Fiat Grande Panda GP
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Engine Overview
The Fiat Grande Panda GP is available with one engine variant at 100 hp.
New Stellantis unit (PureTech Gen3) with confirmed manufacturing defect in early 2023 production; vehicles after Feb. 2024 are unaffected. DCS6 gearbox still in its run-in phase.
- !! Camshaft Phaser Bolt Incorrectly Positioned (Recall)
On vehicles produced between 2023 and 17 Feb. 2024, the camshaft phaser bolt is incorrectly positioned, which can cause power loss, engine warning light and engine damage.
Symptoms: Engine warning light, power loss, rough running, abnormal noises - !! DCS6 Gearbox Control Unit Failed
The new 6-speed DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox in the 600 Hybrid shows control unit failures in early production years. Vehicles were sometimes undriveable after 470 km.
Symptoms: Error message 'Engine faulty', sudden power loss, vehicle won't start - !! Recall F51L — High-Pressure Fuel Lines
Official KBA recall F51L for Fiat 600 and 600e: high-pressure fuel lines may not be tightened correctly — fuel leakage with fire risk possible.
Symptoms: Fuel smell in engine bay, visible leakage at injection line
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Gearbox (DCT) Will Not Engage Dual-clutch gearbox sporadically refuses to engage drive gears. Selector lever display flashes without response; gearbox control unit fails to detect a valid gear. Symptoms: Gears P through D flash without response, unable to pull away, problem sometimes disappears after restarting | High |
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Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Fiat Grande Panda GP (2024–2026) — 4 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. One problem engine: EB2LTEDH2 (1.2L Turbo Mild-Hybrid). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Electronics, Other, Interior.
Grande Panda (EB2LTEDH2, 2025–2026) — Stay Away!: Camshaft Phaser Bolt Incorrectly Positioned (Recall), DCS6 Gearbox Control Unit Failed, Recall F51L — High-Pressure Fuel Lines. Power: 100 PS.
What to watch out for with the Fiat Grande Panda? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee