1.4 FR TSi Engine Reliability

[Bobanegra]

We all know about the problems that the Cupras and Bocanegras have had problams with their engines with regards to misfires, oil consumption etc. but I can't recall seeing many threads regarding the FR's 150PS TSi engine - has this proved to be a lot more reliable?

The reason I ask is that I'm looking at getting a second hand pre facelift FR TSi (or TDi to be honest) and don't want to have the same nonsense further down the line with the engine.

 

[matthab]

Well the 1.4fr isn't totally immune from issues. I think theres less around so the percentage is lower.

I would look for a 1.2tsi fr, that engine is highly rated so far.

 

[thestopwatch]

Can recomend the fr tdi no problems with mine and nippy

 

[Octane2097]

Never had any engine problems with mine had it 2 years and 20k miles

Only issues I had was the aircon pipe split, and something was rattling under the car at idle, both fixed under warrenty,

As for oil consumption about a liter every 6months between services I wouldn't call that excessive.

If I didn't need to save money I'd buy another one for sure.

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[Tonezz]

I think people do get the same problems, because it is the same engine.

I'm guessing more people buy the Cupra/Boc than the FR so more around to break.

 

[Bobanegra]

Thanks for the feedback; I didn't realise that the FR TSi wasn't that popular, I thought that would've had a decent number of sales due to a lower insurance bracket and minor mods to get it up to Cupra power. The TDi would be quite tempting but they've held their value fairly well unless they've racked up 30-40k miles; admittedly I liked the paddle shifts on the TSi and I've seen second hand ones going for less than £10k.

Food for thought thats for sure.

 

[danielb]

cupra engine issues

Hi all,

was wondering if anyone could tell me what other cars the 1.4 tsi cupra engine is fitted in? looking at buying one however I've heard of the engine issues.

 

[VeeFource]

Are we talking about the ACT engine here? Because I'm looking at the 1.4 Ibiza FR to replace our 1.2 Sportrider some day and I've done a fair bit of research into the reliability of the engine in all it's forms (Ibiza, Polo, Leon, Golf, Passat etc) and haven't found any real issues. I understand the engine wasn't that reliable before it's ACT guise however and especially the twin-charged versions.

 

[Oldbutswift]

Are we talking about the ACT engine here? Because I'm looking at the 1.4 Ibiza FR to replace our 1.2 Sportrider some day and I've done a fair bit of research into the reliability of the engine in all it's forms (Ibiza, Polo, Leon, Golf, Passat etc) and haven't found any real issues. I understand the engine wasn't that reliable before it's ACT guise however and especially the twin-charged versions.

As I understand it that's totally correct,it's only the high power twincharger engines that could give trouble,I don't know of any evidence that any other 1.4 engines have issues.
Having said that, who knows long term?
The 1.4 ecotsi in my 2016 car has the clever going on to 2 cylinders thing,cutting edge technology,will that stand the test of time?

 

[Leejonm]

Owned an 1.4 fr for 2 years .Its had a timing chain,water pump and now the dsg is knackered that's cost me over 2 grand to repair and to be honest it's a piece of junk ....don't bother

 

[VeeFource]

Owned an 1.4 fr for 2 years .Its had a timing chain,water pump and now the dsg is knackered that's cost me over 2 grand to repair and to be honest it's a piece of junk ....don't bother

Is that the ACT version. Sorry to hear that though :-(

 

[Oldbutswift]

Owned an 1.4 fr for 2 years .Its had a timing chain,water pump and now the dsg is knackered that's cost me over 2 grand to repair and to be honest it's a piece of junk ....don't bother

How old?
How many miles?
Properly serviced?
What engine exactly?...there are many different variations of VAG 1.4 engines.
Better to have all the facts before condemning tens of thousands of them.
(Having said that,I personally wouldn't trust that dsg box to last mega miles,but I may be wrong.
Also I think that once you get past 50k miles any engine is a lottery...some start to give trouble,which can be just bad luck,others run on happily to 200k or more.)

 

[Leejonm]

Hi it's a 59 plate with 54000 on the clock with dealer history .Great car to drive but too expensive to run also oil consumption is bad aswell. Maybe the later version of the engine is better but who knows, just expected more reliability from a vag car

 

[Steve221]

Anything 14 plate onwards is the ACT/EcoTSI which has the cylinder deactivation. I check every now and again and find nothing online regarding major issues. I very much doubt VW group would risk another engine catastrophe like the early twin charged 1.4 units.

Mine is well over two years old with 23k on the clock and hasn't missed a beat.

 

[Steve221]

Hi it's a 59 plate with 54000 on the clock with dealer history .Great car to drive but too expensive to run also oil consumption is bad aswell. Maybe the later version of the engine is better but who knows, just expected more reliability from a vag car

It pays to do your research mate. A few years ago I made the same assumption when buying a VW Tiguan with the 1.4, 150 bhp engine and it basically misfired its way through the years we had it. Needed new spark plugs or coil packs every three of four months, luckily I have a friend who is a service manager at an independent dealer. He kept costs sensible but eventually told me to get rid as in his opinion it had an underlying issue that was going to be costly sooner or later.

 

[Leejonm]

Just got it back from the mechanic. He just said the said the sealed for life metatronic in the gearbox shorts out and causes the sensors to malfunction. Common fault with all dsgs ..... well done Volkswagen, should have bought a fiat at least I knew what was coming