Gearbox bearing noise (M40 box)
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2006–2012 only
Signs: Whine / rumble in gears, worst on 5th
Fix: Gearbox bearing rebuild
€700–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Fiat Ducato III
2006–2014 · Fiat Ducato 3
2
engines covered
11
known faults
32,736
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
11
official recalls
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The Fiat Ducato III was built from 2006 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens): it usually appears at 120,000–250,000 km and costs €800–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (13.2 %), brakes (6.0 %), suspension (3.2 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 MultiJet (Iveco F1A — Ducato, Daily) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-30 / 10W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S1 / ACEA E7 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~5.8–6.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Rust (doors, sills, floor)
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Bubbling paint
Fix: Rust repair
€300–1,500
Faults by engine
2.3 MultiJet (Iveco F1A — Ducato, Daily)
Injectors / high-pressure pump
usually 150,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough running, smoke
Fix: Test and replace
€700–2,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator / boost leaks
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator / hoses
€200–900
2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma')
Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard start, smoke, rough idle — sensitive to fuel quality
Fix: Test injectors; replace pump and injectors
€800–2,500
Timing chain stretch (FWD 2.2)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€800–1,500
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, black smoke
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Dualogic / Selespeed (automated)
Dualogic / Selespeed hydraulic pump & actuator
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't select a gear, gearbox warning, pump runs for long
Fix: Repair pump / accumulator / actuator
€500–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.3 MultiJet (Iveco F1A — Ducato, Daily) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| 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 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 32,736 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.2 % | 6.0 % | 10.9 % | 17.7 % | 17.4 % | 19.5 % |
| Suspension | 1.2 % | 3.2 % | 8.2 % | 16.3 % | 18.7 % | 17.6 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 1.2 % | 2.3 % | 3.2 % | 3.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 1.1 % | 1.7 % | 2.4 % | 4.8 % | 3.9 % | 6.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 10.6 % | 13.2 % | 18.1 % | 26.0 % | 27.8 % | 30.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.4 % | 2.7 % | 5.6 % | 11.0 % | 12.0 % | 12.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.3 % | 2.7 % | 3.3 % | 6.4 % | 7.7 % | 7.9 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (11). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The brake line retaining clip may not be fixed correctly to the tucker on the dashboard03/01/2020 · R/2019/360
- Airbag Electronic systems may be deactivated22/01/2016 · R/2015/255
- Wheels / tyres Loss of control22/05/2015 · R/2015/090
- Suspension / axles Rear axle may move24/10/2011 · R/2011/139
- Wheels / tyres Spare wheel may detach02/09/2011 · R/2011/098
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Brakes may fail07/12/2007 · R/2007/172
- Steering Steering could become increasingly stiff.23/11/2007 · R/2007/153
- Wheels / tyres Tyre valve may break causing rapid deflation (steel wheels)23/11/2007 · R/2007/150
The other recalls (3) are listed in the app.
Other generations
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. 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 07/10/2026