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Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Lump developed underneath leather on instrument cluster shroud
85064 mi
US $91
Trim pieces in front of mirrors on both doors have rubber gaskets that were deteriorating.
94000 mi
US $90
The covers for the console mode mounted USB and Aux connection for the radio broke off. The only way to fix this is to replace the entire assembly- covers are not available separately.
Convertible top module failed. Convertible top motor would not automatically disengage/turn off when the top was latched shut, causing a grinding noise and stretching of the cables that pull the top shut. Module replaced.
36000 mi
Convertible top was binding again. Dealer could not replicate the issue. The top started having the issue again shortly after leaving the dealer.
3000 mi
Rocker panels falling off.. Attempted to re glue but we're not succesful. Rocker panels still coming in glued and spoiler warped in the middle exposing gap and adhesive.. Attempted to put more glue on rocker panels and did nothing with spoiler.
3000 mi
Diagnosed warped spoiler and ordered new convertible top.. Consultation with dealer owned body shop. Paint on very front of car is peeling and they said it was wear and tear and suggested that I talk to a fiat rep about paint.
Driver side rocker panel was loose due to well known issue with adhesive used during manufacturing. New adhesive applied under warranty.
21000 mi
Steering wheel cowl became very loose due to a part of the plastic cracking/screw coming loose. Fixed in less than an hour, covered under warranty.
25000 mi
Plastic cover over steering cowl broke again, probably due to my knee banging against it. They fixed it under warranty. Rubber seals for windows squeak incessantly.
31000 mi
Passenger side rocker panel came off again due to faulty tape/adhesive, repaired under warranty again. Same problem has occurred twice, one year apart.
63000 mi
US $250
Door handle on driver side broke off, apparently a common issue on the 500. Bought the kit online and had it installed at my local shop.
20000 mi
side skirt coming off. fixed immediately.
9000 mi
Rocker panel coming loose.
13000 mi
Front emblem vibration was scratching small amount of paint from bumper, under emblem mounting point. Fixed under warranty.
6000 mi
Drivers side door would make a rubber squeaking noise when the window was up. Dealer adjusted rubber seals.
11500 mi
Side molding on driver's side was coming unglued. Took it in to dealer for warranty repair
12000 mi
Molding was coming off and had to be re-attached
17000 mi
Rattling drivers side door panel
Door rattle drivers side.
25300 mi
Sunroof not closing
60000 mi
US $30
Replaced mirror flags. The old ones were deteriorating.
18000 mi
I had a loose windows regulator in the driver's door that rattled non stop it seemed. 15 minute fix. Working perfectly now, very easy trip
16000 mi
Driver window rattling
Steering wheel lower coil loose and rattling
Cosmetic rim repair
Peeling paint on door mirror. Took 4 tries for dealer to fix this.
23560 mi
Shifter boot came unclipped at lower ring
37820 mi
cracks to seat surface
18000 mi
lower panels under doors were starting to separate from the body. Looked as if the "glue" was deteriorating.
29200 mi
right side rocker panel coming loose from body.
29900 mi
Right rocker panel separated from body again.
18000 mi
US $128
replaced bolt for window mechanism
54000 mi
US $44
Rear hatch strut replacement. Lift assist strut.
55000 mi
US $29
Shift boot retention ring.
16000 mi
split in carpet by dead pedal. Carpet was repaired by gluing it back together.
6300 mi
Intermittent problem with sunroof not closing. Would close to the 'vent' position but then not fully shut. However, dealer could not duplicate the problem.
15000 mi
Sunroof would not automatically close. Pinch sensor system malfunction. Adjustment made. No parts required.
22000 mi
Center armrest detached from seat. Broken clip. Panel between windshield and sunroof is de-laminating, resulting in large sections of peeling. Sunroof will not close automatically (intermittent), requires holding down button for entire cycle. Second time this has been repaired. Technician notes adjustment to reversing sensor. However, repair did not work and sunroof exhibits same.
22600 mi
The exterior panel between windshield and sunroof began peeling, like it was delaminating. First a single spot and then multiple across the entire width. Dealer sanded and repainted the panel. Apparent know issue from sunroof manufacturer.
18000 mi
manual stick shift - top trim piece broke off, needed new "shift ball" that has the shift pattern on it - covered under warrenty
UNDER DOOR VALENCE reattached with double side tape
6000 mi
Defect in the headliner
35300 mi
Armrest came apart.
37000 mi
Local dealers all closed their studios. Had to drive 100 miles to/from the nearest dealer. Armrest still not replaced. Traded the vehicle in. It just wasn't worth it anymore.
High-pitched sounding rattle occurring only during winter months. Tech lubricated rear seat latch. Sound disappeared but returned after a week.
15000 mi
Rattle never fixed.
14000 mi
Dash rattles/buzzes behind the speedometer Electrical wiring boot of left door is torn and disintegrating Front and read Fiat badge bubbling
16200 mi
Dash rattles
35700 mi
Front and read Fiat badges where bubbling/delaminating, dealer replaced them under warranty.
31000 mi
Was told a bulletin was out to replace rear badge
96000 mi
US $45
Window trim in front of driver and passenger doors was replaced because it disintegrated from exposure to sun. Parts pull out easily and only cost $10 each.
4000 mi
Front and Rear Emblems replaced under warranty, dealer described as "Bleeding Through" looked like air bubbles between the clear lens and logo, as if detaching.
5000 mi
side skirt and body cleaned, adhesive promoter, 3M tape reapplied.
10000 mi
Interior: Arm rest cracked.
30000 mi
Front and Rear Fiat Emblems replaced per recall.
12000 mi
US $50
Besides getting my oil changed I reported my headliner is black. I have been complaining about this since I purchased my car from Capitol Fiat.
13000 mi
Clock spring behind steering was defective and began making sounds (click/creak) when wheel was turned. Spring replaced and noise is gone.
19000 mi
Coating on leather steering wheel began to peel off, dealer replaced.
21000 mi
Rear Fiat badge de-laminated.
2300 mi
front and rear emblems were replaced due to fading and bubbling.
12000 mi
Rubber gasket above rear door came loose. Dealer glued and seems fine now. Driver seat is squeaking when it is cold.
shifter boot worked loose. new part ordered and replaced by dealer.
17100 mi
The top part of the armrest was loose. Replaced by dealer.
14000 mi
Shift knob cover broke off.
72000 mi
Trunk pull on inside came off. Removed interior trim and reinstalled.
80000 mi
The arm rest has come apart but I haven't had it repaired because it's my understanding I would basically have to have the entire driver's seat removed to repair it. I love my Fiat, but this is ridiculous, that I can't simply purchase a new armrest and install it. UPDATE: NOV 2021 - Thanks to YouTube, I was eventually able to repair this myself using ZipTies!
99000 mi
US $34
The mirror flags on both sides of the car had rotted out due to sun exposure. I ordered the parts online and replaced them myself.
100000 mi
US $6
The shift knob came apart so I ordered a new one online and replaced it myself. Thanks to a YouTube video, I was able to repair the armrest myself (the pad had detached) using zip ties!
9300 mi
Pad on armrest broke off and I glued it back on myself.
7000 mi
Also, driver seat arm rest replaced.
10000 mi
US $123
Fuel filler door latch piece cracked and the door wouldn't stay closed
25000 mi
US $100
Badges had started getting hazed
93000 mi
US $300
Plastic panels on cowl that rotted off are being replaced The triangle pieces in front of the mirrors are rotted off on both sides and will be replaced. Trim ring that holds shift lever boot disintegrated. Dealer requires purchase of whole new boot. Company in west coast sells ring only. Driver's seat bottom came apart. Cracked and pieces of the vinyl chipped away. Found a set of leather Abarth seats and replaced them. (for only $350 too!)
1500 mi
Condensation forms within taillights. Tailights replaced. Passenger side weather stripping/molding molding causing excessive wind noise. replaced.
6000 mi
Replaced both taillights as they were, again, getting condensation inside them.
8000 mi
Tech from previous visit broke the plastic cover the bottom of the steering column. Replaced.
15000 mi
dash scratched on delivery; salesman caught it, car had been used to give test drives; part not in stock, even though I was assured it was in stock scratched dash replaced
2790 mi
badge delaminating
16000 mi
Driver's side A-pillar trim loose and falling off, was snapped back into place; some water came through the gap, possibly from sunroof drain channel
17000 mi
Shifter knob broke (again). Replaced. Driver seat armrest--padding broke off. Seat and armrest replaced as one unit. Exterior door trim along bottom came loose. Part was reinstalled.
21200 mi
arm rest frame for driver side. Shift boot.
30000 mi
Arm rest broke and was covered under warranty
27900 mi
Brackets for the rear seats that were visible from the hatch were rusting. Left, right, and center bracket replaced.
30060 mi
Several parts damaged by dealer during previous repair
26000 mi
Front hood would not latch shut. Front hood latch and cable replaced under warranty.
6200 mi
Condensation inside tail lights
19200 mi
Replace plastic steering wheel cover.
37000 mi
armrest broken & replaced
10000 mi
The small triangular trim on the driver's side window was applied incorrectly, and needed to be replaced.
Convertible top not working properly. Wind screen recall. Hole worn through in canvas top
13600 mi
replaced convertible top
29000 mi
Some rattling near the convertible top. Window was lightly adjusted to address the issue.
12000 mi
Open top quit runnning in auto mode - need to hold button all the time. After three days in shop - service tech said he had to reprogram servo motor.
Software glich?
18200 mi
Open top quit working on auto again
6000 mi
Air directional piece on vent broken
6500 mi
Convertible top repaired.
9000 mi
Convertible roof repair error. Repaired strap was looped over plastic cover.