Fiat Bravo (2007–2014)SteeringSteering rack and steering column
Fiat Bravo steering rack failure in the Fiat Bravo
According to the reports gathered by fiches-auto.fr, a fragile steering rack appears frequently and has to be replaced between 85,000 and 95,000 km, with quoted costs of around €450 to €650. There is no official campaign.[1]
Why this rating?
Medium severity: It can leave you stranded or get worse if ignored, without destroying the engine.
Frequency occasional: The listing (227 reports) cites the steering as a recurring problem with several mentions, but gives no exact count and there is no press or official data to confirm it.[1]
Symptoms
- Play or noises in the steering that end up requiring the rack to be replaced.[1]Steering play: other faults that cause it · As soon as possible
Why it happens
Affected years and cars
The listing covers the whole 2007-2014 production run without specifying versions.[1]
All faults of the Fiat Bravo by affected year
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Replacement of the steering rack.[1]
The reports quote around €450-650, but these are owners' cases and not a verified market price.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock and check that there is no play or noise.
How to prevent it
- Have the steering checked at any new play, especially beyond 80,000 km.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
As of 5 October 2026, we have no record of recalls, campaigns or extended manufacturer warranties for this fault. Check with an official dealer using the chassis (VIN) number: they will tell you whether the car has any outstanding campaign.
What owners say
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Other faults of the Fiat Bravo
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFiat Bravo wheel bearing wear and driveshaft defectsAccording to the reports gathered by fiches-auto.fr, wheel bearings fail between 85,000 and 185,000 km (around €400 in one case) and defects of the front right driveshaft are cited (over €650). There is no official campaign.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemFiat Bravo electric window failureAccording to the reports gathered by fiches-auto.fr, some Bravos have window regulators that fail and windows that drop by themselves. There is no official campaign and no further data on mileage or cost.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemFiat Bravo Blue&Me system and radio faultsAccording to the reports gathered by fiches-auto.fr, the Blue&Me system and the radio/CD fail frequently on the Bravo. There is no official campaign and no verified cost.
The faults of its engines are on the Fiat Bravo page.
The same problem in other cars
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentPeugeot 208 IIPoorly tightened steering track rods with risk of loss of control (2020-2021 production)Peugeot recalled the 208 IIs built between December 2020 and April 2021 in February 2023 because the nuts on the steering track rods might not be properly tightened, with a risk of losing control of the car.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentSeat AtecaCorrosion of the bolt that secures the steering rackYes: in September 2026 Volkswagen, Audi and Seat recalled cars built between 2016 and 2024, including the Ateca, because a bolt that secures the steering rack to the front axle can break through corrosion and leave the car without steering control. The repair is free at the official network.Repair: €0
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentVolkswagen Golf VIICorrosion of the steering rack boltYes: in September 2026 Volkswagen recalled Golfs built between 24 September 2013 and 1 July 2024 because a bolt joining the steering rack can corrode from road salt and compromise control of the car. The inspection and part replacement are free.Repair: €0
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentVolkswagen Tiguan IICorrosion of the bolt that secures the steering rackYes: in September 2026 Volkswagen, Audi and Seat recalled cars built between 2013 and 2024, including the Tiguan, because a bolt that secures the steering rack to the front axle can break through corrosion and leave the car without steering control. The repair is free through the official network.Repair: €0
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonOpel Meriva APower steering faults and recall for the steering rack pinion (2007 units)Yes: fiches-auto.fr describes the power steering as 'a known problem of the brand' on the Meriva A, with pump failures and loss of assistance. In addition, the KBA recalled 748 units built in 2007 because the steering rack pinion might not be properly secured, with a risk of losing the ability to steer the car.
- High severityFrequency: CommonBMW Serie 1 F20Electric power steering (EPS) and steering rack failureIt is a known fault: gebrauchtwagenberater.de says that electric power steering (EPS) problems are 'not rare' on the F20, and fiches-auto.fr collects owner reports of lost assistance (a worn cable) and steering rack replacement at around 110,000 km, plus a 2016 recall for a soldering defect in the control unit.
All faults with the steering rack and column (145)Cars with the most steering problems
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Sources
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- Fiat Bravo 2007-2014: fiabilidad y testimonios de averías (227 testimonios)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French