Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect (frequent MOT failure)
6.6% of MOT tests of this car in Great Britain failed on this point (35 of 532 tests in 2025): 2.0 times as often as cars of the same age.
Fiat Stilo
2000–2007 · 1 documented defects · 3 markets
This file gathers the known defects of the Fiat Stilo, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Most serious reported defects
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See all (5) →Engine power may be lost
It is possible that breakage of the ancillary devices pulley on the crankshaft may occur. Should this happen there is the possibility that engine power and functions such as power assisted steering and braking assistance may be lost.
Suspension coil springs may break
Under environmental conditions that require the intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits may infiltrate the rubber plate which supports the front suspension springs initiating seats of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time.
Possible loss of steering
Excess play between steering rack and pinion leading to noise and possible loss of steering when parking.
Latest service bulletins
No service bulletin found for this model.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).