KnownCarProblemsFiat 500 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 811 complaints with NHTSA about the Fiat 500 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2012, 2013, 2014. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Fiat 500 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 500 | 92 | Transmission | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 500 | 124 | Transmission | 3 | 9 |
| 2013 500 | 165 | Transmission | 3 | 9 |
| 2012 500 | 396 | Transmission | 3 | 21 |
12 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Fiat 500
- What years of the Fiat 500 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2012 (396), 2013 (165), 2014 (124).
- What is the most common problem with the Fiat 500?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (379), electrical (128), engine (107).
- Which Fiat 500 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2011 (1), 2018 (5), 2016 (14). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.