USED Fiat Ulysse MPV (03 - 06)

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The premature cambelt failure problem on the Fiat Ulysse (2003/2006) is identical to that in the Citroen C8 (2002/2006), Peugeot 807 (2002/2006) and Lancia Phaedre (2003/2006) with either the 2.0 or 2.2 HDI engines. This is because of course they are essentially the same Peugeot engine in the same car body, with different trims.

The Argus magazine in France has carried two articles (May 2009 and November 2009) ( (and which can be viewed on-line) about the cambelts of the C8 and 807 produced between launch in 2002 and 31/10/2006:

http://www.argusauto.com/actualite-a...in-154087.html

http://www.argusauto.com/actualite-a...67621_p_2.html

We know lots of people who have had premature this cambelt failure in these models. Please let us know if it has happened to you too... email to: phes.tenterden@gmail.com

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i have the fiat uylesses the same as the one in the picture above and same colour, i have had it for over a year i have found no problems with it and the engine is great it is very comfortable car to drive and the kids love it and i can say for a 25 yr to drive it its great on the insurance, the only problem i find is that it did not come with the original alloy wheels in stead it has wheel trims which i think lets it down.

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WARNING!!!!!!!! There is a seriuos manufacturing fault on this vehicle that causes premature cam belt failure and Fiat refuse to acknowledge it. Water seeps into the engine compartment and drips onto the cam belt corroding the metal content and causing failure. I have an 04 model and, along with 16 others, all have suffered the same problem. I am currently taking legal action against Fiat.

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I bought a 2005 2 litre diesel that was a few months old and saved nearly £8000 at the time. I found it much better value and safer than the Galaxy/Sharan and had become very keen on sliding rear doors. Thinking of changing now and surprised how much more they have depreciated compared to the identical Citroen since Fiat stopped selling them - a great benefit to the next buyer. It's been completely reliable in 30k miles and I've had it serviced as necessary by Fiat and the garage has been okay. I have found the dedicated independent website - www.eurovan2.com - very useful for a range of topics from towbars to tyres and exhausts which also covers the Citroen C8 and Peugeot 807. Overall, I think that if you can find a good local Fiat/Citroen/Peugeot garage (they're all the same parts except trim and front/rear panels/lights) these are very good cars.