Question 1

What is Electric Power Steering Failure on the Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo?

Accepted Answer

A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.

Question 2

What is Alternator Housing Cracking on the Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo?

Accepted Answer

On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.

Question 3

What is Overheating and head gasket failure on the Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo?

Accepted Answer

The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.

Question 4

What is Timing belt failure on the Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo?

Accepted Answer

The Punto's timing belt should be replaced every 60,000 miles or 5 years. If it snaps or slips, the engine can suffer catastrophic internal damage. This is especially critical on the Interferenz engines where a belt failure means bent valves.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo?

Accepted Answer

Steering failure is the most common and expensive "killer" of these cars.

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo?

Accepted Answer

Check for Blue&Me issues (flashing odometer) on cars from 2008-2015.

Question 7

What should I check when buying a used Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the front suspension top mounts for knocking/crunching sounds.

Question 8

What years was the Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo made?

Accepted Answer

The Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo was produced from 2006 to 2018.

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