Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2001 Fiat Bravo
The 2001 Fiat Bravo has an excellent reliability record with no widely reported common faults for this model year period.
Buying Tips for 2001 Fiat Bravo
- Test the electronic dual-zone climate control thoroughly by cycling from Lo to Hi on both sides; clicking behind the dashboard indicates broken plastic blend-flap motor splines.
- On six-speed manual 1.4 T-Jet 150 and early 1.9 MultiJet models with the GM-derived M32 gearbox, listen for bearing whine in 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th gears.
- Check that the Blue&Me Bluetooth and USB media system functions correctly and that the odometer is not flashing, which signals CAN-bus communication loss.
- Inspect front suspension wishbones and anti-roll bar drop links for knocks over broken road surfaces or speed cushions.
- Ensure the timing belt and water pump have been renewed within the recommended 5-year or 60,000-mile interval on all 1.4 T-Jet and MultiJet diesel engines.