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Lancia musa 350

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
4.3 / 5.0 · Based on 6 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

120 PS

1.6L MultiJet Diesel

Best Musa engine

Decent
Most Reliable Engine

101 PS

1.9L MultiJet Diesel

3 weaknesses

Good Choice

Engine Overview

The Lancia musa 350 is available with 5 engine variants — from 69 to 120 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

1.3L MultiJet · Diesel· 69–90 PS Engine Change
2004 2012
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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2004 2007
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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1.6L MultiJet · Diesel· 120 PS
2007 2012
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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1.9L MultiJet · Diesel· 101 PS
2004 2007
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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1.4L 16V · Petrol· 90–95 PS
2004 2007
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
1.4L 8V · Petrol· 77 PS
2007 2012
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
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The Lancia 1.3L MultiJet (Diesel, 69–90 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 199A3000 (2004–2012, Be Careful) and 188A9000 (2004–2007, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.3L MultiJet!

The Lancia 1.6L MultiJet (Diesel, 120 PS) has the 350A2000 (1.6L MultiJet) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.

The Lancia 1.9L MultiJet (Diesel, 101 PS) has the 188B2000 (1.9L MultiJet) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.

The Lancia 1.4L 16V (Petrol, 90–95 PS) has the 843A1000 (1.4L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.

The Lancia 1.4L 8V (Petrol, 77 PS) has the 350A1000 (1.4L 8V) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖DFN automatic: hydraulic pump faulty

The semi-automatic DFN gearbox (Selespeed derivative) tends to failures of the high-pressure pump and hydraulic module. Gear changes become jerky; the gearbox drops to neutral. Repair costs approx. 950–3,500 €.

Symptoms: Jerky gear changes especially when pulling away and between 2nd and 3rd gear; gearbox unexpectedly drops to neutral; gear lever responds sluggishly.
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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 30 weaknesses have been documented for the Lancia musa 350 (2004–2012) — 21 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, HVAC, Steering, Rust. Considered reliable: 350A1000 (1.4L 8V), 188A9000 (1.3L MultiJet), 350A2000 (1.6L MultiJet).

Musa (199A3000, 2004–2012) — Be Careful: Timing chain wear and chain breakage, High-pressure pump and injectors prone to wear, Glow plug failure on cold start. Power: 90 PS.

Musa (843A1000, 2004–2007) — Be Careful: Timing belt failure when change interval is exceeded, Ignition coil fault and misfires, Valve cover gasket and crankshaft seal leaking. Power: 90–95 PS.

What to watch out for with the Lancia musa? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Lancia musa 350 have? +
The Lancia musa 350 has 21 known engine weaknesses and 9 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Lancia musa 350? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: 350A1000 (1.4L 8V), 188A9000 (1.3L MultiJet), 350A2000 (1.6L MultiJet), 188B2000 (1.9L MultiJet). The most reliable engine is the 188B2000 (1.9L MultiJet) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the 350A2000 (1.6L MultiJet).
Which Lancia musa 350 engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Lancia musa 350. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 3 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Lancia musa 350 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Lancia musa 350 — rated: "Decent". {description} 88 kW 1.6 MultiJet — most recommended engine, enough punch for motorway and B-roads.
Is the Lancia musa 350 worth buying used? +
The Lancia musa 350 is a good choice as a used car — 4 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Lancia musa 350? +
The Lancia musa 350 is available with engine variants from 69 to 120 hp. Petrol: 843A1000 (1.4L 16V), 350A1000 (1.4L 8V). Diesel: 199A3000 (1.3L MultiJet), 188A9000 (1.3L MultiJet), 350A2000 (1.6L MultiJet), 188B2000 (1.9L MultiJet).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee