Fiat Problems

Are you having problems with your Fiat? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Fiat issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Fiat in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Used Fiat 500 review: 2008-2014
By Ewan Kennedy · 01 Sep 2015
Ewan Kennedy road tests and reviews the used 2008-2014 Fiat 500 review with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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Takata airbag recall impacts some brands twice
By Justin Hilliard · 25 Jul 2017
The Takata airbag recalls continue to intensify.
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Why 2016 has already set a car safety recall record
By Joshua Dowling · 09 Jul 2016
We've passed the annual peak for car safety recalls -- and there is still six months left to run.
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BMW, Mazda, FCA, Citroen and Peugeot models recalled
By Robbie Wallis · 14 Sep 2017
Manufacturers including BMW, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Peugeot and Citroen have issued recalls via the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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ACCC issues fourteen recalls in past fortnight
By Daniel Gardner · 14 Mar 2017
A number of potentially hazardous faults have been identified in vehicles sold in Australia, prompting a wide range of recalls.
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Is the Mini Cooper the best small sporty car?
Answered by Paul Gover · 11 Jan 2016

If she has fallen for the looks of the Mini it's probably game over. But you should still test drive the Fiat 500 for style and the Audi A1 as a driving alternative.

What's causing my Fiat Ducato to go into limp mode?
Answered by Graham Smith · 04 May 2018

It’s difficult to say what could be causing the problem, because it would seem to be intermittent ad they are the hardest problems of all to solve. By turning it off you are in effect rebooting the computer, so it will run normally until the next time it detects the problem. To have any chance of diagnosing the problem it needs to be evident when the mechanic does his check. If it’s not there’s nothing to see. It could be a number of things; all you can do it to persist in the hope that it will show up during a diagnostic check.

Should I buy a Freemont?
Answered by Paul Gover · 14 Sep 2015

Please don't do that, even though it's cheap. The Freemont, really a Dodge Journey in a Fiat cloak, is not remotely a CarsGuide favourite. Better to spend extra and get a Hyundai Santa Fe.

Freemont build date mistake
Answered by Paul Gover · 18 Jan 2016

I have been in touch with Fiat Chrysler Australia and they are offering you a settlement with a cash refund and two years of extra warranty.

Best options for a fun convertible?
Answered by Paul Gover · 05 Sep 2016

The easiest question on record. Get an MX-5 and you'll have all the sunshine and fun you want. The only problem will be choosing between the 1.6 and 2.0-litre engines. Most prefer the "big-bore" engine but I like the engagement you get with the smaller one.

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