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Abarth 500 / 595 / 695 (Type 312) Problems by Year

The core of the Abarth brand. Available in various tunes (Custom, Turismo, Competizione, Essesse). It uses the robust 1.4 T-Jet engine, which is generally more reliable than the MultiAir units found in other Fiats.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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2009–20244 issues

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Buying Tips for the Abarth 500 / 595 / 695 (Type 312)

  • ✓Prioritise manual gearboxes over the MTA robotised manual for better reliability and driving experience.
  • ✓Check the condition of the Brembo brakes on Competizione/695 models; discs and pads are expensive to replace.
  • ✓Ensure the turbo boosts correctly (check the boost gauge on the dash) without erratic spikes or drops.
  • ✓Test the climate control; the heater blend door actuators can fail, which is a dashboard-out job to fix.
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