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2016–2019 Fiat 124 Spider

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Common Problems & Reliability

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The 2016–2019 Fiat 124 Spider has 3 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 2 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.

1.4 MultiAir Actuator Failure

Serious

The "MultiAir" brick can fail if oil changes are missed or the wrong viscosity is used. This is a common and expensive failure.

Symptoms: Engine misfire, Limp mode...

Est. repair cost: £800–£1,500

Parts availability and escalating costs

Moderate

With production ceased and the Mazda-Fiat partnership ended, 124 Spider-specific parts are becoming scarce and expensive. Body panels (especially aluminium items), windscreens, key fobs and even the bonnet pedestrian-safety actuators can be on backorder for months. Some cars have been written off due to parts being unavailable for minor accident repairs.

Symptoms: Long wait times for replacement parts, Dealer unable to source 124-specific components...

Est. repair cost: £200–£10,000+

MultiAir oil drain-back when sitting unused

Moderate

If the 1.4 MultiAir engine sits unused for several months, oil can drain from the hydraulic MultiAir unit ("the brick"), affecting the valve train and preventing the engine from starting due to lack of compression. The fix is usually to crank it until the unit re-primes, but repeated occurrences can damage the unit.

Symptoms: Engine cranks but will not start after extended storage, Rough idle on first start-up...

Est. repair cost: £0–£500

View detailed Fiat 124 Spider fault guide

Buying Tips for the 2016–2019 Fiat 124 Spider

  • ✓Check for a full service history with the correct Selenia oil to protect the MultiAir unit.
  • ✓Inspect the convertible top for wear around the friction points.
  • ✓Check for signs of water ingress in the footwells (blocked drain holes).

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