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2013 Fiat 500 repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)
Other (15%)
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Chart based on 225 repairs.
2013 Fiat 500 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 84hp 0.9L I2 5-speed automated manual FWD
| 2480 mi | rear wheel axle beam was not straight. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 28000 mi | Right rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced under warranty. |
| 34000 mi | Both front strut bearings (top hats) were loose, causing knocking sound over bumps. Both were replaced. |
| 37000 mi US $75 |
The strut bearings had been replaced earlier and the camber bolts I had installed previously were removed and replaced by OEM bolts. The alignment wasn't check and excessive toe-out destroyed the front tires quickly. A new set of tires for the front was purchased which were installed at the same time as the alignment. |
| 9000 mi | Began experiencing a clunking noise felt through the steering wheel at low speeds in parking lot turns. Intermediate steering shaft was replaced. The part took a while to come in. |
| 6000 mi | Replaced intermediate steering shaft |
| 45000 mi US $291 |
Right rear wheel bearing needed replacement. It was noticed after a very loud drone filled the cabin consistently above 30 mph. |
| 10000 mi | Replaced a defective intermediate steering column. The steering wheel would make an audible pop that could also be felt while turning at low speeds. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 135hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 8700 mi | Clunking sound when turning, replaced steering column |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 168 mi | Adjusted toe-in to re-align steering wheel. |
| 62000 mi US $60 |
Top strut mounts replaced |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | Clunking noise from front suspension, particularly in cold weather. Jounce bumpers were replaced per TSB. |
| 22000 mi | Rear bearings were squeaky. Technician reported they were heavily corroded. Actual repair wasn't noted but he squeaking stopped. |
| 12400 mi | popping sound in front end when going over drainage ditch or speed bumps, and the suspension moves full throw, not a quick bounce. no clear fix, warranty extended to 75k miles to close the case. living with noise. |
| 8000 mi | Clunk sound when turning steering wheel at low speeds. Technician adjusted boot so pinch bolt for intermediate drive shaft would fit correctly. Car fixed in less than 30 minutes. |
| 17300 mi | intermediate steering shaft - clunking when turning steering wheel |
| 23600 mi | Intermediate steering shaft - was loose - gave a slight knock when turning right to left or back. they claimed to lubricate and tighten it - seems solved. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
| 42160 mi $200 |
Replaced the bump stops, as they had disintegrated from age. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | service bulletin for clunk in steering shaft |
| 26300 mi | Had clicking noise and feel in the steering. They replaced some component took them about 45 minutes |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Convertible
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi US $680 |
Struts were replaced in front. |
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