Timing chain stretch
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€500–1,000
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi
Diesel · 1,248 cm³ · 51–70 kW
35
model generations
2
known faults
1,608,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 35 model generations, among them: Fiat 500L, Fiat Grande Punto / Punto, Fiat Panda III, Opel Corsa D, Fiat 500X, Fiat 500 and 29 more.
The most expensive known risk is EGR / DPF: it usually appears at 100,000–180,000 km and costs €250–1,200 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,248 cm³ |
| Power | 51–70 kW |
| Years | 2003–2019 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S1 / dexos2 · ~3.2–3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 199A2, 199A3, 199A9, 199B1, 199B4, 199B6, 223A9, 188A8, 188A9, 169A1, 225A2, 263A2, 330A1, Z13DT, Z13DTH, Z13DTJ, A13DTC, A13DTE, A13DTR, B13DTC, B13DTE, D13A, FFJA |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
EGR / DPF
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Fiat 500 as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008–2018Chevrolet Aveo 2011–2015Citroën Nemo 2008–2017Fiat 500 2007–Fiat 500L 2012–2022Fiat 500X 2014–Fiat Doblò I 2000–2010Fiat Doblò II 2010–2022Fiat Fiorino / Qubo 2008–Fiat Grande Punto / Punto 2005–2018Fiat Idea 2003–2012Fiat Linea 2007–2015Fiat Panda II 2003–2012Fiat Panda III 2012–Fiat Punto II 1999–2010Fiat Tipo 2015–Ford Ka II 2008–2016Lancia Musa 2004–2012Lancia Ypsilon (843) 2003–2011Lancia Ypsilon (846) 2011–2024Opel Agila A 2000–2007Opel Agila B 2008–2014Opel Astra H 2004–2010Opel Astra J 2009–2015Opel Combo C 2001–2011Opel Combo D 2011–2018Opel Corsa C 2000–2006Opel Corsa D 2006–2014Opel Corsa E 2014–2019Opel Meriva A 2003–2010Opel Meriva B 2010–2017Opel Tigra 1994–2009Suzuki Splash 2008–2015Suzuki Swift (2005–2010) 2005–2010Suzuki Swift IV 2010–2017
Common questions
Does the 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi engine take?
5W-30 / 5W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S1 / dexos2 · ~3.2–3.9 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi engine?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR / DPF (100,000–180,000 km, €250–1,200); timing chain stretch (150,000–220,000 km, €500–1,000).
Which cars have the 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi engine?
Fiat 500L, Fiat Grande Punto / Punto, Fiat Panda III, Opel Corsa D, Fiat 500X, Fiat 500 and 29 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026