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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%)
Chart based on 225 repairs.
2013 Fiat 500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 34 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 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | Vehicle leaked coolant. Dealer replaced radiator and upper hose. |
| 7000 mi | Cold start issue with occasional need to crank the engine for several seconds to start. Tech couldn't duplicate, starting car several times. The car had been driven in to dealer and was warm so no cold start (duh). |
| 15000 mi | Key immobilizer failed. Engine would crank but no start. Second key works fine. New key ordered. Service attempted to re-pair key with car but no luck. |
| 16400 mi | Key took 6 weeks to SOP from Italy. |
| 3000 mi | The car would not start periodically and after 30 minutes of trying to start it, it would start running perfectly.Here is the video of the issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz-tQBB733s |
| 15000 mi | thermostat was stuck open. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
turbo charger was overboosting and underboosting. it took 3 trips to the dealer and Fiat corporate a month to replace the turbo, PCM, gauge cluster, intercooler, and boost gauge. Problem was resolved for 3 months and then came back. |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
reappearance of turbo overboost from march. dealer replaced the turbo, PCM, and wastegate solenoid. problem fixed this time. |
| 8000 mi | Rear main seal small leak. The first time they said it was leaking but not badly. Last time I took it in they couldn't find the leak. And the tech said it's rare to have it on an abarth. Park break loose. |
| 12000 mi | Crank no start for 3 days. Finally got it started and took it to the dealer. |
| 1000 mi | Got a check engine light. Took it to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. Dealer cleared the CEL and installed a software update. |
| 25000 mi | Check engine light came on |
| 11900 mi | Crack in fuel pump |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 135hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi US $150 |
Car threw the evaportive emissions code - shop cleared it, it came back a few days later - then it went away. Phantom problems! |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Emissions System sensors are faulty, giving bad readings. There is a TSB about this. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
111-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Warning light came on regarding Battery system. Reflashed the system. |
| Battery pack replaced. Car could not start. Service engine notice appeared. Towed. Issue was the battery connection contacts during start up. Somehow needed to replace entire battery. On the forums probably less than 5 battery replacements. | |
| "electrical service needed"500e warning then complete powertrain fail. Towed to desler, somehow they resolved problem and wanted to keep a few days at that point I leased a 2015 500e. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Throttle light comes on(runs badly then). It's getting to the point we might trade it in. Weird noises come and go. Too many problems for a new car. |
| 43000 mi US $50 |
Loose screw on fuel line evaporator |
| 35000 mi US $85 |
ECU showing assorted "check engine" faults. Several grounding contacts were cleaned. |
| 35000 mi US $285 |
Still running rough and check engine light. Once again, they replaced the new O2 sensor. Solved problem (so far). Still showing bogus warnings, running very rough. Replaced plugs, o2 sensor, ecu. |
| 66000 mi US $400 |
Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, and thermostat. Coolant flush. Drive belt tensioner and belt. All new parts. |
| 107500 mi | Remove and clean throttle body due to deposit build up. |
| 91000 mi US $50 |
Rough start, changed spark plug |
| 5000 mi | Reflash computer for a hard starting issue. Per tech bulletin |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 32000 mi | Crankshaft sensor code stored and cleared by dealer. No problem occurred after ECU reset. |
| 22940 mi C $410 |
engine light is on solid |
| 16000 mi | Oil cooler weeping. Gasket was replaced. |
| 45000 mi | Oil cooler leak. Gasket was replaced- problem solved. |
| 15000 mi | Difficulty starting or failed starts, mildly sluggish performance |
| 8000 mi | Engine would not rev above 2500 rpm when driving, oil pressure too low but no warning light on panel |
| 23560 mi | Took in for service. Oil leaks from oil cooler and gear shift seal Repairs to one of the two oil leaks (gear shift seal) that was previously denied by the dealership |
| 17000 mi | Light in the Temp control panel was out. It turned out to be a bad cable which had to be replaced. This cable also effected the Emissions control, and I had a Check Engine light. Oil leak in Valve cover. Flashed new Rom |
| 29000 mi | Coolant reservoir slow leak. |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Hatch
| 48980 mi $200 |
Replaced engine mount, rubber cracked |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi | Fail start in heat. Starter ecu reprogrammed |
| 21000 mi | stalled and check engine light came on. Reflashed software for fix. |
| 24000 mi | Check Engine light triggering due to issues with exhaust sensing- purge valve and associated hoses- Awaiting parts now but still drivable. The light has triggered three times requiring trips to dealer each time. |
| 2000 mi | standard fault - hose clamp at overflow tank always leaks; replaced myself with a proper screw-type clamp vs stupid compression fit clamp |
2013 Fiat 500 2dr Convertible
101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 2000 mi | Check Engine light went on. They found no issue and reset the light. |
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