gar074 said:

Does this involve anything more than the application of Blue Peter-style sticky-backed plastic (or some similarly low-tech solution) to the back of the pads?

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I very very much doubt it, but I'd hope they also CopperSlip'd the caliper sliders, as this really isn't rocket science. the only reason these are an 'issue' on the 2012+ cars (even if a little singing in reverse could really be considered to be) is that they have been assembled with insufficient lubricant. I pulled mine apart and lube'd up and job's a good'un.

If you want to really have real issues with a car, try a Morgan 3-Wheeler and then you'll get some sympathy

Judging by the fact it's been 3 months now with not a peep (mine were nowhere near as bad as some descriptions on here) I rather think R1NGA has a better idea of what the solution is. Production line fault methinks. Mind you if that's as bad as it gets then consider me well pleased.

Well, mine is booked in for 22 January, its first birthday.

The inspection check is just £62 inc. With an oil & filter change it's £132 which I'll go for even though it's only done 5.6k miles.

They've recommended an oil flush too?? Worth it? Tracking & a fuel system clean too. I've declined both of those & said I'd decide on the day regarding the flush.

Problems are creaky clutch pedal & worn away pedal rubber, the noisy rear brakes & a twang noise from the passenger footwell when the pedals (brake & clutch) are used.

Other than that, a year on & she's brilliant

Which dealer have you chosen to send it to?

The supplying dealer. J & J near Bridgend.

Squadrone Rosso said:

The supplying dealer. J & J near Bridgend.

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A great bunch in there. Very friendly and the best prices around.

They failed along with griffin mill to fix my stop/start problem but owing to the infrequency of the problem and Fiat UK's lack of interest I've let them off over that.
I'm going to let them do an oil change on my car and give it the once over just before its 3rd birthday in March.

Let me know what they say regarding the rear brake noises if you will please?

I'll be interested to know if they have a cure for the 'twang' (great choice of word - it captures the sound exactly).

My Cross is due for it's 18,000 mile service in January. The car has been pretty much faultless since new.

The brake dampers were fitted at 9000 miles or there abouts and not a peep from them since. I don't have the 'twang' but do have an unsettling feedback through the steering when maneouvering at low speed. It feels like a faulty bush, or perhaps a sticky upper bearing on the front suspension struts. It's only noticeable with very low speed maneouvering. I reported it at the 9000 mile service and the garage said they could not find anything untoward. I'm convinced there is an issue.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Can you describe the "unsettling feedback"?

PaulD said:

I don't have the 'twang'

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Try tapping brake pedal sharply a few times while stationary, and I'll lay money you'll hear it! Think Zebedee and the Magic Roundabout and you're nearly there.

I thought the twang the result of an over enthusiast return spring and no buffer. Meant to glue a piece of felt on it, but ill live with it.

Squadrone Rosso said:

They've recommended an oil flush too?? Worth it?

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Nope, waste of money with your mileage and on any car that has the correct regular oil changes.

Most Easterly Pandas said:

Nope, waste of money with your mileage and on any car that has the correct regular oil changes.

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+1 to that too!

Ive long harboured the suspicion service intervals were raised to entice the new owner and stuff the problems out of warranty. But I may be cynical ?

I picked up my new Cross last week (8.1.16) and dealer said service was 18,000 miles or annually. I guess I'm ok with that as I'd like the car checked out every 12 months especially during warranty years....

Peter Rawlings said:

I picked up my new Cross last week (8.1.16) and dealer said service was 18,000 miles or annually. I guess I'm ok with that as I'd like the car checked out every 12 months especially during warranty years....

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You should get an early oil n filter change done around 5k and make sure they use the correct oil!

Mercky said:

You should get an early oil n filter change done around 5k and make sure they use the correct oil!

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Yeh thanks for this. They have suggested an oil change at 1000 miles and I had seen advice about another at 5,000. It's a new engine and so I take this advice as renewing engine oil is easily done and cheaper than a faulty engine!

I am interested to hear of your concern that they might use the wrong oil though. I would have thought they would use the correct oil to protect the warranty etc? Huttons in Weston-super-Mare, the dealership, have been very good all round - the purchasing was ok and so far they have been brilliant on servicing and fixing my 2011 2 Ltr Doblo Eleganza (fab car and engine btw). I had not thought I would need to check them out about the oil as they are always very efficient.

Have you had issues yourself about this then?

Peter Rawlings said:

Yeh thanks for this. They have suggested an oil change at 1000 miles and I had seen advice about another at 5,000. It's a new engine and so I take this advice as renewing engine oil is easily done and cheaper than a faulty engine!

I am interested to hear of your concern that they might use the wrong oil though. I would have thought they would use the correct oil to protect the warranty etc? Huttons in Weston-super-Mare, the dealership, have been very good all round - the purchasing was ok and so far they have been brilliant on servicing and fixing my 2011 2 Ltr Doblo Eleganza (fab car and engine btw). I had not thought I would need to check them out about the oil as they are always very efficient.

Have you had issues yourself about this then?

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There were some issues around this particularly when the TA changed from Euro 5 to Euro 6 in 2014, there were reports of garages not using the correct grade of oil, the TA is sensitive to this by virtue of its design. E5 cars took 5W40 and E6 (current) are 0W30. I had an earlyish oil change done at 10K and they used 5W40 as in fairness thats what the Fiat system quoted going by my VIN despite my manual quoting 0W! Anyway the car dident like it at all particularly on start up so they changed it to 0W and all was good, the confusion came from the fact my car was built in Dec 13 and delivered Jan 14 so there were doubts as to whether it was E5 or 6, it since has been proven its E6. Its getting a 2 year service tomorrow at 19.5 K so it'll get a fresh dose! In your case its much clearer as your Cross is definitely E6 so the corect oil is Selenia Digitek 0W30 and I presume thats what your manual states? It comes in a red bottle. TBH I think the wrong oil thing has probably washed out by now but its worth checking for your own peace of mind. A change at 1000 miles seems a bit excessive I would have thought but around 5K makes sense and then annually thereafter if your not doing huge mileage.

Peter Rawlings said:

I picked up my new Cross last week (8.1.16) and dealer said service was 18,000 miles or annually. I guess I'm ok with that as I'd like the car checked out every 12 months especially during warranty years....

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Hi Peter,

I would double check your manual just to be sure.

I haven't heard of the schedule being specifically 18,000 miles or each year (annual oil/filter services usually mandatory for low mileage cars), but seeing as yours is a diesel it may well be the case.

Don't want you to be caught out

It's still a longer oil change interval if you want but there is a mandatory annual check.

I'm going to ensure the use the correct 0/30 oil!!