Consumer Review Video - 2003 Fiat Stilo 5-Porte JTD 1.9L 4 Cyl. Turbo Diesel

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2003 Stilo

The 2003 Fiat Stilo 5-Porte JTD is a moderately difficult car to repair when compared to other similar models. The air filter is located behind a large panel beneath the vehicle, requiring the removal of multiple parts and overall access to it proving to be tight and obstructed. On the driver side of the vehicle, the battery needs to be removed in order to access any of the headlights. The tail lights are also difficult to access, as multiple panels, connectors, and fasteners need to be removed in order to access them.

There are some upsides to the 2003 Fiat Stilo 5-Porte JTD. The spare tire and jack kit are easy to access, set up, and operate. The engine coolant reservoir is easy to find and its level markers are simple to read. The front wiper blades don’t require any tools to remove them--just the press of a tab to remove them from the wiper arms.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.