{"id":2017,"date":"2024-06-20T14:30:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/issues-with-stellantis-puretech-engines-failures-and-risks\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T09:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:51:03","slug":"issues-with-stellantis-puretech-engines-failures-and-risks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/issues-with-stellantis-puretech-engines-failures-and-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Problems with Stellantis&#8217; PureTech Engines: Failures and Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2017\" class=\"elementor elementor-2017 elementor-231\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf1aca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"acf1aca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3145c8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3145c8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8112cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8112cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Problem with Stellantis' PureTech Engines: Everything You Need to Know<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15eaa1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15eaa1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">700,000 Spanish cars with 1.2 PureTech engines have a problem<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfbfaa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfbfaa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This engine, found in numerous models from Peugeot, Citro\u00ebn, Opel, and DS, has raised significant concerns due to serious mechanical failures.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own a vehicle equipped with this technology, it is crucial that you understand the risks, the possible solutions, and how you can assert your rights.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daacda0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the 1.2 PureTech engine?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb91f4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4cb91f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f922c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f922c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/psa-eb-puretech-engine-the-definitive-guide-to-the-three-cylinder-engine\/\"> <i>1.2 PureTech<\/i> engine<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an innovative gasoline engine developed by the <strong>Stellantis Group<\/strong>, known for its efficiency and low emissions. <\/span> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <strong>it has gained notoriety for recurring problems, particularly with the<\/strong> oil-bathed <strong>timing belt<\/strong>. This component, designed to minimize wear and improve performance, has proven to be susceptible to premature deterioration, which <strong>can lead to failures and breakdowns costing more than \u20ac9,000.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c305f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c305f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which vehicles are affected?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f80862f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f80862f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe8fc41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe8fc41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Affected models from Peugeot, Citro\u00ebn, Opel, Toyota, Jeep, Fiat, and DS<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Problems <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/motores-afectados-problemas-fallo-motor-puretech\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PureTech 1.2<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affect models manufactured between 2012 and 2023. Some of the affected brands include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong>Citro\u00ebn:<\/strong> C1, C3, C3 Aircross, C3 Picasso, C3 Cactus, C4, C4 X, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso, C4 Spacetourer, Grand C4 Spacetourer, C5 X, C5 Aircross, C Elysee, Berlingo<\/li><li><strong>Peugeot:<\/strong> 108, 208, 308, 408, 508, 2008, 3008, 5008, Partner, Rifter, 301<\/li><li><strong>Opel:<\/strong> Corsa, Astra, Crossland, Crossland X, Grandland, Mokka, Combo<\/li><li><strong>Toyota:<\/strong> Proace, Proace City, Proace City Verso<\/li><li><strong>DS:<\/strong> DS 3, DS 3 Crossback, DS 4, DS 4 Crossback, DS 7, DS 7 Crossback<\/li><li><strong>Jeep:<\/strong> Avenger<\/li><li><strong>\u200bFiat:<\/strong> Doblo<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f79929e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f79929e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/motores-afectados-problemas-fallo-motor-puretech\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">More information about the various affected cars<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee6132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ee6132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is the PureTech engine having problems?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4132f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4132f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">The manufacturing defect in STELLANTIS&#8217;s 1.2 PureTech engine <strong>is primarily due to the choice and design of the &#8220;wet&#8221; timing belt as the drive system<\/strong> (belt-in-oil). The technical and design factors contributing to this problem are detailed below: <\/span><\/p><h3>1. Design of the Wet Timing Belt<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/problemas-con-la-correa-de-distribucion-en-el-motor-1-2-puretech\/\">The timing belt on the 1.2 PureTech engine<\/a> is submerged in engine oil. This design is intended to reduce noise and friction, thereby improving engine efficiency. However, it presents several <strong>critical problems<\/strong>:  <\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Premature Wear:<\/span> Constant exposure to oil and high engine temperatures accelerates wear on the rubber belt. As the belt deteriorates, it releases small rubber particles into the oil. <\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Material Incompatibility:<\/span> Chemical interactions between the belt\u2019s rubber and additives in the oil or gasoline\u2014which sometimes leaks into the oil pan\u2014accelerate the belt\u2019s wear and degradation, affecting its integrity and functionality.<\/li><\/ul><h4>2. Oil Contamination<\/h4><p><strong>Rubber particles shed by the belt contaminate the engine oil<\/strong>, which negatively affects its lubricating and cooling capabilities. Oil contamination causes several problems: <\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Loss of Lubricating Effectiveness:<\/span> Contaminated oil loses its ability to effectively lubricate the engine&#8217;s moving parts, increasing friction and wear.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Component Clogging:<\/span> Particles can clog the oil pump strainer and other lubrication passages, reducing oil flow and causing insufficient lubrication.<\/li><\/ul><h4>3. Impact on Performance and Safety<\/h4><p>Oil contamination and premature belt wear<strong> affect vehicle safety<\/strong> and various aspects of performance:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Engine Overheating:<\/span> Additional friction and a lack of adequate lubrication can cause the engine to overheat, increasing the risk of catastrophic failure.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Brake System Malfunctions:<\/span> Contaminated <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">brake<\/span> fluid can affect the brake system, causing the brake pedal to feel stiff and compromising the vehicle&#8217;s safety.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wear on Internal Components:<\/span> Contaminated oil acts as an abrasive, accelerating wear on critical components such as valves, piston rings, and the crankshaft.<\/li><\/ul><h4>4. Compliance with Emissions Regulations<\/h4><p>The 1.2 PureTech engine was designed to meet strict European emissions standards (EURO 6), which drove the adoption of technologies such as the wet timing belt to improve efficiency. However, these technical decisions\u2014aimed at complying with emissions regulations and reducing costs\u2014resulted in <strong>compromises in the engine\u2019s durability and reliability.<\/strong> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5633a01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5633a01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consequences of PureTech Engine Failures<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b973c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"73b973c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af63ab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af63ab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">Below is a list of the most common problems associated with this engine, based on reports from AFESTEL members, experts, and the trade press.<\/span><\/p><h3>1. Excessive Oil Consumption and Low Oil Pressure<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/es\/consumo-excesivo-aceite-motores-puretech-causas-soluciones\/\">Excessive<\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Oil Consumption:<\/span> The 1.2 PureTech engine tends to consume excessive amounts of oil, forcing owners to top it off more frequently than usual.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Low Oil Pressure:<\/span> Contamination of the oil with rubber particles from the timing belt can cause a drop in oil pressure, which affects engine lubrication and may trigger<span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\"> a warning on the dashboard due to low pressure.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>MONTHLY COST: 150 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p><h3>2. Deterioration of the Timing Belt<\/h3><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/cambio-de-correa-motores-puretech-precios-y-soluciones\/\">&#8220;wet&#8221; timing belt<\/a> wears out prematurely due to its constant exposure to gasoline leaks and high engine temperatures. This can result in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">premature belt wear<\/span>, the release of rubber particles into the engine oil and subsequent <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">engine clogging<\/span>, or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">belt breakage<\/span>, which could lead to complete engine failure. <\/p><p><strong>REPAIR COST: \u20ac1,500 &#8211; \u20ac7,500<\/strong><\/p><h3>3. Problems with the oil pump and the vacuum pump<\/h3><p>Rubber particles shed by the belt can clog the oil pump and the vacuum pump, causing, on the one hand <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">,<\/span> blockages that lead <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">to reduced oil flow and decreased vacuum pump efficiency,<\/span> and, on the other hand <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">lubrication failures that <\/span>can cause engine damage.<\/p><p>The vacuum pump may be damaged due to abrasion of the belt material; as a result,<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> braking assistance could be reduced or lost<\/span>, increasing the risk of an accident.<\/p><p>This risk has been documented in various European Union countries, as noted in these two EU safety alerts: <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/safety-gate-alerts\/screen\/webReport\/alertDetail\/10002416?lang=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Gate EU Citro\u00ebn and DS,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/safety-gate-alerts\/screen\/webReport\/alertDetail\/10002417?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Gate EU Peugeot<\/a><\/p><p><strong>COST: \u20ac1,500 &#8211; \u20ac4,500<\/strong><\/p><h3>4. Metallic Noise and Spontaneous Ignition<\/h3><p>On the one hand, a metallic noise is produced in the engine due to internal wear and increased friction, as well as the uncontrolled ignition of the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber, which can cause vibrations, abnormal noises, and possible damage to the pistons and cylinders.<\/p><p><strong>REPAIR COST: \u20ac2,000 &#8211; \u20ac4,500<\/strong><\/p><h3>5. Valve Leakage and Segmental Defect<\/h3><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Defective valves<\/span> cause <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">air and oil leaks<\/span>, which affect engine performance. Furthermore, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">piston ring defects<\/span> cause problems with the piston rings that affect compression and allow oil to enter the combustion chamber, resulting in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">smoke, pollution, and a fire hazard.<\/span> <\/p><p><strong>REPAIR COST: \u20ac1,500 &#8211; \u20ac4,000<\/strong><\/p><h3>6. Loss of Power and Jerks While Driving<\/h3><p>The reduction in engine performance caused by the problems mentioned above <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">affects the car&#8217;s acceleration<\/span> and overall efficiency.<\/p><p>Some Afestel members have reported <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">jerks while driving, especially at low speeds<\/span> or when shifting gears.<\/p><p><strong>COST: \u20ac700 &#8211; \u20ac1,400<\/strong><\/p><h3>7. Stiffness in the brake pedal<\/h3><p>Contaminated oil can affect the braking system, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">making the pedal harder to press and compromising the vehicle&#8217;s safety<\/span>.<\/p><p><strong>COST: \u20ac1,200 \u2013 \u20ac3,000<\/strong><\/p><h3>8. Engine failure<\/h3><p>A series of problems can lead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/es\/solucion-definitiva-problema-motor-puretech-1-2-y-1-0\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">complete engine failure<\/span><\/a>, the repair of which may cost more than the vehicle is worth.<\/p><p><strong>COST: \u20ac4,000 &#8211; \u20ac9,000<\/strong><\/p><h3>9. Premature wear of various engine components<\/h3><p>Contaminated oil acts as an abrasive, accelerating <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">wear on critical engine components, such as valves, piston rings, and the crankshaft.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>COST: \u20ac1,200 \u2013 \u20ac3,000<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e040f87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e040f87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Available solutions for affected homeowners\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4efe6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7c4efe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e9927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e9927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Repair Procedures and Warranties<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your vehicle is affected, your options include repairs that are partially covered by <a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/puretech-warranty-extension-to-10-years-or-175000-km-the-fine-print-in-the-open\/\">extended warranties<\/a> or special service programs. It is essential to contact an authorized dealer to verify the solutions available in your case. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d6a99a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d6a99a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Class-Action Lawsuit Over PureTech Engine Issues\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7356e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7356e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>How can you join the class-action lawsuit?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 6,000 vehicle owners have joined forces to demand compensation. To participate, you must meet certain requirements, such as proving ownership of the vehicle and providing the <a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/documentacion-necesaria-reclamar-por-el-motor-puretech\/\">necessary documentation<\/a>. The steps are simple, and the process can be completed entirely online.  <\/span><\/p><h3><b>Benefits of Joining the Class Action Lawsuit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a class-action lawsuit gives you access to compensation that can cover up to 50% of the car&#8217;s purchase price and the cost of repairs. It also increases pressure on the manufacturer to resolve the issues fairly. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45d53a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"45d53a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/class-action-lawsuit-against-stellantis-for-puretech-engine-failures\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">More information about the class-action lawsuit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6697c8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6697c8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54eaf4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54eaf4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ebb357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ebb357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should I complain?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b91beac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b91beac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfef7f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfef7f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Complaining is crucial to <strong>protect your rights as the owner<\/strong> of a STELLANTIS vehicle with a 1.2 PureTech engine. Recurring problems with the oil-bath belt can lead to serious mechanical failures and costly repairs. By joining the class action, <strong>you seek fair compensation <\/strong>and help pressure the company to take corrective action.  <\/p><p> <\/p><p>In addition, being part of this initiative allows you to join forces with more than 5,000 owners who have already joined, <strong>strengthening the extrajudicial claim and increasing the chances of success<\/strong>. The union of so many affected people not only makes the voice stronger, but also increases the pressure on STELLANTIS to solve the problem. <\/p><p>Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to obtain the necessary repairs without incurring additional expenses. Claiming is not only a right, but also a way to ensure that your vehicle is working properly and to<strong> prevent future problems that may affect your safety and economy<\/strong>. Additionally, known problems can lead to a devaluation of your vehicle&#8217;s selling price, as the market becomes aware of the problem, affecting its value.  <\/p><p>Finally, by participating in this collective action, you help set a precedent that can benefit other homeowners in the future. <strong>Joint action demonstrates that consumers have power when they organize and act together to protect their interests and demand justice.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4405e48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4405e48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91bca9a elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"91bca9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/como-reclamar-a-stellantis-si-tienes-un-conche-con-motor-puretech-defectuoso\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Claim Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-610d3de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"610d3de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b07aba8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b07aba8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-871c40a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"871c40a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Puretech Legal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5dfff8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5dfff8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3bb15a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3bb15a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At PureTech Legal we are dedicated advocates for consumer rights in Spain. 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