(G) rattle, rattle - noisy stilo suspension

Anyone elses Stilo 3dr got noisy suspension??????

Car has been in twice under warranty for repair to suspension, the second time I had some upgraded suspension parts fitted. bushes apparently.

This solved it for about a week when it started to rattle when going over speed ramps or up and down lowered curbs.

Anyone elses the same or should i go back to my fiat dealer?????


Apparently the 2004 stilo 3dr face lift includes a full suspension upgrade, Im thinking this might be due to noise complaints????

My Stilo front suspension rattles/clunks whenever I go over minor bumps and potholes. Anything major and it's fine. It's sooooo annoying and the dealership where I bought the car from claimed they couldn't hear the rattle.

Fortunately, another dealership took a look and spent a couple of days with it (also replacing some bushes). However, the problem is still there and another visit is required.

Barbarian
3dr Stilo Abarth, Leather, Broom Yellow and Sky Window

There are loads of posts on the forum about noisy suspension.... mostly at the back though. Have a look around in the technical section and then go and get your rear sub0frame replaced ;)

BTW, mine is noisy too and, consequentially, I have a very loud stereo (do we still use the word stereo now we have so many sperakers??)

BB

Stilo 1.6 Dynamic in that nice pale metallic green & Volvo 850 T-5 Battle Cruiser

There is modified front shockers and antiroll bar links.

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Isnt replacing the sub frame a bit drastic and will it not just rattle again in a couple of months????
How do i convince my Dealer to replace the subframe when all they want to do is re-grease the bushes?????
Also Fiat expert how do I convince my dealer to replace front shocks and anti roll bar links???

Cheers

Fiat Stilo 3dr 1.6 Dynamic, Sassi grey with 17's

My Stilo had noisy rear suspension. Rubber sqeaking kinda noises especially over small bumps, lowered kerbs, etc. I just ignored them...

Roja

2003 Silver 3-Door Abarth with graphite wheels and all the toys
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I'd be very interested to see how you get on. I've been trying out your theory with the braking and you seem to be onto something.


Barbarian
3dr Stilo Abarth, Leather, Broom Yellow and Sky Window

Well Barbarian, My car is now much quieter since having the front brake pads changed, although I can now hear the back ones doing the some but not the to same extent. I'm assuming these will get worse as they wear. I also had a new shocker put on the off side to stop the car squeaking when going over speed ramps etc. That made it worse. So I put the steering on full lock and sprayed some WD40 onto the tie bar I think they call it, that connects the shocker to the anti roll bar. I also sprayed some on the bush where the lower arm meets the subframe,And hey presto no noise. Armed with this info. I'm off into my dealers tomorrow morning to see if we can come up with a more permenant solution, Coz I reckon the next bit of rain and the WD 40 will wash off and it'll be back to squeaky stilo. Good luck.

2002 Dynamic 5dr. Steel grey.