Lancia Flavia
Chrysler World Engine in the rebadged 200 Convertible. Robust technology with timing chain, but modest power delivery. Oil consumption possible at high mileage.
Relaxed convertible cruising
2.4 with automatic — no sports car, but as a convertible cruiser a pleasant companion with style.
Engine Weaknesses 3
The Chrysler Tigershark engine is known for excessive oil consumption: up to 1 litre per 1,600 km documented. The cause is piston ring problems. FCA settled a class-action lawsuit in the US and replaced complete engines.
Symptoms: Oil level drops sharply between services, blue smoke trail on acceleration, oil in the exhaust system.
The electrohydraulic MultiAir II valve actuation system in the cylinder head can fail due to oil degradation and deposits. Faulty actuators cause power loss and engine shutdown. Chrysler replaced complete engines on affected units.
Symptoms: Engine warning light, sudden power loss, engine shuts off while driving, difficult restart.
The timing chain of the Tigershark engine stretches at high mileage and the tensioner loses its preload. The result is altered valve timing and possible valve contact. Noise from the chain drive is an early indicator.
Symptoms: Metallic rattling on cold start that eases after warm-up; with advanced wear, persistent chain noise.
Vehicle Weaknesses 5
The electric hardtop opens and closes very slowly and frequently sticks. Limit switches fail; the hydraulic pump loses pressure.
Water drains at the convertible top entry area and boot lid become blocked and direct rainwater into the interior.
The dashboard warps at high summer temperatures and in some cases had to be replaced. Plastic component quality is inadequate.
Light-coloured leather is only surface-coated rather than dyed through. The colour peels off after just a few years, especially on high-wear seat areas.
The electric headlight levelling system fails. The headlight adjuster motors are the components affected.
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