2006 Fiat Grande Punto Reviews - Page 2 of 3

Car is 18 months old and very low mileage; 7800 miles.

1. Front suspension problems, fixed with steering dampeners replaced by dealer.

2. Front passenger door would not open, dealer realigned door.

3. Plastic fell off side mirror, replaced by dealer.

4. Boot would not open, solenoid blown. Replaced by dealer.

5. Car driving underpowered, Alternator faulty still waiting for part delivery. Five days car off the road so far with dealer.

Not impressed with a car hardly used.!!!

Will not be buying Fiat again.

Airflow Sensor failure at 6,000 miles caused shut down at 70mph.

I turned on my right indicator, and all the electronic ancillaries (e.g. Traction Control, ABS, PAS) switched off. Turned out the Power Steering ECU had a fault and shorted itself out.

The Turbo Diesel engine in this car is brilliant. It offers high levels of torque throughout the majority of the rev range, including at high speeds. There is little cabin noise.

The fuel economy is very good and returns more than 40 miles per gallon on my mixture of motorway and urban road commuting that I use this car for.

The interior quality is fantastic. The lower models, such as the Active, look like every expense has been spared, however it is a different story in the Sporting. Quality leather trimming is on the steering wheel and gear-knob, and quality materials cover the extremely comfortable bucket seats designed by Lear (yes, the people who make the luxury jets).

The back is also very comfy. I am over 6ft and find there is ample head and leg room.

The boot is more than adequate, and bigger than my Alfa Romeo 147. I no longer have to take the parcel shelf out to put them pram in.

Styling, what can I say! It speaks for itself!

Steering rack replaced.

The Grande Punto is a great car; I have done 6000 miles, no faults apart from steering rack, and no rattles.

The 1.2 is fine around town, and is not too bad at 70mph.

Best looking car in its class, easy to drive, good sound system, very good value for money.

The only bad things are the air-con, which could be a bit cooler, and the cup holders, which are as useful as a chocolate fire guard.

Nothing yet, not a thing!

Great looking, fast and frugal, so far reliable. Dealers are main issue, not engaged or seemingly unable to diagnose or fix reported problems.

Brake discs/pads faulty

Alternator tensioner faulty.

Fumes in car from engine bay.

Water leak into tailgate after rain this is apparently common on this model awaiting visit from fiat technician.

Car is sporty looking, but let down by series of faults which have been very difficult to resolve.