Problems with the engine sensors on Fiat: affected models and engines
In 14 models from Fiat there are 3 documented faults with the engine sensors. The most important: injector faults and DPF particulate sensor failure, sensor failures: lambda sensor and crankshaft position sensor (TDC) and faulty air flow meter on the 1.9 JTD / Multijet (loss of power).
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Fiat models it appears in.
In 500L, 500X, Bravo, Doblò II, Freemont and Tipo
In 500, Panda II, Panda III and Punto III
In Bravo, Croma, Doblò I, Punto II, Punto III and Stilo
By Fiat model
Open yours to see only the faults that affect it, by engine and by year.
- Fiat Punto III (2005–2018)2 faults
- Fiat Bravo (2007–2014)2 faults
- Fiat Punto II (1999–2003)1 fault
- Fiat Doblò I (2000–2010)1 fault
- Fiat Stilo (2001–2007)1 fault
- Fiat Panda II (2003–2012)1 fault
- Fiat Croma (2005–2010)1 fault
- Fiat 500 (2007–2024)1 fault
- Fiat Doblò II (2010–2022)1 fault
- Fiat Freemont (2011–2015)1 fault
- Fiat 500L (2012–2022)1 fault
- Fiat Panda III (2012–today)1 fault
- Fiat 500X (2014–today)1 fault
- Fiat Tipo (2015–today)1 fault
Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
What faults with the engine sensors do Fiat cars have?
In 14 models from Fiat there are 3 documented faults with the engine sensors. The most important: injector faults and DPF particulate sensor failure, sensor failures: lambda sensor and crankshaft position sensor (TDC) and faulty air flow meter on the 1.9 JTD / Multijet (loss of power). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which Fiat models have the most problems with the engine sensors?
Fiat Punto III (2 faults), Fiat Bravo (2 faults), Fiat Punto II (1 fault) and Fiat Doblò I (1 fault).
Which Fiat engines have faults with the engine sensors?
1.2 8v Fire (1 fault), 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II (1 fault) and 1.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTD (1 fault).