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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.
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.
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.
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