2001 Fiat Multipla JTD ELX from UK and Ireland - Comments

Loses left hand channel on stereo when rear wiper switched on, dealer cannot fix.

Delivered with headlights all pointing different directions, sorted by dealer after 2 month wait.

Black electrical unit hangs loosely against the steering column down near clutch pedal, dealer just ignored when asked to sort this out.

Main beam lamps mist up, dealer not interested.

This is a great design, with some niggling problems in the build quality.

Servicing, at a main dealer in London, is worse than useless and expensive. They frequently ignore requests to do certain jobs, fail to have parts available for jobs booked two weeks earlier, lie about readiness of the vehicle, fail to obtain promised parts and charge £300 for a basic service. I will not buy another Fiat due to the poor dealer support.

90,000 miles and the clutch is about to die. Discovered via Multipla owners club web site that many of the problems I've seen are common across all Multiplas.

96,000+ miles and the Multipla is about to be replaced by a Touran. In fairness to the Multipla, it never broke down or failed to start, despite exhibiting many common Multipla niggles. Fuel consumption got better and better, often managing 42~45mpg once the engine had passed the 60,000 miles mark. The only repair needed, apart from routine servicing, was a replacement clutch, but this was not surprising considering it's use. Overall the Multipla was a positive experience and I'm sure Touran drivers won't wave, flash their lights or waggle their mirrors at us as we drive down the road.

Multipla owner from new 01 Jt d elx. Replaced anti roll bar, drop links twice both sides, clutch master cylinder, front left wheel bearing, stereo three times, the exhaust fell off at the engine mount, almost forgot the crank shaft position sensor. Will never buy a Fiat ever again. Will look at the new Honda six seater, have four kids.

Has any one out there had there near side trackrod end pull off the thread has I have on my 51 plate seems to be a safetey isue.

My experience of my Multipla has been very positive. Yes, there have been niggles. But after all guys, the price of a new Multipla is not expensive, so don't go buying one thinking you are buying the ultimate in quality.

It is however a very good value vehicle, great to drive in town, on country roads and motorway with a good high seating position giving a great view. It is easy to park, roomy, versatile, very sociable with 6 seats and economical. It has surpassed my expectations of the car when I bought it.

I have to mention that any niggles have been sorted out without drama and with great courtesy. My wife won't let me sell it if I wanted to.

Just bought multipla can't shut rear sun roof. Can anyone help.

Bought a 2001 Multipla. She's only done 62,000. Has a couple of issues; a clunking noise from the back driver side wheel area. This is when going over bumpy roads.

Also do all Multiplas make a noise when dipping the clutch?

Excellent on mpg, happy but worried about clutch as I'm a taxi driver!!! Any clues please?