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Lancia ypsilon 846

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
4.0 / 5.0 · Based on 6 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

80–86 PS

0.9L TwinAir Turbo Benzin

Twin-cylinder soul

Fun to Drive!
Most Reliable Engine

69 PS

1.2L NA Benzin

3 weaknesses

Good Choice

Generations

Engine Overview

The Lancia ypsilon 846 is available with 5 engine variants — from 69 to 95 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

1.3L MultiJet2 · Diesel· 77–95 PS Engine Change
2011 2018
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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2016 2017
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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0.9L TwinAir CNG · CNG· 86 PS
2011 2023
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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0.9L TwinAir Turbo · Petrol· 80–86 PS
2011 2023
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.2L LPG · LPG· 69 PS
2011 2024
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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1.2L NA · Petrol· 69 PS
2011 2023
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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The Lancia 1.3L MultiJet2 (Diesel, 77–95 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 312B1000 (2011–2018, Be Careful) and 330A1000 (2016–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.3L MultiJet2!

The Lancia 0.9L TwinAir CNG (CNG, 86 PS) has the 312A2000-CNG (0.9L TwinAir CNG) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.

The Lancia 0.9L TwinAir Turbo (Petrol, 80–86 PS) has the 312A2000 (0.9L TwinAir Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Lancia 1.2L LPG (LPG, 69 PS) has the 169A4000-LPG (1.2L LPG) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.

The Lancia 1.2L NA (Petrol, 69 PS) has the 169A4000 (1.2L NA) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.

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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Electric steering column creaks and fails

EPS steering column module develops creaking and can fail completely. Lancia/Fiat has offered goodwill arrangements for affected vehicles up to 100,000 km.

Symptoms: Creaking noise when steering, steering becomes intermittently stiff, EPS warning light
from 80,000 km
Ad EPS steering column Ypsilon 846electric power steering column Lancia
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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 30 weaknesses have been documented for the Lancia ypsilon 846 (2011–2024) — 21 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Steering, Gearbox, HVAC, Electronics. Considered reliable: 169A4000 (1.2L NA), 169A4000-LPG (1.2L LPG), 312A2000-CNG (0.9L TwinAir CNG).

Ypsilon (312B1000, 2011–2018) — Be Careful: DPF blockage from city driving, Turbocharger bearing failure from oil starvation, EGR valve carbon deposits. Power: 95 PS.

Ypsilon (330A1000, 2016–2017) — Be Careful: DPF regeneration problems, Timing chain noise, EGR valve blocked. Power: 77 PS.

Ypsilon (312A2000, 2011–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain jumps prematurely, MultiAir unit failure, Cylinder head hairline crack and coolant loss. Power: 80–86 PS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Lancia ypsilon 846 have? +
The Lancia ypsilon 846 has 21 known engine weaknesses and 9 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Lancia ypsilon 846? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: 169A4000 (1.2L NA), 169A4000-LPG (1.2L LPG), 312A2000-CNG (0.9L TwinAir CNG). The most reliable engine is the 169A4000 (1.2L NA) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the 312A2000 (0.9L TwinAir Turbo).
Which Lancia ypsilon 846 engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Lancia ypsilon 846. 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 ypsilon 846 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Lancia ypsilon 846 — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} The TwinAir sounds like a motorcycle and vibrates with character — imperfect but unmistakably Italian.
Is the Lancia ypsilon 846 worth buying used? +
The Lancia ypsilon 846 is a good choice as a used car — 3 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Lancia ypsilon 846? +
The Lancia ypsilon 846 is available with engine variants from 69 to 95 hp. Petrol: 169A4000 (1.2L NA), 312A2000 (0.9L TwinAir Turbo). Diesel: 312B1000 (1.3L MultiJet2), 330A1000 (1.3L MultiJet2).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee