2006 Fiat Doblo Family 7 1.3 multijet diesel from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Unreliable death trap
Faults:
Many small electrical and warning lights, which the dealership told us to ignore.
The engine blew up in 2010. A problem with injectors? White smoke, roaring engine, loss of power and control. Wife driving, children on board. All terrified out of wits. I almost lost my whole family. Engine replaced under warranty after fraught negotiations. They still tried to bill us!
Replacement engine blew up in 2012. Same description. Wife will never sit in that car again. Am I unique in almost losing my wife and children to a Fiat Doblo FAMILY? And not just once. TWICE.
General Comments:
This type of car has come close to killing my wife and my children TWICE.
The first engine blew up before the warranty ended. The replacement blew up last week, two years and three months after the first one.
Less than 80,000 km in total and it needs its third engine. Do you want a car where you change the engine more often than the tires?
If you care for the safety of your family or loved ones, DO NOT WALK AWAY FROM THESE FIATS, RUN!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 23rd May, 2012
19th Sep 2013, 09:27
I've bought a 2006 Doblo 1.3 Multijet 7 seater in 2012, with 60,000 Km. All I can say is that it is the worst car that I've had until now, and I've had a few cars before this nightmare car. I suggest you run away from Fiat diesel engines; they really suck.
3rd Nov 2014, 19:43
A bit melodramatic.
12th Nov 2012, 17:19
I have had my Fiat Doblo 1.3 Multijet for 2 months now. It's an 07 reg, done 1000 miles so far, with no faults. Great car, plenty of poke, nice quiet ride too. It's got 67000 on the clock, I just love it. Use the very best quality fully synthetic oil and change it regularly. This engine should last a life time.