Used Skoda Fabia Estate 2015-2021 review reliability
Category: Estate car
The Skoda Fabia Estate’s size to space ratio is truly incredible, and it has the impressive refinement, fuel economy and affordability of the hatchback
What should I look for in a used Skoda Fabia estate?
The Fabia estate is a well built car, so most of your concerns will surround whether the interior is clean and tidy. Also check that the alloy wheels, if specified, haven’t suffered any kerb damage. Its most likely use will have been as a town car, so inspect the bodywork for minor scuffs.
Owners reported problems with the seven-speed DSG automatic gearboxes in earlier cars – they can be jerky when shifting. Others found it difficult to use the Mirrorlink system on the car’s infotainment system.
What are the most common problems with a used Skoda Fabia estate?
Driver's airbag
There was a recall because of concerns about the driver's side airbag not deploying fast enough in Fabias made between 8 January and 28 February 2018. Speak with your Skoda dealer to find out if your car is affected. It will need to have a replacement airbag unit fitted to solve the issue.
Is a used Skoda Fabia estate reliable?
As a brand, Skoda came 16th out of 32 manufacturers featured in our most recent 2023 reliability survey, with a good score of 94.1%. That placed them above Ford, Nissan and Renault, but below Hyundai, Kia and Mazda.
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Used Skoda Fabia reliability: the owners' view
As part of our 2023 Reliability Survey, What Car? readers expressed generally positive opinions about the reliability and dealer service of the Skoda Fabia.
Owners liked the Fabia for its all-round performance, with only minor electronic malfunctions being reported. These issues, while infrequent, typically involved the car's infotainment system and were quickly rectified by dealers.
Dealer service for the Skoda Fabia has been praised for its efficiency and professionalism. Many owners reported satisfaction with the responsiveness and expertise of the dealership staff. However, there were a few instances where customers felt repairs took longer than expected.
Overall, the Fabia is viewed as a reliable vehicle backed up by a strong service network, and this contributed to a largely positive ownership experience.
If you would like to see the full reliability list, visit out What Car? Reliability Survey pages.
