Used Fiat Panda Gearbox

Both years fall within the second-generation Panda (2003–2012), so they share the same basic platform, but fitment depends primarily on your engine code rather than the year alone — match the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before buying. Minor ancillary and mounting changes can occur within a generation's production run, so confirm the exact compatibility against your registration with the breaker. Never assume year-to-year interchange is guaranteed without that check.

The second-generation Panda ran from 2003 to 2012 and the third generation from 2012 onwards, and these are distinct platforms with different engines, so a gearbox from a pre-2012 car is very unlikely to be a straight swap into a post-2012 car. Engine codes changed significantly between generations, and the third-gen introduced new units including the TwinAir. Confirm against your registration with the breaker, but crossing this generation boundary is a strong mismatch signal.

Trim level does not affect gearbox fitment on the Panda — Active, Eleganza, and Lounge are specification packages covering interior and cosmetic features, not mechanical differences. What matters is that the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type (manual or automatic) match between the donor car and yours. You may receive a gearbox from a more basic or more premium-trimmed car and it will make no mechanical difference, so focus your search on the engine code match.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly — petrol and diesel engines use different gearboxes sized and rationed for their torque characteristics, and they are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker your fuel type alongside your engine code, as two Pandas of the same year can have completely different gearboxes depending on whether they are petrol or diesel. Your engine code on the V5 will confirm this unambiguously.

The TwinAir two-cylinder turbocharged engine, found in third-generation Pandas from 2012, uses its own specific gearbox, so you need to match the TwinAir engine code precisely rather than sourcing any third-gen Panda gearbox. Supply of TwinAir donor cars at breakers may be more limited than for the more common 1.2 petrol units, so be prepared for a longer search. Give the breaker your full engine code and registration to narrow this down correctly.

This is something you must confirm with the breaker and your fitting garage rather than assuming either way — ECU pairing and immobiliser coding requirements can vary and are not something we can state as fact for your specific car. Some Panda variants may require additional setup after a gearbox swap depending on the electronics involved. Raise this with your mechanic before fitting so there are no surprises.