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Fiat Bravo owner reviews

"The Bravo is stylish and good value for money, but it feels distinctly average – performing adequately in areas where rivals excel."  

Carbuyer Rating

2.4 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.1 out of 5

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Common Problems

  • Brakes (2 cases)
  • Electrics (5 cases)
  • Gearbox / clutch (3 cases)
  • Other (6 cases)
  • Suspension (1 case)
  • Engine (5 cases)
  • Brakes, Other (1 case)
  • Engine, Gearbox / clutch (2 cases)

Review 1 of 81

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
One or two niggling things. Noise from somewhere when braking, dealer couldn't identify what it is. Always starts without any problem any weather. Tyres seen to wear quickly.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

44.5
Tell us what you think about your car?
Not had any problems what-so-every [yet].
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
Engine wise the car is faultless the had a squeaking coming from them bought new Discs and Pads as one was damaged after 38K and a full service history then on 48k all new again on the front Discs and pads and even a new caliper as that was faulty and still having a FSH and just recently having new Discs and pads on the back after just doing 50K and the brakes still make a squeaking noise from the front whish is why the car has to go.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 90hp

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Value for money beautiful cheap to run great quality for its value and fun to drive. 1.4 16v 90hp performance is poor but ok for roadtrips thank to 6 gears. Totally satisfied
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Stylish, good economy and performance. Never let me down. Seats could be more comfortable and space in back is not great.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

t-jet, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

150 sport, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Fantastic car gets bad write ups but best car i have ever driven have noticed more on the roadsso not just me that thinks their great!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport T-Jet 150, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
I think for the money you get alot. Great styling inside and out and great performance. I love it!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SPORT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
A very stylish looking, well equipped car. Nicely finished interior. Different from the vast majority of bland cars on the road today.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very good car, but due to my daily mileage it isn't getting driven properly so my mpg is terrible - about 32mpg (1.4 t-jet sport), but on long runs i get almost 43mpg average. Due to the lack of miles, it is costing far more to run than i had budgeted for...it's also on the large side for 1 person to use, also tyres are pricey (something i completely forgot to research before buying it). Saying all that, it's a very good car to drive a long distance in...comfy, powerful when needed. I really do like it even though it costs so much to go such small distances!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent value and reliable
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
It's been so much better than i expected & has been a joy to run
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Active Sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Does what it says on the tin.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Great fun car. As lively performance acceleration as i want. 45 to 50 mpg average since new. Has every electronic gadget needed(blue & me/phone/media play from steering wheel control). Comfy seats. Looks nice & not nearly as boring as most of the mainstream family hatchbacks. Got fantastic discount off car from new, so not concerned about faster depreciation compared to vw. The car will cost about £9k in depreciation over 4 years/100k miles. Pretty good! Would recommend to anyone who doesnt want the norm!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

32.5
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

43
Tell us what you think about your car?
only had car since August but have been impressed with way it drives as it has plenty of torque and economy seems better than trip computer suggests.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

54
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

53
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have had absolutely nothing go wrong
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
No driving problems BUT on pick up steering stalk not working / windscreen wash not working / poor mpg
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
For the price and the class of the car, i thinks its very good,
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
The fiat is the best compromise of performance, value, economy and style. I have been surprised at the reliability and performance but disapointed in the ride.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

165 Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
After 40k miles, and some serious commuting, the bravo hasn't missed a beat. The only real issue is a lack of leg room for long legged drivers. Certainly a far better car than many so called 'experts' would have you believe, especially having driven a focus zetec and golf gt as courtesy cars. Both were inferior; the 'premium' golf was especially poor in comparison. Fiat bravo worst in class? Er, no i don't think so. :p
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
I think fiat have really done a good job. (i have owned something like 20+ cars all from various makers, some good some bad some horrendous and they all had something go wrong, so its not really unexpected. So if you know of any vehicle that you can recommend as being perfect then let us all know.)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Absolutely fantastic - best car i've ever owned. Beautiful inside and out and remarkably reliable. Completely blows fiat's somewhat dubious reputation right out of the water.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
A reliable, comfortable car with great looks. A pleasure to drive :-)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SPORT, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Great car at a great price.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Reliable, comfortable, good performance with reasonable economy.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

T Jet 120, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Best fiat yet(and i have owned a lot of fiats)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Its the best fiat ever, a joy to drive and extremely economical too!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Beautiful, well made, performs well. Excellent value for money.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

tjet, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Such a lovely car very pleased with it
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
My dream car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Quite well designed, body looks stylish and interior smart black/red-but engine, with 6 gears, lacks ooomph.i should have bought 120bhp instead of 90 bravo model.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Active, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very stylish quick practical all round very good
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Great engine and styling but let down by poor ride.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic 105 Multijet Eco, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
One of most stylish cars in its class but sadly underrated as british motorists seem to prefer bland and opt for vw/ford 'status symbols'. Refreshing to own a car that is not just another golf/focus.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

150T, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

sport, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Much more impressed with my fiat bravo than any of the audi a3's i used to run - which is a massive compliment to fiat!!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Active, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
The bravo is a good all round car, my model is fully loaded and top of the range, it offers good running costs and is well specced for the money it cost, overall i'm happy with my purchase.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

TJet, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
The fiat bravo is probably one of best cars fiat has produced for a long time ,its stylish ,reliable,has good performance and fairly good ride and handling, it also can be bought at a bargain price.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SPORT, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Bravo fiat, an excellent car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

se, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

1 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 sport 5dr

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Gearbox exploded just before Christmas, local dealer & national head office less than helpful. Car off road for 3 weeks, cost to repair almost same price as car is now worth. Car only done 40,000 miles 4 years old. Fiat deny this is a problem. Want to give no stars on this sit but can't
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
No Faults at all
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Eco, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good car overall, nice build quality, safe,good fuel economy, comfy ride and with low co2. It's my driving school car and all the pupil love it and find it easy to drive, for me that speaks volumes, i also train full licence holders in it and they are all surprised by the quality
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

t jet sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Stylish. Not too common on the road.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Poor econamy,head gasket blown, not great to drive,will sell as soon as able.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

2 out of 5

Car Details

Model

dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
The fiat bravo is not suitable to the uk market, lack of technical support and fiats poor attitude to customers is way below the basic standard a consumer would demand Fiat are not competative at any level and are quit simply should adopt the lancia approach and leave the uk
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

150 Sport, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Smart, stylish, yet practical & well built. Local dealer excellent.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Car cost less than others in the sam class. It would not have been my first choice but was good value for money. I would rate it as average.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

150 T-Jet Dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Quick good looking reliable and best of all not many on the road.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

jtd, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Great car really reliable and good on the motorway and around town
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dynamic, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Nice styling, well built with a solid feel, easy to drive and very economical. Some nice touches, ie, the lights that come on when you turn a corner illuminating where you are turning to, blue and me, and the slot for a memory stick, so i do not need to carry cds.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

53
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems in 12 months driving
Would you recommend the car to a friend?