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3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
3 known faults
Each cylinder has its own coil: if one fails, the engine runs on only one cylinder (ANWB). DIAGZONE also cites faulty coils among the common causes of the engine warning light on the TwinAir 0.9.
CarChecker reports early wear of the dual-mass flywheel in urban use (clutch and flywheel replacement: 800 to 1,500 euros according to that site). Partsonclick also lists premature clutch wear among the common problems of this generation.
The actuator of the robotised gearbox can become clogged and prevent gear changes. According to the Reliability Index guide, it is often enough to remove and clean it. On the Chrysler UK forum, owners of 2012 TwinAir cars report actuator replacement under warranty (dirt blocking a small piston). CarChecker advises avoiding the robotised version.
Each cylinder has its own coil: if one fails, the engine runs on only one cylinder (ANWB). DIAGZONE also cites faulty coils among the common causes of the engine warning light on the TwinAir 0.9.
CarChecker reports early wear of the dual-mass flywheel in urban use (clutch and flywheel replacement: 800 to 1,500 euros according to that site). Partsonclick also lists premature clutch wear among the common problems of this generation.
No recurring fault documented for: 1.2 69 manuelle, 1.3 Multijet 95, 1.2 69 GPL Ecochic, 1.0 Hybrid 70 (micro-hybride).
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
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