Electric power steering column (Dualdrive)
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Heavy steering, EPS warning
Fix: Repair or replace the column / sensor
€200–700
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Fiat Stilo
2001–2007
2
engines covered
10
known faults
5
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Fiat Stilo was built from 2001 to 2007.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 10 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Dualogic / Selespeed hydraulic pump & actuator: it usually appears at 60,000–150,000 km and costs €500–1,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE | Petrol | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S2 / ACEA A3 · ~2.8 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.9 JTD / MultiJet / CDTI / TiD (Fiat 1.9 8v / 16v) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km | 5W-40 / 10W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-N2 / GM-LL-B-025 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front suspension (top mounts, drop links)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocks over bumps
Fix: Replace parts
€80–250
Faults by engine
1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE
Ignition coil / leads
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€50–150
Throttle body / idle (drive-by-wire)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Unstable idle, stalling
Fix: Clean and adapt the throttle body
€60–250
Head gasket after overheating
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss, white smoke
Fix: Replace head gasket
€350–800
1.9 JTD / MultiJet / CDTI / TiD (Fiat 1.9 8v / 16v)
Swirl flaps / intake manifold (16v)
usually 100,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Flaps can break and fall into the engine; engine light
Fix: Replace manifold or fit blanking kit
€250–700
EGR valve clogging
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Power loss, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace EGR
€200–500
Turbo actuator / VGT sticking
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Overboost or underboost, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace turbo actuator
€250–900
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dualogic / Selespeed (automated)
Dualogic / Selespeed hydraulic pump & actuator
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't select a gear, gearbox warning, pump runs for long
Fix: Repair pump / accumulator / actuator
€500–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 90,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (5). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Engine power may be lost20/04/2007 · R/2007/012
- Suspension / axles Suspension coil springs may break28/11/2006 · R/2006/184
- Steering Possible loss of steering11/07/2005 · R/2005/043
- Airbag Unintended activation of side window airbags01/05/2003 · R/2003/069
- Fire risk Possible short circuit in engine cooling fan control unit31/03/2003 · R/2003/028
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026