Used Fiat Croma

What to know before buying: Fiat Croma

From 3 forum threads · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• An owner of a Croma 2 with the 1.9 JTD 150 praised its suitability for a family with two children and its practical cabin.[3]one source
• The same owner praised its handling on snow and very good performance.[3]one source
• A 1.9 JTD 150 PS owner reported diesel consumption of about 6.2 litres and, despite the faults, spoke very highly of the car.[2]one source

Typical faults

• On a 2006 1.9 JTD 120 PS car, the left gearbox joint broke at 40,000 km and the left driveshaft at 66,000 km, without warning noises.[2]one source

  40 000–66 000 km · 2006–2006 · 1.9 JTD 120 PS

• Another 1.9 JTD developed driveshaft, gearbox-joint and wheel-bearing trouble at about 17,500 km; later its fourth cylinder failed and engine damage was suspected.[2]one source

  17 500–17 500 km · 1.9 JTD 150 PS

• On a 1.9 JTD 150 PS car, the battery failed at 65,000 km and both the battery and alternator were replaced.[3]one source

  65 000–65 000 km · 1.9 JTD 150 PS

• The same 1.9 JTD 150 PS car needed a new airflow meter and EGR valve after losing power; the EGR later failed again.[3]one source

  1.9 JTD 150 PS

• The automatic transmission on a 1.9 JTD 150 PS car lost drive in sixth and entered limp mode, limiting speed to 30 km/h; reprogramming restored operation.[3]one source

  1.9 JTD 150 PS automatic

• A 2005 1.9 MJet 150 PS suffered hard starting and repeated limp mode; metal swarf was found in the fuel, but replacing numerous fuel-system parts did not solve it.[1]one source

  2005–2005 · 1.9 MJet 150 PS

Which engine and version to take

• These sources do not establish a clear best engine. Two owners reported positively on the 1.9 JTD 120 PS, but another car suffered gearbox-joint and driveshaft failures.[2]one source

What to avoid

• Approach the 1.9 JTD/MJet 150 PS, especially with the automatic, cautiously: three owners reported engine, fuel-system, EGR, electrical or transmission trouble.[1][2][3]

What to check at the inspection

• During the test drive, move slowly forward and backward at full steering lock while checking the joints and driveshafts; the reported failures gave no prior noise.[2]one source
• On a 1.9 diesel, check cold starting, smooth acceleration and signs of limp mode; pay particular attention to the EGR, airflow meter and fuel pressure during diagnostics.[1][3]
• Test the automatic in sixth at roughly 2,000–2,200 rpm: in the reported case the engine revved without acceleration before the transmission entered limp mode.[3]one source
• Check alternator output, the battery and every electrical function, including one-touch windows, dashboard warnings, the key transponder and audio system.[3]one source
• Inspect the front and rear suspension and brake-disc wear: one owner reported front-end noise, a broken rear damper and an early front-disc replacement.[3]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]fiat-lancia.org.rs — Fiat Croma 1.9 mjet problem safe mod · forum
2. [2]motor-talk.de — Probleme Fiat Croma - Startseite Forum Auto Fiat Forum · forum
3. [3]forum.autoplus.fr — LISTE DE DEFAUTS SUR CROMA JTD150CV BVA · forum

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