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2007 Fiat Ducato reviews
Fiat Ducato reviews by year of make: 1985 1993 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Read all reviews
Rob Hollywood, Yorkshire
Fiat Ducato 2007
A good sized van, even the swb puts the Transit to shame. The drive is good and the 2.2 td works well with loads of pull, even with a heavy load. This is my second Ducato and if I had listened to all the negitive reviews I saw on line I would have got something else. Good vans at a good price.
Submitted: 14/11/2011 18:01:31
Warren Bromfield, Australia
Fiat Ducato 120 multijet 2.3 LWB 2007
I purchased my 120 multijet 2.3 LWB van in July 2007 and had many problems under warranty. The first was a broken connection to the fuel filter, which caused diesel to spew over the entire engine. Next was the steering wheel which, jammed on a roundabout, the cause of which was a broken steering linkeage. Then I was left with no acceleration on a freeway caused by a split turbo hose. Then again on a freeway the clutch went completely; a total rebuild was required of which Fiat would only pay half of the $2800 cost. The air conditioning hose needed replacing, which Fiat were reluctant over. The most dangerous fault happened as I turned left in slow traffic when the front right wheel snapped from the drive shaft, this could have been fatal had I been travelling at high speed. I try to earn a living driving this van but it costs me dearly. Stay away from Fiat!
Submitted: 22/08/2011 15:19:52
Mike Dentton, England
Fiat Ducato 2.2 swb 2007
Bought the van in late 2008, only had 6k miles on the clock, genuine reason why so low, not the van’s fault! Now has 31k on the. After 12k had the usual problem with the EGR valve sticking. Dealer was incompetent but eventually fixed/replaced it. Also put on engine cover to stop the water damaging the injectors etc, then rang to say that this was not a warranty repair on the van, only the motorhome variants!!! The rear door extension opening buttons have dropped out and various torx fixings have needed tightening. That said, it has turned out to be a reliable and economical van. It is a pleasure to drive and often has a 700 mile journey abroad and I find the driving position and comfort excellent. Has carried all sorts of loads and is still pretty respectable. Would I buy another? Probably No because the overall image of these vans is so poor and must affect resale. Having said that, what else is better for the money especially if you cannot afford a VW or Merc?
Submitted: 27/03/2011 20:28:34
Darren Leach, Nottinghamshire
Fiat Ducato 30swb Multijet 2.2 100BH from new 2007
Where can I start with this; I will never while I can make choices buy another Fiat as long as a live!! I bought my Fiat ducato 30swb Multijet 2.2 100BH from new, and I’ve lived to regret doing that everyday. Within in one year it had been in for 12 recalls. From the wiper motor to rusting injectors (£200 each), also the jet washers they blow out once every year I now have to superglue them in! I have had one new complete engine wiring loop, and just today after only 33k a brand new clutch £420. The EGR valve is now playing up £300 to replace. The side door does not lock properly without having to push the top right hand corner to make it click, also the back left door has to be slammed to make that shut at the top. The glove box has broken at the bottom due to it coming open on it’s own while driving, the CD player broke. The bonnet does not open properly, the left hand corner hits the wiper arm and takes the paint off. The back door hinges are becoming difficult to open due to the spacers wearing out. IF YOU BUY A FIAT DUCATO YOU WILL LIVE TO REGRET IT!
Submitted: 11/02/2011 15:48:23
Michael Bethwaite, Cumberland
Fiat Ducato motorhome 130 multijet 2007
This van is totally rubbish. Do not buy one!
Submitted: 19/01/2011 21:28:56
David Culshaw, Lancashire
Fiat Ducato 2.2 multijet SWB 2007
We own 5 fiat vans, in a few weeks or months we will own none. They are the c**ppiest vans you can waste your hard earned money on. Don’t fall for the cheap price trick, it costs you dearly. Downtime = lost time + no income... it’s a no brainer DO NOT BUY ONE EVER.
Submitted: 12/01/2011 21:17:49
Mike Cuthbert, Sussex
Fiat Ducato 2.2 multijet van 2007
This van brought new in 2007 is the most APPALLING excuse for a van ever produced by a totally rubbish excuse for a vehicle manufacturer. I am nearing retirement and purchased this van to see me through to the end of my working life, air conditioning didn’t work, state of the art blue and me now broken, rear doors both fallen off, exhaust flexible connection replaced, broken again, but that is nothing compared to the engine management problems, every 3 months a new problem exists. And back to the garage on a low loader for another egr valve /wiring loom, 3 now in total. I have given up and just let the pile of crap rev its guts out. I have owned Ford, Nissan, Renault, and regret the day that I was enticed into buying this Junk. Do not ever consider this van, you WILL REGRET IT!
Submitted: 07/01/2011 21:45:25
Peter Traill, England
Fiat Ducato 130 based motorhome 2007
I own a Fiat Ducato 130 based motorhome. The brand name being Caravan International. Last September I was travelling to The Czech Republic, passing through Germany, when the rear nearside wheel bearing collapsed, causing extensive damage to the hub assembly and the brake-system. All in all the cost of repairs was some £1,150.00. The vehicle at the time of the incident was 2 years and 34 days old. Yes, you’ve got it, Fiat have just dug their heels in and refuse to consider any form of help, I have spoken with technical advisors from the RAC and the Caraven Club, and a comapny of bearing manufacturers who express surprise at a wheel bearing giving up the ghost after such a short time, the recorded mileage at the time of repair was 19323. Fiat are a poor example when it comes to customer care, however I have to say that the dealership in Germany was first class and they had me back on the raod within 24 hours. I also have nothing but praise for the dealership in the uk that services my vehicle (Stoneacre of Wrexham) The are very good and helpful, they in fact suggested I should register the vehicle to have the gear box modified to overcome the judder which is so common on this vehicle. It was registed and the job completed within two weeks with only two days off the road. Judder now extinct. So Fiat themselves leave a lot to be desired, their agencies appear to be carrying the burden of a poor parent company.
Submitted: 27/11/2010 14:42:39
Ivor Problem, England
Fiat Ducato 2.2 multijet diesel 2007
Purchased van new in May 2007. I have to agree with pretty much every previous writer - great purchase price but boy-o-boy do you pay for it in the long run. Here’s a short list of problems; Engine management light on - water in fuel injectors. New EGR valve. Lumbar support in drivers seat broke in a matter of days. Misted up nearside headlight. C.D. player broken Rear door release buttons popped out 1st time used. New fuse box. Engine stalling whilst idling. Nothing covered on 3rd year of warranty. Local Fiat dealer a joke (a bad one). I’ve been out today a ordered a new V.W. van, pity the poor bloke who buys my trade in.
Submitted: 21/08/2010 21:50:15
Martin Drought, Australia
Fiat Ducato 3.0 turbo diesel motor home 2007
We bought the 3.0 litre turbo Ducato diesel motor home 2 years ago. We have loved it until the water pump died at 16,000k’s while on holiday, 1600k’s from home. The judder has always been an issue but we try not to use reverse when possible. To their credit the Australian dealer has done all possible to take care of the problem while the Fiat roadside assist people made sure we were taken care of. As I type this we are waiting for a water pump to arrive from Italy and then be fitted. We hope the good service continues.
Submitted: 27/05/2010 09:34:46
Shaun Mc gilloway, County Londonderry
Fiat Ducato 2.3 diesel 2007
Purchased van new in May 07 from a main dealer in Coleraine who no longer is the Fiat dealer and who washed their hands of the third year warranty. Nice van to drive, when not in the garage being repaired! Lots of problems; heater replacements, gearbox issues, towbar lights(which they fitted) and engine management and other issues. DO NOT BUY A FIAT DUCATO, MINE IS STILL UNDER THE THIRD YEAR WARRANTY AND I JUST PAID 840 QUID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED INDEPENDENTLY.THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS RUBBISH!!
Submitted: 24/04/2010 22:49:49
George Mangan, Bedfordshire
Fiat Ducato 2007
I’ve owned this van for 20 months from new. It is a 120 2.3 SWB Ducato, it has less than 25K on it with 3 faults to date: Fan heater only works on speed 4, has been in twice for this but it still is not fixed; Judder in reverse, I reported this on the last service but nothing has been done and now the clutch is staying down. Otherwise fine, but will now sell before it goes wrong after reading all the reports. No service has been good from Fiat don’t buy one. I am scared to keep it in case I get stuck with repairs in the future.
Submitted: 08/01/2010 21:25:14
Adrian Smith, Hampshire
Fiat Ducato 2007
I bought a ducato van in July ’07, it has a ’shudder’ problem. Fiat UK has told me they have no part for this van to stop the shudder in reverse gear. This is a load c**p because they have it for their motorhome model and it is the same make of van. What a load of C**P.
Submitted: 10/12/2009 12:51:24
Rich, Yorkshire
Fiat Ducato 2.2 100hp 2007
I got the Fiat Ducato 2.2 100hp van in 2007 absolutley brand new. After approx 7000 miles it was in the garage with an engine management problem. Fiat sent out a ’specialist’ to diagnose the problem, which took over 2 weeks. Luckily the dealer lent us a fiat doblo replacement vehicle with no first gear selection, and had to fight to get third gear! A couple of months later the van was back in the garage for another 2 weeks, this time it had many problems, e.g catalyst cracked, new turbo, oil leaks, in total this van has had 3 new turbos in less than 2 years. The van has had a problem with the tick over since day one, which has been attempted to be fixed but never lasts more than one day, then the tick over is faulty again and the van just cuts out. This van has been in the garage that many times I have honestly lost count, but we have averaged it’s every 8-12 weeks that it has to go back in. The van is knackered again and cut out on me on a busy road. It can’t stay running on idle or low revs, it just cuts out. We have rung Fiat many times and they offer NO help or advice what so ever, and will not admit to any fault of their own! The van has only done 40,000 miles and sounds like a bag of knackers. Also worth mentioning: the wipers have broken due to no fault of mine, both headlight motors have blown, both headlights hold water and are now mouldy inside, we have had the floor replaced in the cab due to a big hole appearing after 7000 miles. DO NOT BUY A FIAT, SERIOUSLY. NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT ALL. USELESS
Submitted: 30/11/2009 15:26:28
Simon Potts, England
Fiat Ducato 2.3 motorhome 2007
I’ve had the camper for just under 2 years now. I’m currently on my 3rd engine battery.
Submitted: 27/11/2009 22:01:24
Stu Brookes, Suffolk
Fiat Ducato 2007
Good van BUT Fiat Warranty & Customer Service is without doubt the worst I’ve ever seen. The 3rd year warranty covers nothing! I bought 3 years cove new in 2007, wish I had gone to Ford as the Warranty is a true 3 year no quibble cover!
Submitted: 10/11/2009 09:56:08
Richard Lewis, Devon
Fiat Ducato multijet lwb 2007
What a disappointment this van is! The mpg is worse than the old model. The clutch and gearbox never felt right from new, the shuddering is awful in reverse but fiat told me this is not a common complaint but it obviously is. After 12 months the rear doors have split where the hinge bolts to the inner skin (check these out before your doors fall off.) The replacement doors lasted 9 months then the same thing occurred but Fiat then washed there hands of this problem so this is going to cost me lots of money. The doors are generally flimsy and squeak and rattle so bad that it drives me mad!! It’s going to be a sprinter for me next time!!
Submitted: 08/11/2009 15:24:56
Barbara Caine, Dorset
Fiat Ducato 2.3 multijet maxi 2007
I have had no problems, one recall upgrade on fuse wires. I love the van, but... as a courier this van, although there is no denying that it works hard, in the first 6 months had a recall and I also reported a problem with check strap on the driver door. There was no problem, they replaced it. At the time I also pointed out rear driver door had dent coming out from inside van door. Van had first year service with Fiat, no problems. Now, after 8 months I have taken it back to report fault with rear doors not closing properly and that the top hinges on both doors the metal underneath has started to break open. In my disgust they said I had waited too long and that the check strap was broken and this caused the CONSEQUENTIAL damage to the top hinges of the rear door and this is not covered by warranty. So I took it a little further to Fiat customer service and they have returned an offer of £100 towards repair work and that I have to pay for the rest. As I feel ripped off due to the fact the warranty manager and Fiat customer services have made this decision on photos I do not feel that this is a fair warranty decision or customer care. I will not purchase another, cheers Fiat. This van has 3 years warranty and there is nowhere in the warranty manual does it say consequential damage is not covered or that you have to be a vehicle expert to notice damage being caused to your van so you can report it quicker. I have the van since Dec 07.
Submitted: 13/10/2009 09:21:39
Philip Doonan, County Down
Fiat Ducato 20 MultiJet MWB 2007
This van was easily the worst purchase we ever made. In the first week the heap wouldn’t start due to an engine management problem. The dealership put it down to jump starting!!! A week old van??? After this the gear box rattled like a bag of spanners and had to be completely replaced. To continue the windscreen washers failed for the first time and the entire door trim came off in my hand when closing the door. The central glove box then opened on its own and cracked itself nicely - it now has to be permanently locked to keep it in one piece. Next the windscreen washers failed again and had to be replaced. On came the engine warning light again and the van would stall on motorways losing all power for braking, steering and lights - nice... Now the side door decided to pop off - got that fixed but the closing sensor on the door then developed a problem and we had to disable the buzzer as it was driving us mental. The washers failed again and the drivers mirror has turned into a lettuce leaf - flapping in the wind and cannot be adjusted - the only alternative is a complete replacement at �400 plus vat. As i write we’ve been to the dealer again to have the windscreen washers replaced again and the door sensor repaired again. Nightmare - looks good, loads of room so one star but what a heap - do not buy this poor mans van!!!!!
Submitted: 10/09/2009 09:02:07
Nigel Bidle, Sussex
Fiat Ducato Motorhome 2007
Motorhome with reverse vibration over last two years. Just had work done with Fiat dealership, still have same problem. Fiat can not do any other repairs, they suggest replacing gearbox at my cost. Customer care is c**p. I will never buy any other car or van from Fiat.
Submitted: 13/07/2009 10:19:08
Sajjid Khan, England
Fiat Ducato 2007
I had bought a Fiat van in march 2007 as a Trigano Tribute camper. I have had no problems with the van as it is now known for practicality. After common problems with clutch Fiat had started to resolve these issues in 2006. I now have no fear whilst touring Europe. An excellent van and motorhome to buy. Well done Fiat, nice one.
Submitted: 21/04/2009 11:30:35
Glyn Thomas, England
Fiat Ducato MWB 2.3 2007
I purchased a van on 22/09/07 from a local Fiat dealer. Faulty back light replaced 3 times. Fuel pump failed off road for 2 weeks. Back doors wouldn’t stay open. It is now been off the road for another week + waiting for passenger door mirror after someone knocked it off. I am not happy. I am changing van this week as the local dealer is useless. I hope I get better service with the new LDV. Was thinking of buying a new Fiat Panda for my wife but going to by Daihatsu now. I would like to warn other people not to buy a Fiat van or anything to do with Fiat. Lovely van let down by local dealers and Fiat’s attitude. The van is badged as professional but it doesn’t do what is says, it’s second rate. If you would like to phone me on this matter my number is 07968134260.
Submitted: 09/02/2009 09:22:50
Red Neck, Leicestershire
Fiat Ducato 2.3 120 high roof panel van 2007
I’ve had this van for 13months (58k) now and it’s been nothing but problems. I’ve lost count at how many time it been to dealer; so far it has had new gearbox, clutch, turbo relay, turbo engine management system, reversing lights relay and countless other tweaking. It’s now a week after the turbo intercooler pipe came off and was replaced it has broken down again this time with yet more gearbox problems. I came to a roundabout today and put the clutch in and that was it - back to the dealer on the back of a low loader. That means that in 13 months it will have been off the road for about 4 months. Oooh the joys of buying a Fiat...
Submitted: 28/01/2009 10:28:00
Frank Shaw, England
Fiat Ducato 2007
A customer of mine has just taken his Ducato into the dealers with a broken clutch; he bought the van 3 months ago second hand. Took gearbox out & dealers told him the clutch has exploded due to driver error & that it is the second clutch its had in 57000miles & there is no warranty on it so £800+ thank you very much! I personally saw the old clutch & the springs had tried shaking themselves free... this causes the judder which many are complaining about & eventually will explode. How can this be driver error when so many people are complaining of it? Are all the complaints from bad drivers? Come on Fiat... get a grip!!!!!!
Submitted: 31/12/2008 09:59:03
Frank Shaw, England
Fiat Ducato 2007
Customer of mine just taken his Ducato into dealers with a broken clutch - he bought the van 3 months ago second hand. Took gearbox out & dealers told him the clutch has exploded due to driver error & that it is the second clutch it’s had in 57000miles & there is no warranty on it so £800+ thank you very much! I personally saw the old clutch & the springs had tried shaking themselves free... this causes the judder which many are complaining about & eventually will explode. How can this be driver error when so many people are complaining of it? Are all the complaints from bad drivers? Come on Fiat... Get a grip!!!!!!
Submitted: 19/12/2008 10:46:51
J Blogs, England
Fiat Ducato 120 multi jet 2007
Done 34000 miles had a problem with the clutch. Pedal stays down you and have to pump it to change gear. Been in five times, still waiting for them to take out the gear box to check. Now the brakes have gone faulty, it would not stop. Been told the brake cylinder & servo are faulty but I have to wait for the parts to arrive. I won’t hold my breathe!
Submitted: 29/10/2008 12:06:14
Brian M, Cheshire
Fiat Ducato 2007
Whatever you do - don’t buy a Fiat Ducato!!!!!! There are two very serious problems; one can kill you the other will kill your bank account. Fiat denies all responsibility and knowledge of course. 1. Steering mechanism where it leaves the cab has a rotating bolt that can catch on items - in our case the factory fitted carpet caught on it resulting in total seizure of the steering system, fortunately at low speed so we survived. Fiat’s response - not our problem! Checked other types of vehicles and these either have protection, bolt higher up out of harm’s way or no bolt protruding. 2. Judder on reverse - one burnt out clutch in 3000 miles. Lots of others Fiat owners appear to have this problem - Fiat say it’s within specification. In our view Fiat are both incompetent and acting in a criminally negligent way. They are producing vehicles they have serious defects and they know it. Whatever you do - DON’T BUY FIAT! Pity there isn’t a negative rating.
Submitted: 28/10/2008 11:19:54
Peter Hutchinson, Somerset
Fiat Ducato 3.0 160 2007
I purchased the van in May 2007. I specified a multitude of extras at what appears to be a very reasonable cost compared with other makes. Problem No. 1 should have set alarm bells ringing. At 100 miles from new the van was in workshop having tow bar and roof rack fitted, when it was moved there appeared a large pool of oil on the floor. Local fiat dealer had van off road for over a week and reluctantly lent me a Citroen Berlingo whilst sourcing replacement oil seal from Italy (could have come from the most remote African state, the time it took!) To cut along story short the van is now in another Fiat dealer workshop and there it has been for the last 5wks whilst awaiting a new gearbox. Fiat have not got the 1st idea about customer relations. I managed to get the dealer to loan me their demo Ducato (a fact that they regret now) but this is no compensation for the inconvenience of not having my sign written fully racked out, kitted personal van. Not once has anybody from Fiat or the dealership contacted me - I’ve had to ring them every time (via Italy!!!) Look at the Fiat web site they proudly advertise the fact that they are aware how dificult it is to be without your van for even as little as half a day!!! As of today there is still no date when the van will be fixed. SAVE YOUR PENNIES AND BUY A BETTER VAN - FORGET FIAT!!.
Submitted: 08/07/2008 12:01:13
Alan Utteridge, Norfolk
Fiat Ducato 2.2TURBO DIESEL LWB 2007
We purchased our Ducato van in July 2007. Since then it has been in and out of Fiat dealership constantly. The engine management light comes on it looses power (so called get home mode) and we have to park up lock /unlock many times for it to clear. This happens at least twice a day. Fiat have replaced many items on the engine management but to no avail, we are at our wits end. Our rating should be minus 5.
Submitted: 02/07/2008 11:32:33
Martin, Staffordshire
Fiat Ducato 2007
All I can say is, buy a Merc sprinter. I’m a courier done 120,000 in just over a year, Merc sprinter 313 cdi,and no faults at all. Buy a cheap van and you will always have problems.
Submitted: 09/06/2008 09:24:07
Len Digney, Perthshire
Fiat Ducato 2.2 100 Multijet Bessacarr Motorhome 2007
I bought this Ducato based motorhome just over a year ago. It’s done nearly 7000 miles and has recently had its first service (a Fiat low mileage service) It’s great to drive, much better that my previous model Ducato with a 2.3 engine. The controls are all very light in comparison and you easily forget it weighs around 3 tonnes. Despite the low mileage, when it does get used it tends to be on 4 or 5 hour journeys and it is very comfortable over that period of time. I like its looks, handling, comfort and ability to haul around its permanent heavy load with relatively decent fuel economy. Problems? It’s had a recall done for an engine cover to prevent damage from water ingress. Another recall dealt with a steering rack issue. Separately from these recalls it’s currently on its third starter motor (including the one fitted at the factory) and the drivers side windscreen washer jet went phut. It was a bit juddery in first and reverse gear but that seems to have disappeared after it was serviced following a flash upgrade to its engine management computer. This also seems to have made it slightly more economical. I’m not impressed with my Fiat dealer though as they never seem able to fully deal with problems on a first visit.
Submitted: 02/06/2008 08:45:25
Nick Babs , Middlesex
Fiat Ducato 2007
Purchased in June 2007. Engine management light always coming on. After 5,000 miles EGR valve went. No courtesy car from Desira, Southgate. Handbrake in a stupid position, cup holders useless, fag lighter doesn’t stay in, storage compartment falls open when going over bumps. GET THIS ALL YOU DUCATO OWNERS...... some crooks punch a hole under the rear handle, push a screwdriver up it and hey presto, opens the back. Lost £1,500 worth of tools, took the mechanism out, but they then done the drivers door. Heap of s***e. Learned my lesson - put in a little bit more money and buy something decent.
Submitted: 02/06/2008 08:43:46
Brian Hood, Perthshire
Fiat Ducato 2.3 120 Multijet 2007
I have no problems with my Ducato Maxi. It’s done 10,000 trouble free miles, all the problems seem to be with the 2.2 100 hp engines. No leaks on my van either but I do have to agree - strong judder in reverse. It seems to be high geared, also best looking van on the market . This is my 2nd Ducato and the last one was no trouble neither.
Submitted: 28/05/2008 12:10:53
Kevin Ryan, County Antrim
Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multijet 2007
I purchased a Swift Bolero in May 2008 with the Fiat 2.3 Multijet engine. When we arrived back in Northern Ireland the engine would not start and I was left until last so as a mechanic could jump start it. A brand new vehicle. How embarrassing is that? The battery was dead and had to be replaced. I believe this is quite common with this vehicle but Fiat will not accept any responsibility for any vehicles that have been around for a while waiting for conversion. The motorhome dealer had to replace the battery. On my first trip away the injector warning light came on and the engine cut out. I was lucky that I was able to freewheel off the road into a lay by. I restarted the vehicle but the warning light stayed on so I continued on to my destination. A few hours later I started the vehicle and the light went out. This happened again on the way back just as I was approaching a coned off area on the motorway and I just got pulled in where the hards houlder ended. Again it started first time but the light stayed on. As the vehicle was dangerous I immediately booked it into a local Fiat dealer. On leaving my house I let the handbrake off and the button flew out of the end of it. I was on a steep hill and had to temporarily fix it while still keeping my foot on the foot-brake. On the way to the dealers the glove box door dropped open and it appears that it is a very bad fitting. The dealer has now fixed these items but can’t be sure that they will not re-occur. How can I trust such a vehicle? I intended to go to France this June but I think I should give it a longer road test before I go. While it was at the dealer they also did other warranty work including the cover for the engine to stop the water ingress. One of the technicians said he didn’t think this was lasting solution. A motorhome channel on YouTube shows the problem - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TWjrqpO4rI
Submitted: 28/05/2008 09:29:10
Mark Brown, Cheshire
Fiat Ducato 2.2 multijet 100bhp 2007
Purchased this van Nov 2007, van is OK apart from some problems. Problem 1 - uses a lot of oil. Problem 2 - water ingress in the rear of the van, this has caused the wood paneling to go moldy (only happens when it rains). Problem 3 - speedo in not accurate 10mph out of sync . Problem 4 - syncromesh has gone on second gear. Problem 5 - to many recalls on this van even though the van gets sorted out free of charge this still costs me in lost business of up to £800 per day as Fiat do not provide a loan van. Apart from these problems the van is good and puts a good image on my business; also very comfy. I had a Peugeot Boxer for 5 years and never had a problem with this.
Submitted: 23/04/2008 09:41:50
Keith Phillips, Shropshire
Fiat Ducato 2.2 100bhp Multijet 2007
I purchased the van last year as secondhand, with 4000 miles on the clock, August 2007. I have put another 14000 miles on the clock since, have encountered two faults: water ingress through the gap in the middle of the rain gutter below the windscreen, leaking onto the engine around the injectors and a warning light on the speedo to do with ignition/injection problem, went out after two days though. I tried to get the van in to have the warning lamp problem investigated, but could not get it seen to until over a week, by which time it had sorted itself. Van whent in for recalls at Guests Motors in Willenhall, could not see what they had done, as the gutter still leaks and no cover fitted to protect the engine from water ingress, just a smearing of some sort of gunk around the injectors. Van runs fine but seems to take a good while for the temperature gauge to rise to normal. Sometimes it idles a bit erratic when first startup then settles down once it has run. Glove box does not close tight and looks as though it is about to fall open when shut. No judder as yet on reversing. Don’t like the feel of the brake pedal when ABS is in use, feels like its running through grit. All said and done, I still prefer this van to my last one, Vauxhall Vivaro, nightmare on wheels!
Submitted: 18/04/2008 15:07:23
Leonard Smith, Shropshire
Fiat Ducato 3.0 2007
Scuttle leaks apart , the van has performed very well. The reported shudder in reverse gear has not effected my vehicle to date and I have not gone out of my way to make it happen. All other recalls carried out with no problems. Len.
Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:34:51
Eugene Weaver, Norfolk
Fiat Ducato 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 2007
We have had this van for 8 months done 36000 miles under duress egr valve faulty fiat will not change until "further tests have been done" van brakes down at least 5 times each journey due to valve. So far 7 recalls done more to be done. number plate lights corroded away and part of wiring loom too, drivers seat broke, door mirror glass fell out when door shut, new discs & pads fitted at 35000 ( last 2 vans did 100000 before new discs, same driver same job same everything ) pretty van but pretty poor.
Submitted: 28/02/2008 10:06:24
Tony, Sussex
Fiat Ducato Motorhome 2007
If using this site for advice before purchasing a motorhome of heavy use commercial van BE VERY CAREFUL, Take a look at http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10368&posts=160 and http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10500&posts=50 Other motorhome forums and Fiat forums seem to carry similar information.
Submitted: 18/02/2008 10:14:10
Richard Bull, Newport
Fiat Ducato 2.3 130 bhp 6 speed camper 2007
In Feb 07 we bought a new motorhome on the new fiat platform Apart from a faulty cab aircon switch this has proved to a fabulous machine. It drives and corners so well you tend to forget you are driving a 3.5t vehicle It pulls from low revs in almost any gear and it will easily exceed the motorway speed limits At 70mph speeds will return 25mpg at a more leisurely 60mph 30mpg. If there is a complaint it would be reverse gear which tends to be geared to high
Submitted: 06/12/2007 09:18:02
Lewis Beattie, Mid-Lothian (Edinburghshire)
Fiat Ducato 2.2 Multijet Diesel Engine 2007
We bought a Fiat Ducato/motorhome in May 2007. The engine has given us nothing but problems.The motorhome side of the vehicle is excellent with no problems. We had an oil leak so took it into the Fiat garage and they fixed it, we took it on our first intended two week holiday and had to return after two days with an oil leak, it went into the garage and it was fixed. We resumed our holiday and returned after three days another serious oil leak.The first two oil leaks were from the sump the next oil leak was from a seal behind the air filter?. We went off on holiday for a week and returned with an yellow light on the dashboard indicating ignition/injection problem. The garage said it was a clutch switch problem and tried to repair it but failed after two days, then the vehicle was recalled for FOUR recalls and the parts were fitted. We have not yet ventured out as the last part is being fitted at our house today, as not all the parts had been sent to the garage. Little faith in this engine.
Submitted: 16/11/2007 12:42:20
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