1.6 Multijet (diesel)
2008–2014 · diesel · 1598cc · 120hp
Engine codes: 198A2000, 955A
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Fiat Bravo II 1.6 Multijet (diesel). Check this before you buy used.
The 1.6 Multijet has a known design flaw: the oil-intake tube connection to the pump is sealed only by a rubber ring that hardens with age, letting air into the oil pump — oil pressure drops (first on cold start, then potentially seizing the engine on the motorway). Add DPF/EGR on short trips. Risky without disciplined servicing; the 1.9 is the safer Multijet.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (55260384) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
Known Issues
Hardened rubber ring on the oil-intake tube lets air into the oil pump → oil pressure drop → possible engine seizure while driving.
Fix / Workaround: Replace the oil pickup/intake seal proactively; monitor oil pressure; act on any cold-start oil-pressure warning.
Repair cost: €200–€2500
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
Clogs on short trips.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway runs; clean/replace.
Repair cost: €200–€900
Mileage Thresholds
After 120,000 km: Oil-pump air-ingress risk.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Ask about oil pickup/intake seal replacement
- ☐Act on any oil-pressure warning immediately
- ☐Prefer the 1.9 Multijet
- ☐DPF/EGR history
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fiat Bravo II 1.6 Multijet (diesel) reliable?
Problematic — The 1.6 Multijet has a known design flaw: the oil-intake tube connection to the pump is sealed only by a rubber ring that hardens with age, letting air into the oil pump — oil pressure drops (first on cold start, then potentially seizing the engine on the motorway). Add DPF/EGR on short trips. Risky without disciplined servicing; the 1.9 is the safer Multijet.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Fiat Bravo II 1.6 Multijet (diesel)?
The most commonly reported problems: Oil pump air ingress (intake-tube seal), DPF / EGR clogging.
Is a used Fiat Bravo II 1.6 Multijet (diesel) worth buying?
Known design issues and recurring faults that were never fully resolved. Buy only with eyes open.