We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2006–2012 Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo. 3 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.
The 2006–2012 period has 2 more issues than the Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo average across all year periods.
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
Most affected: All models
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.
Most affected: 1.2 petrol, 1.4 petrol
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.
Most affected: All petrol models
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
Most affected: 1.2 and 1.4 FIRE engines
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