Fiat Problems

Owner problems and repairs

A list of Fiat cars and the total problems we have in our database for that model. You can add your own problems by clicking the 'Post a new problem' buttons around the site.

Current Fiat Models
Legacy Fiat Models
Don't see your car model?

We only list the cars here that have problems, you can add a problem for any model.

Have a problem with your Fiat?
Tell us about your problem now and get suggestions and fixes.
The Latest Fiat Problems
Stuttering

The car was serviced about 1 month ago, it had top part of the exhaust changed, since then its stuttering and loss of power when driving it, when came to a stop smoke coming out from under the bonnet.

1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 8 valve
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
1
reply
Won't start in a morning

my fiat grande punto won't start in a morning i have had a new battery fitted as well as a new starter moter & a new earth belt but it's no different it still won't start in a morning it's very frustrating. When i keep trying it in a mornin...

2006 Fiat Punto 1.2
Posted: Feb 20, 2011
2
replies
Will not start

i recently aquired my fiat doblo which has its problems. I cannot seem to get her to start. it all started with the cold weather we had over christmas . i put a jump pack on because the battery had died and she wouldnt start, this was unsuc...

2003 Fiat Doblo jtd
Posted: Feb 17, 2011
10
replies
Noise whilst in 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Hi, i have just bought a 2000 Fiat Punto and it seems to be making a grinding/rubbing noise when in 1st, 2nd and sometimes 3rd. i have no problems with the gears and the clutch and it doesn't always make the noise, the car drives perfectly ...

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2
Posted: Feb 15, 2011
10
replies
Reving up and down itself

the car idle at 1200 to 2000 up and down

2003 Fiat Punto manual
Posted: Feb 13, 2011
4
replies
Spluttering oil in air filter

air filter getting soaked in engine oil and engine starts to falter

2000 Fiat Punto 60sx
Posted: Feb 10, 2011
2
replies
Full beam turning on indicators

when i flick on full beam the indicators/ hazards lights come on

2000 Fiat Punto
Posted: Feb 4, 2011
1
reply
Exhaust fumes

when i am stationary exhaust fumes enter the car throught the air vents. the only way i have found to stop this is to press thr recycle button.

2007 Fiat Punto
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
1
reply
ASR FAILURE

At least once every journey, the car alarm will sound and "ASR FAILURE" will appear on the Control panel readout at the same time the engine will stop. A bit dodgey on a busy road! The car will then restart ok to continue the journey. I ...

2002 Fiat Stilo 1.6 dynamic
Posted: Jan 27, 2011
4
replies
Whisling

whisling noise when cold, gets louder with throttle, goes when warmed up

1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 SE 60
Posted: Jan 21, 2011
4
replies
Revs dropping

could anyone possibly provide any information as to the problem with my car, i seem to be losing revs when stopping and also leakage of oil from rocker box cover and sudden surges of power

2001 Fiat Punto 1.8 hgt
Posted: Jan 20, 2011
2
replies
Steering wheel

i was driving my car yesterday parked it outside an hour later i went out to start it and a red steering light came on and the steering wheel was really stiff? also last week my windscreen wipers stopped working and now only turn on sometim...

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2
Posted: Jan 20, 2011
2
replies
Not getting to full speed

it seems to have just lost power it will not go above 45-50mph somebody did say it may be a air lock in one of tthe injectors but want to get anybodys thoughts as im clueless when it comes to cars so if you can help it would be much appreci...

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2s
Posted: Jan 14, 2011
4
replies
Shaking from front of car

When I have foot on the accelerator the is a lot of shaking from the front of the car. It goes away when you take foot off the accelerator .it's like driving a car with buckled wheels. I have moved front wheels to the back .no change. Have ...

Fiat Punto 1.9jtd
Posted: Jan 9, 2011
2
replies
Heater

I have to renew my heater control panel so I would like to know how to remove the facia panel so that I can get to the control panel

2004 Fiat Punto 1.2 8valve
Posted: Jan 4, 2011
1
reply
Cambelt snapped

the cambelt snapped whilst the car was running will this damage anything on this model with it being a 16v and not an 8v ??? i know that this is not a problem on a 1.2 8v engine but not sure if the valve clearance is the same. any knowledge...

1998 Fiat Punto 1.2 16v sporting
Posted: Dec 12, 2010
1
reply
Wont start

I have owned my punto for 2 and a half years. It was fine up until July 2010 and then it wouldn't start every now and again. Then 2 weeks ago it wouldnt start at all. When I turn the key it just makes a clicking noise. I took it in to my lo...

2008 Fiat Punto manual grande
Posted: Dec 8, 2010
3
replies
Stearing warning light

when parking last night, i put the city on and when i turned the wheel full lock, i felt a jult and the stearing become heavey and the stearing warning light come on, i turned the ignishon off and started again, the stearing was back to nor...

2002 Fiat Punto
Posted: Dec 5, 2010
1
reply
Cooling system over heating

fiat punto keeps over heating. had new head gasket fitted .new water pump. new thermostat. but every journey i make the coolant is rising in the header tank i have to open bleed screws to release pressure is there a block...

1999 Fiat Punto s60
Posted: Dec 4, 2010
3
replies
Fitting timing belt

does anyone know where the timing marks are??..

1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 16v sporting
Posted: Nov 28, 2010
2
replies