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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 225 repairs.
2013 Fiat 500 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 5260 mi | Dash board lights were all gone and speedo meter didn't work. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | Internal bulb for AC controls burned out. Fixed under warranty. |
| 17000 mi | Radio face started to glitch, wouldn't show any information at times, only a blinking face with bars that moved slowly up and down. Took to dealer, ordered a new radio and fixed it for no charge, under warranty. |
| 25000 mi | Interior lights to illuminate AC controls went out, couldn't see them at night. |
| 50000 mi | Replaced old battery with new battery, however clamps couldn't tighten down enough. Caused car not to start 50% of the time without popping hood and wriggling battery clamps a bit. Took to local mechanic, had to use metal saw to reduce clamp size for better hold on battery. |
| 52000 mi US $40 |
Back right tail brake repaired. |
| 25000 mi | AM radio stations quit working |
| 18000 mi | There is a thumping/grinding noise when the engine is started the first time of the day and either the AC is on or if the defrost is on. I had to contact Fiat and they sent out someone who said that they couldn't get the issue to happen. |
| 56000 mi US $70 |
Bad fuse caused power outlet to stop working |
| 103000 mi US $100 |
passenger side power window regulator failed |
| 114000 mi | Replacement of the driver's side window regulator. The existing window regulator broke apart inside the door when rolling the window back up. Made a loud pop sound and the window stop moving up and was free falling back down. |
| 117688 mi | Replacement of a 12v battery.The battery went completely dead without any warning what so ever. |
| 26100 mi | Driver seat airbag problem. Ordered seat rail and sensor. Wrong rail came in, had to reorder. Driver seat airbag inop |
| 18000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring computer was replaced, had one wheel it would never read so they replaced the whole thing. No issues since and was pretty painless overall. This took about 3 hours and includes an oil change and general service. |
| 21000 mi | Rear wiper needed adjusted. Was wiping down onto the hatch rather than on the glass. Covered under warranty. |
| 1900 mi | Key fob died. Replaced under warranty |
| 8000 mi | "Tire Pressure Monitoring Unavailable" was shown on the dash display. Dealer replaced right-front TPMS sensor. Warning message came back for a couple days after repair, but has not returned since. |
| 19000 mi | Been getting occasional "TPMS Unavailable" message. Dealer unable to reproduce. Second time dealer has looked at this issue. |
| USB connection to radio stopped working |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 135hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71000 mi US $270 |
AC blower motor needed to be replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $250 |
Drivers side power window motor needed to be replaced |
| 27000 mi | Driver window would go up very slow, rails needed lubrication. Fixed in 10 mins. |
| 28700 mi | Replaced one headlight under warranty this Fiat 500 has been great. Completely reliable. It's a shame this car doesn't get the respect it deserves |
| 32000 mi US $20 |
One headlight out |
| 46000 mi | Only recurring problem 3rd headlight to replace. Outside of that great car. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
111-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 19000 mi | Car not communicating to cell phone app. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | Speedometer needle display and digital speed display were out of synch on occasion. Intermittent problem |
| 7000 mi | 2nd problem noise from window as it rolls down/up told it was servo. |
| 8000 mi | It's a Dodge what did I expect? Driver seat wouldn't latch air bag light window noise |
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Driver side window regulator replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $20 |
Replace A/C compressor pulley bearing due to wear. |
| 161000 mi US $200 |
Compressor seized. Replace compressor, condenser/dryer, expansion valve and high pressure hose. Also high pressure switch. |
| 13000 mi | Fuse blew in the cigarette lighter. Repair was five minutes, dealer replaced fuse at no charge. |
| 42000 mi US $50 |
One headlight burnt out - replaced both headlights |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Driver's window regulator was going bad. The window was still working. But the mechanic told me that if I hadn't have brought it in, it would have broke completely. |
| 59890 mi US $60 |
Headlight fuses replaced |
| 2000 mi | Odometer was flashing. Dealer performed software update to fix problem. |
| 5600 mi | Whistling noise from center vent when HVAC system is operating. |
| 24000 mi | Drivers side window began making squeaky/rubbing sounds inside door when being rolled up or down. |
| 30000 mi | Right headlight bulb went out |
| 17000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system unavailable. Dealer blamed failure on aftermarket wheels (been on the car for more than a year!) and wanted to charge for all four new wheel sensors. I declined this charge and repair as nonsense. |
| 48000 mi | Tpms sensor on Front Left tire stopped functioning. Replaced sensor. |
| Defective wiring harness resulted in Check engine light constantly on from day after purchase | |
| 12000 mi | Problem with ipod connection resolved itself. |
| 19000 mi | No source detected for ipod. Dealer could not replicate problem as it came back i day before service. Intermittent problem. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 84hp 0.9L I2 5-speed manual FWD
| 25000 mi | BCM failed causing roof to stop working automatically. |
| 27000 mi | Boot wiring loom failed. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 38000 mi US $119 |
Battery died. Replaced. |
| 1500 mi | incorrect sat antena installed when adding satellite radio, still waiting on correct part. work caused a chip in dashboard, waiting replacement |
| 10000 mi | TPMS sensor |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Convertible
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2000 mi | Speakers failed |
| 3000 mi | Blue Tooth quit working,Odometer started flashing contiuously |
| 3000 mi | Dealer replaced under seat contol unit |
| 30500 mi | Right front headlight went out. Replaced under warranty, excellent service |
| 41700 mi | Passenger side window regulator began to fail, replaced under warranty |
| 62000 mi US $20 |
Needed to replace both rear brake light bulbs and right rear marker bulb. |
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