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Fiat Freemont problems (2011–2015)

The only engine of the Fiat Freemont that we have documented, the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «With caution».[1][2]

Outside the engine: Outside the engine, the open sources consulted document only two recalls for the Fiat Freemont, notified to the EU by Germany: the steering wheel wiring, which can cause the driver's airbag to deploy unintentionally (2017), and the poorly secured engine sound-insulation cover, with a fire risk (2016). We have not found reliability data by system.[3][4][5]

Fiat Freemont (2011–2015)
Photo: Rutger van der Maar · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468105.2out of 10

Fiat Freemont rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 7 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine4.85 faults
  • Gearbox10.0No documented faults
  • Suspension10.0No documented faults
  • Brakes10.0No documented faults
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering10.0No documented faults
  • 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 safety5.72 faults

Ranked 37 of 48 among the MPVs with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the Fiat Freemont

  1. 1High severity: Saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II engine
  2. 2Critical severity: Early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II engine · repair €420–€550
  3. 3Critical severity: Incorrectly installed steering wheel wiring: short circuit and risk of unintended driver airbag deploymentAirbags and safety
  4. 4Critical severity: Poorly secured engine sound-insulation cover: fire risk in the engine bayAirbags and safety
  5. 5Medium severity: EGR valve blocked by soot in urban use1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II engine · repair €200–€500

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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Outside the engine

2 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Alert 44/2017: steering wheel wiring and unintended driver airbag deployment. See the campaigns for the Fiat Freemont

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1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

Fiat 1.6 MultiJet II and 2.0 MultiJet II · Diesel

In the Freemont
2011–2015[6]
Names
2.0 Multijet 140 · 2.0 Multijet 170
Faults that affect it
5 · 2 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
52
High risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 2.0 MultiJet II (120-170 hp, 2008-2024)since 2008 · 120–170 hp

    With caution

    It shares the same weak points as the 1.6 in the timing belt, EGR and particulate filter, with the addition of a turbo and a dual-mass flywheel that work with more torque in the higher-output versions. Recommended with a service history and after checking these components.[1][2]

Faults that affect the Freemont

  1. High severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlSaturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerationsIn urban use with short journeys, the particulate filter does not manage to complete its regeneration and becomes saturated; garages recommend a weekly motorway run to avoid it. The filter itself is among the weak points flagged in the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II after a certain mileage.
  2. Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTimingEarly tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failureYes: the tensioner can lose tension before the official 120,000 km interval, with a flapping noise that, if ignored, can end in the belt snapping and the valves hitting the pistons. Several garages recommend bringing the change forward to around 90,000 km in mixed use.Repair (garage): €420–€550Appears at around 90,000 km
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlEGR valve blocked by soot in urban useYes: the EGR valve builds up soot with urban use and short journeys, which causes loss of power and turns on the engine fault warning light. It is one of the most frequently cited faults of this engine in both the Jeep Renegade and the Fiat Doblò.Repair (garage): €200–€500
  4. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionInjector faults and DPF particulate sensor failureIn some batches, a fault in the injection system or in the DPF particulate sensor turns on the engine fault warning light. In the Fiat Doblò, worn injectors or injectors with poor atomisation are also cited as a cause of power loss, higher consumption and black smoke when accelerating.
  5. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalClutchDual-mass flywheel wear in manual versionsThe dual-mass flywheel on manual versions is one of the weak points flagged in the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II after a certain mileage. When it wears it causes vibrations and metallic noises at idle and when using the clutch, and replacing it is not cheap.

Freemont 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II pageAll versions and faults of the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II

Faults of the Fiat Freemont outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

Checklist for buying a used Fiat Freemont

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II (2011–2015)

Saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations

High severity

Early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure

Critical severity

EGR valve blocked by soot in urban use

Medium severity

Injector faults and DPF particulate sensor failure

Medium severity

Dual-mass flywheel wear in manual versions

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Fiat Freemont

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Fiat Freemont reliable?

The only engine of the Fiat Freemont that we have documented, the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «With caution». Outside the engine, the open sources consulted document only two recalls for the Fiat Freemont, notified to the EU by Germany: the steering wheel wiring, which can cause the driver's airbag to deploy unintentionally (2017), and the poorly secured engine sound-insulation cover, with a fire risk (2016). We have not found reliability data by system.

What problems does the Fiat Freemont have apart from the engine?

Outside the engine, the open sources consulted document only two recalls for the Fiat Freemont, notified to the EU by Germany: the steering wheel wiring, which can cause the driver's airbag to deploy unintentionally (2017), and the poorly secured engine sound-insulation cover, with a fire risk (2016). We have not found reliability data by system. The most important documented faults are: incorrectly installed steering wheel wiring: short circuit and risk of unintended driver airbag deployment (airbags and safety, critical severity) and poorly secured engine sound-insulation cover: fire risk in the engine bay (airbags and safety, critical severity).[3][4][5]

What faults does the Fiat Freemont have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: saturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerations (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, high severity), early tensioner wear and risk of timing belt failure (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, critical severity), EGR valve blocked by soot in urban use (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, medium severity), injector faults and DPF particulate sensor failure (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, medium severity) and dual-mass flywheel wear in manual versions (1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II, medium severity).

Does the Fiat Freemont have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 2 campaigns for the Fiat Freemont, such as alert 44/2017: steering wheel wiring and unintended driver airbag deployment (2017). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[3]

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Jeep Renegade (seit 2014) – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 2 March 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  2. Fiat Bravo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Fiat Freemont (2010-2015) Airbag Recall (Safety Gate alert 44/2017, A12/1485/17)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 4 November 2017 · consulted 5 October 2026
  4. Recall: Fiat Freemont (2011 - 2015) engine fire (Safety Gate A12/0141/16)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 12 February 2016 · consulted 5 October 2026
  5. Fiat Freemont - Common problemscar-recalls.eu · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  6. Fiat FreemontWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  7. Jeep Renegade: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  8. Fiat Tipo: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  9. Jeep Compass: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  10. Fiat Doblò: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish