault
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2016 Abarth 595
- Score: 7.6 → 6.1
- Starts to be affected by: steering gear with insufficient lubrication due to water ingress: the steering may stiffen or lock (2017 recall) (rest of the car)
1.4 T-Jet engine in the 2017 Abarth 595
Names: Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet MultiAir 145 · Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet MultiAir 165 · Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet MultiAir 180
- With caution
1.4 MultiAir Turbo (2009-2020)
105–180 hp · 940A2000, 940C2000
The reliability pages and owner reports we consulted for the Fiat 500X, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass repeatedly document three problems: turbocharger wear or failure (sometimes at very low mileage), faults in the MultiAir/UniAir unit itself and high oil consumption. No manufacturer has acknowledged a specific campaign or extended warranty, so it is worth checking the history and test driving the car both cold and warm before buying.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Faults that affect 2017 cars
- High severityFrequency: CommonTurboPremature turbocharger failure or wearOn the Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass there are recurring reports of turbocharger failure, sometimes at very low mileage (from 15,000 km); the manufacturer has offered occasional goodwill discounts, but there is no official campaign.Repair: €1,100–€2,300Appears at around 15,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonIntakeMultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failureThe MultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit, which controls the intake valves using oil pressure, can fail and cause misfires and the engine light to come on; on the Alfa Romeo MiTo there is a documented case of replacement at 50,000 km for €1,400, with no warranty cover.Repair: €1,250–€1,800Appears at around 12,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonLubricationHigh oil consumptionThe Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta have accumulated reports of above-normal oil consumption, in some cases up to 1 litre per 1,000 km; keep an eye on the level between services and do not wait for the warning light.Appears at around 60,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionMisfires and ignition coil faultsOn the Alfa Romeo MiTo there are reports of misfires that owners attribute to the coils, spark plugs and the MultiAir itself all at once, with the engine light on; we do not find the same pattern with the same clarity on the other models with this engine.
Faults outside the engine in the 2017 Abarth 595
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Abarth 595 reliable?
The 2017 Abarth 595 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.4 T-Jet. The 1.4 T-Jet has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2017 cars, such as steering gear with insufficient lubrication due to water ingress: the steering may stiffen or lock (2017 recall).
Is the 2017 Abarth 595 better than the 2016?
Our score goes from 7.6 in 2016 to 6.1 in 2017. Starts to be affected by: steering gear with insufficient lubrication due to water ingress: the steering may stiffen or lock (2017 recall) (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Abarth 595?
According to our score, the best are 2024, 2023, 2021 and 4 other years with the same score (7.6/10). The year with the worst score is 2017 (6.1/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2017 Abarth 595 have?
The most important ones documented for 2017 cars are: steering gear with insufficient lubrication due to water ingress: the steering may stiffen or lock (2017 recall) (steering, critical severity), premature turbocharger failure or wear (1.4 T-Jet, high severity), multiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failure (1.4 T-Jet, medium severity), high oil consumption (1.4 T-Jet, medium severity) and misfires and ignition coil faults (1.4 T-Jet, medium severity).
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Sources
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- Fiat 500 (2007)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Fiat 500X : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiat 500X : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Alfa Romeo MiTo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Alfa Romeo MiTo : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Jeep Renegade : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Jeep Compass : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French