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Fiat 500 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (9%)

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Fiat 500 repair cost distribution

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$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

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Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2017 - Nov 2019
Dec 2017 5200 mi	Coolant was leaking from the car, left puddles under the car. Dealer stated that the line at the bottle of the coolant bottle was faulty and the hose had to be replaced. No cost under warranty. However, on the trip home I smelt burning coolant, and when I pulled into my garage I noticed almost no coolant left in the bottle and a strong odor of burnt coolant coming from that area of the engine. Will have to see in the morning if coolant is under my car again.
Jan 2018 6300 mi	Coolant leaking out of coolant reservoir again. Dealer pressure tested system and saw the line the replaced previously was faulty and leaking. New clamp put on and pressure tested system again and good to go.
Oct 2019 38500 mi	Engine had knocking sound when accelerating in low gear and requesting a high load for the engine. Tech went on a test drive with me and stated he didn't think it was that bad yet but would write it up as a "lower bearing". Within two days I got called to come in and get the entire engine, turbo and harness replaced for free under warranty (right before it expired in December).

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Fiat 500 in Connecticut, United States Mar 2018 - Nov 2019
Jul 2018 3260 mi	window regulator failed

Fiat 500 in Colorado, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 3000 mi	Dashboard panel rattles and squeaks.
Apr 2018 3500 mi	Same dash panel as before.

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Fiat 500 in Nevada, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 37000 mi US $30	Headlights replaced due to failure of passenger side light

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Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014 2577 mi	Blue & Me menu on EVIC would not display, dealer did proxi alignment and ECU reset and resolved issue.
Sep 2015 16000 mi	Bluetooth integration w/ steering wheel controls failed, proxi alignment fixed it
Nov 2015 17100 mi	Washer fluid tank and pump disintegrated, both were replaced under warranty

Fiat 500 in Washington, United States Apr 2016 - Oct 2017
Oct 2016 4200 mi	Car pops out of reverse occasionally tires lose pressure frequently. No leaks found. was told they all do it and the tires "flex" as they change temperature. Just keep adding air as needed.
Jun 2017 9000 mi US $500	cracked windshield. Had to go back to dealer for repair since windshield was not available after market. Tried two other shops and no one had the windshield.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Dec 2015 10000 mi	Side skirt separation, known issue.
Sep 2017 40000 mi US $1100	PCM Failure. PCM Required replacement and reprogramming, not covered under warranty due to other engine modifications.
Mar 2018 44000 mi	Exhaust cam follower failure - it disintegrated. Engine inoperable. Upon inspection, will require either head replacement or entirely new engine. Will not know until I pull the head.

Fiat 500 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 1240 mi	Dashboard rattle during acceleration. Dash removed and refitted under warranty. Now all good

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2019
Nov 2015 36000 mi	Check engine light on. Replaced purge canister.
Mar 2016 43000 mi	A/C and heater temperature control knob broken. Knob replaced under warranty.
Jun 2016 50000 mi	Letters on radio buttons wearing off Display in dash for phone and music player inoperable Lump developed underneath leather on instrument cluster shroud
Sep 2017 80000 mi US $69	One headlight burned out. Replaced the pair.
Oct 2017 80300 mi US $155	Car was hard to start. Replaced battery.
Dec 2017 85064 mi US $865	Car was making a squealing noise from the right front when backing up. Passenger side window was "slamming" the window frame when reaching the top of its travel. Adjust parking brake Trim pieces in front of mirrors on both doors have rubber gaskets that were deteriorating.
May 2018 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.
Jun 2018 99000 mi	USB port inoperable. Blue and Me module replaced.
Dec 2018 114000 mi US $40	Replaced headlight bulb

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Fiat 500 in Alberta, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 620 mi	Body skirts were loose.
Nov 2015 3580 mi	Chrome trim on nose was bubbling and peeling.

Fiat 500 in Arizona, United States May 2016 - Jul 2017
Feb 2017 13000 mi US $299	I hit a bump knocking the hose clamp off the hose going from the turbo charger to the intercooler. The computer then put the car into limp home mode. Dealer replaced the clamp and hose - not a warranty issue,

Fiat 500 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2017 - Apr 2022
Feb 2017 13000 mi	Dead battery, probably a dud because of the low mileage when it died.
Mar 2017 14000 mi	A solenoid got stuck open, which caused the check engine light to come on. Easy work, done the same day.
Apr 2017 14000 mi	I received a check engine light that was likely caused by bad wiring of the car. Dealer fixed the wiring to be in accordance with Fiat specs and also replaced the fuel gauge sensor just to be sure it wasn't a hardware issue.
Jun 2017 15000 mi	Boost evap hose was malfunctioning and so throwing a P1CEA error. Dealer replaced it.

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Fiat 500 in Oregon, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015 8000 mi	Traced rattle, found rattle but stated it wasn't repairable. Following up with corp.
Mar 2016 8000 mi	Rattle at certain RPM from AC lines. Dealer acknowledged but would not repair.

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Fiat 500 in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017 6000 mi US $300	replaced tire

Fiat 500 in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 9000 mi	12V battery recharge, software update and reflash

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Fiat 500 in Connecticut, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 28000 mi US $12	Replaced passenger side door handle hinge

Fiat 500 in Hawaii, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 24000 mi	replace door handle on the driver side

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015	Could not find problem. But strange noise accelerating

Fiat 500 in Arizona, United States Apr 2015 - May 2018
Dec 2015 5000 mi	System does not recognize media players, data sticks, intermittent problem, four trips to dealer, no solution found.

Fiat 500 in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2021
May 2016 39000 mi	Intermediate shaft replaced due to wear causing a distinct clunk noise when recovering from a turn.
Apr 2018 71396 mi US $259	Oil leaking on to ground. Regular oil change at dealer showed mass oil all over engine. Diagnostic check by dealer one day in shop += $120. Reported problem - Cam shaft bearing and bearing seal source of leak. Cost estimate $1,492.00 (parts, labor, tax included). Left dealer with no work done. Seeking second opinion at another garage. Oil leaking excessively, coating entire engine, dripping onto ground. Diagnosis revealed cam bearing housing gasket failed. Warranty expired - out by 21,000 miles. Parts, labor, tax estimate to repair/replace= $1492.00. New cam carrier gasket, vacuum pump gasket, cylinder head cover gasket, oil filter and oil. multi point inspection. Dealer assistance thru Samantha Dey (service manager,) reduced costs greatly. payment of $258.00

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Fiat 500 in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
Oct 2016 3200 mi	Clutch slipped, flywheel broke, engine was damaged. Hood hinges were broken, hood was misaligned, dents on A-pillars and paint damage. Engine swap was not done properly resulting in loose parts and suspension noise.

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 13000 mi US $51	Solved coolant leak
Mar 2018 18000 mi US $52	Service Expired message popped up at 18k miles. Have had to 2 dealers. Can’t clear message. Fiat Customer Support now working. Have appt for 4/17 to hopefully correct. Message appears every time Car is started. Update: a software update the following month fixed it.

Fiat 500 in Alabama, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2015 2200 mi	Blue tooth link fails repeatedly. no diagnosis or repair provided.

Fiat 500 in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
Oct 2015 26500 mi	Computer giving false errors on driver information center of impending system failures.
Feb 2016 47300 mi US $273	Hatch back release handle totally stopped working Rear defroster element stopped heating
May 2016 54700 mi US $27	Headlight replacement drivers side Paint completely came off of drivers door mirror
Aug 2016 72600 mi	75% of the paint peeled off the passengers door mirror for no reason
Dec 2016 84000 mi US $100	Hatchback release microswitch failed for a second time, unable to open hatchback door after rain.
Jan 2017 87000 mi	Continued intermittent failure of hatchback door microswitch, high mount stop light and rear wiper intermittently not working, dealer attempted to electrical tape wires being torn on seam, caused more damage to car After the poorly done electrical tape repair, wiring to hatchback door was shorting out on the chassis of the car. Dealer refused to repair properly, called Fiat since there is a Max Care Ext Warranty, dealer replaced body wiring harness
Feb 2017 87000 mi US $100	Body wiring harness issues continue.
Apr 2017 100000 mi	Complete failure of electronics to all dashboard systems and smoke coming from dashboard at the end of April. I had the car looked at by 2 different mechanic who found pinched wires, bad splices and wiring routed totally different from the design. Complete failure of heating and air conditioner control panel and telemetrics unit.

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Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
May 2016 10300 mi	Bluetooth repair for unreliable link and features availability.

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Fiat 500 in Georgia, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016 1200 mi	small hose to the coolant recovery tank (with crimped on clamp) was leaking. They replaced the crimped on clamp with a traditional screw-type clamp. Seems to have stopped the leak.

Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015 5000 mi	Car made clunking noise when hitting bumps in cold weather

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
May 2015 3748 mi	still unresolved issue involving steering wheel buttons and LCD menu display. Goes out about every 3 months. Dealer temporarily resets it but it happens over and over again!
Jan 2016 8200 mi	Continuing issue with steering wheel buttons and cluster display not functioning.
Jul 2016 10000 mi	clutch needed to be replaced but they have no parts to fix it!

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Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014 4000 mi	Paint was peeling at top of bumper cover at passenger side rear quarter panel.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 36000 mi	Molding

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Fiat 500 in South Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 1000 mi	Air conditioner would randomly refuse to blow through the upper vents. Got really hot in the passenger compartment.Determined that the air conditioner control head is defective. Placed on order but has not yet been replaced by the dealer. Factory installed side skirt was separating from the body.

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Fiat 500 in Maine, United States Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018 28000 mi US $25	Remove and re-apply rocker trim due to failing factory adhesive.

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Fiat 500 in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017
Jan 2015 21700 mi	12V system failed and vehicle would not power on, dealer reset vehicle systems to restore function
Feb 2016 24100 mi	Vehicle electric system failed - power locks, immobilizer, drive system wouldn't function. Received "jump start" from tow truck, towed to dealer per Fiat policy as precaution. No system defects found.
Mar 2017 33000 mi	Vehicle USB port would charge device, but would not recognize device as a media player. Dealer replaced USB port but problem was not resolved.

Fiat 500 in Colorado, United States Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
Sep 2017 23000 mi	Replace intermediate steering column shaft to address looseness. TSB 19-002-15.
Feb 2019 28000 mi	EV propulsion battery pack failure. Replace battery pack under 8-year warranty. The repair cost 200% of the value of the car.

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Fiat 500 in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2017
Jan 2015 7200 mi	Battery was slow to start. There was a clicking sound then it would start. After a load test they replaced the battery. It worked great for a couple of weeks but now makes the same sound.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
Jan 2017 US $42	Clunking sound when driving over small bumps or reflective line markers. Dealer exchanged the strut and found "non OEM" nuts and bolts and replaced to OEMs, sound still present, reversed to original strut and sound still present but lower.

Fiat 500 in Georgia (nation) Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014 3260 mi	Required ECU Flash

Fiat 500 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013 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. Capitol Fiat says I have an oil leak? The car is not even 2 years old.

Fiat 500 in Nevada, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2016
Aug 2014	some sort of small chip needed to be replaced
Sep 2014 2000 mi	Gauge cluster went out. Replaced with a new one

Fiat 500 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
May 2018 39908 mi	Joint replaced

Fiat 500 in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2015 18100 mi	Light bulb in temperature dash burned out and replaced. Auto tranny flashed due to recall. Oil change done.
Jan 2017 44490 mi	Electrical body wiring harness needed to be completely be replaced. It controls most everything electrical. Car stayed about a month. It was causing shorts throughout the car. Aisin-Warner downshifting and upshifting rough. Occasional missing on gears and no movement at all. Changed out lifetime atf with equivalent ATF. Drained and refilled 4x for equivalent of 11quarts of new ATF.

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Fiat 500 in Iowa, United States Feb 2018 - Oct 2018
May 2018 46000 mi US $218	A/C didn't work. Recharged and seems to be holding a charge for now. Driver's door handle wouldn't open door from outside. A clip was broken inside the door and the rod was disconnected.

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Fiat 500 in Northwest Territory, Canada Dec 2015 - Jan 2018
Jun 2017 9920 mi C $650	Windshield developed a crack coming up from the bottom edge of the glass. No impact could be found but outside of warranty period for the windshield.

Fiat 500 in Alabama, United States May 2015 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015 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.
Aug 2015 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.
Sep 2015 3000 mi	Sold with unrepaired paint and trim issues.

Fiat 500 in Tennessee, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 12000 mi US $200	Turbo boost gauge stopped working and was replaced.

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Nov 2015 16400 mi	O2 sensor and controler
Jul 2016 22000 mi	Repaired door panel and vent

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
Oct 2015 8700 mi	Steering was clunking under low speed parking lot maneuvers. Intermediate steering shaft was replaced under warranty per a TSB.
Jan 2016 12800 mi	Rear defroster stopped working. Dealer determined the defroster is controlled by the convertible top module, which was replaced since they could not reflash it.
May 2016 19000 mi	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.
Apr 2017 33000 mi	Convertible top motor does not disengage when top is latched. Dealer reflashed BCM and recalibrated the top.
Jul 2017 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.

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Fiat 500 in Western Australia, Australia May 2013 - Jan 2014
Oct 2013 5260 mi	Dash board lights were all gone and speedo meter didn't work. noise from driver seat.
Jan 2014 6820 mi	rear wheel axle beam was not straight.

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Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 3000 mi	Left door window regulator broke. Had to special order the part on first visit. Took over a week to come in and had to leave the car another day for final replacement.

Fiat 500 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015 27300 mi	replaced leaking rear window washer nozzle under warranty. leak was to exterior only.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015 25300 mi	Sunroof not closing

Fiat 500 in Delaware, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2017
Mar 2016 45000 mi	Vehicle leaked coolant. Dealer replaced radiator and upper hose.

Fiat 500 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 13000 mi	Front emblem vibration was scratching small amount of paint from bumper, under emblem mounting point. Fixed under warranty.
Jun 2016 30000 mi	Passenger seat handle to recline seat flops around. Have to push in and then pull to recline, like an internal clip is broken.

Fiat 500 in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2016
Jul 2015 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 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.

Fiat 500 in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Nov 2013 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.
Jan 2014	Key fob died. Replaced under warranty

Fiat 500 in Arizona, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2016
Aug 2015 11900 mi	Crack in fuel pump

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014 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.
Jan 2015 8200 mi	Door rattle drivers side.

Fiat 500 in New York, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2021
Dec 2014 7000 mi	Passenger seat back upper release broken. Strap pulls up but does nothing to release the seatback for rear ingress/egress. 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). Occasional failure to stay in reverse when first selecting it. It can be felt to not go completely go into reverse and will pop into neutral. Leaving hand in shifter with slight pressure into reverse will cause reverse to be engaged.
Feb 2015 8500 mi	Rear hatch release lost pieces, causing the switch to not be held in place. Whole chrome handle assembly with license plate light and hatch release switch replaced.
Dec 2015 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. Passenger seat back release partially inop. Seat back release strap at top of seat won't release the back, handle on inside of seat works but requires effort to push back into place to lock back. Release cable ordered.
Jan 2016 8800 mi	Seat back cable replaced. Driver exterior door handle broken at pivot. Part ordered
Feb 2016 16400 mi	Key took 6 weeks to SOP from Italy. Driver exterior door handle replaced when part was received
Aug 2016 22000 mi	The shifter was not returning to the center position when the engine was hot. It would remain in the 1-2 or 5-reverse position. 3 people noticed this.
Mar 2017 26100 mi	Driver seat airbag problem. Ordered seat rail and sensor. Wrong rail came in, had to reorder. Driver seat airbag inop
Jun 2017 28000 mi	Right rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced under warranty. Passenger seat pull step release completely failed. Broken cables replaced. Driver seat pull strap release partially broken. Seat back would release but seat wouldn't slide forward. Broken cable replaced.
Feb 2018 33000 mi	Passenger seat once again had an issue with the top seatback release. Since this was the 4th time for the same problem, I insisted on more than just the cable to be replaced. The seat back frame and cable were replaced.
Mar 2018 34000 mi	Both front strut bearings (top hats) were loose, causing knocking sound over bumps. Both were replaced.
Jul 2018 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.
Aug 2018 38000 mi US $150	The rear hatch release handle fell apart, leaving the hatch inoperative. A replacement handle was installed. This is the second failure of the handle - the first was covered under warranty when the car was about 1 year old.

Fiat 500 in Michigan, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Nov 2014 15000 mi	thermostat was stuck open.
Mar 2015 20000 mi	side skirt coming off. fixed immediately.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017 56000 mi US $800	Leaking CV joints. Needed to replace axles.
Jul 2017 60000 mi US $30	Replaced mirror flags. The old ones were deteriorating.

Fiat 500 in Michigan, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 69000 mi US $333	Window sank into door, window needed to be replaced along with window regulator. Door handle broke

Fiat 500 in Georgia, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 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.

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2019
Jun 2016 56000 mi US $70	Bad fuse caused power outlet to stop working
Jul 2016 57000 mi US $100	power window regulator went bad and caused really annoying rattle. total cost was $120. $100 deductible paid by owner. remained paid by extended warranty.
Apr 2018 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.
Jun 2018 95000 mi US $100	reappearance of turbo overboost from march. dealer replaced the turbo, PCM, and wastegate solenoid. problem fixed this time.
Sep 2018 103000 mi US $100	passenger side power window regulator failed

Fiat 500 in Missouri, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014 16000 mi	Internal bulb for AC controls burned out. Fixed under warranty. Driver side rocker panel was loose due to well known issue with adhesive used during manufacturing. New adhesive applied under warranty. ESC light is on and electronic hill assist would not work. Reverse switch was unplugged underneath vehicle, was plugged in, and now hill start works.
Nov 2014 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.
Mar 2015 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.
Aug 2015 25000 mi	Plastic cover over steering cowl broke again, probably due to my knee banging against it. They fixed it under warranty. Interior lights to illuminate AC controls went out, couldn't see them at night. Rubber seals for windows squeak incessantly.
Mar 2016 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.
Sep 2017 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.
Mar 2018 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.
Jun 2018 52000 mi US $40	Back right tail brake repaired.
Aug 2019 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.

Fiat 500 in California, United States May 2014 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014 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.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Mar 2014 - May 2018
Apr 2015 7200 mi	Clutch started making a whining sound. Dealership replaced clutch under warranty.
Mar 2018 16000 mi	Driver window rattling Steering wheel lower coil loose and rattling Cosmetic rim repair

Fiat 500 in Nevada, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 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

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 6000 mi	Drivers side door would make a rubber squeaking noise when the window was up. Dealer adjusted rubber seals.
Aug 2014 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.
Apr 2015 21000 mi	Rear wiper needed adjusted. Was wiping down onto the hatch rather than on the glass. Covered under warranty.

Fiat 500 in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014 9000 mi	Rocker panel coming loose.

Fiat 500 in Illinois, United States Mar 2014 - May 2016
Dec 2014 12000 mi	Crank no start for 3 days. Finally got it started and took it to the dealer.
Mar 2016 25000 mi	AM radio stations quit working

Fiat 500 in California, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013 6000 mi	Replaced intermediate steering shaft
Aug 2014 11500 mi	Side molding on driver's side was coming unglued. Took it in to dealer for warranty repair
Sep 2014 12000 mi	Molding was coming off and had to be re-attached
May 2015 17000 mi	Rattling drivers side door panel
Aug 2016 25000 mi	Check engine light came on

Fiat 500 in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2018
Oct 2017 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.
Nov 2017 117688 mi	Replacement of a 12v battery.The battery went completely dead without any warning what so ever.

Fiat 500 in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2016
Sep 2013 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.
Sep 2014 19000 mi	Been getting occasional "TPMS Unavailable" message. Dealer unable to reproduce. Second time dealer has looked at this issue.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013	USB connection to radio stopped working

Fiat 500 in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2016
Aug 2013 4000 mi	During normal car operation, passenger window regulator broke causing damage to glass, runners and inner door release. Glass, regulator, runners and inner door release replaced under warranty.

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Fiat 500 in Kentucky, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014 27000 mi	Driver window would go up very slow, rails needed lubrication. Fixed in 10 mins.

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015 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!
Sep 2015 71000 mi US $270	AC blower motor needed to be replaced.
Jan 2016 76000 mi US $250	Drivers side power window motor needed to be replaced
Apr 2016 77000 mi US $100	Emissions System sensors are faulty, giving bad readings. There is a TSB about this.

Fiat 500 in Maine, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Aug 2013 8700 mi	Clunking sound when turning, replaced steering column

Fiat 500 in Louisiana, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
Apr 2016 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
Aug 2016 32000 mi US $20	One headlight out
Jul 2017 42000 mi US $350	Window regulator.
Feb 2018 46000 mi	Only recurring problem 3rd headlight to replace. Outside of that great car.

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Fiat 500 in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
Feb 2014	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.
Jan 2015	"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.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015 23000 mi	Warning light came on regarding Battery system. Reflashed the system.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2016
Dec 2015 19000 mi	Car not communicating to cell phone app.

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Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016 66000 mi US $400	Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, and thermostat. Coolant flush. Drive belt tensioner and belt. All new parts.
Feb 2018 104000 mi US $20	Replace A/C compressor pulley bearing due to wear.
Mar 2018 107500 mi	Remove and clean throttle body due to deposit build up.
Dec 2021 161000 mi US $200	Compressor seized. Replace compressor, condenser/dryer, expansion valve and high pressure hose. Also high pressure switch.
Jan 2022 162000 mi US $200	Remove and replace left drive axle do to leakiing inner joint boot. Motorvac engine induction cleaning and replace PCV oil canister. Change oil every 3 months or 3000 miles. Engine uses no oil between changes. Flush brake fluid.

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Nov 2020
Nov 2014 5000 mi	Reflash computer for a hard starting issue. Per tech bulletin

Fiat 500 in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
Apr 2013 168 mi	Adjusted toe-in to re-align steering wheel.

Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014 6300 mi	transmission not shifting properly body trim lower ground effect piece on passenger side keeps coming lose

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015 15300 mi	rear window spray tube disconnected
Feb 2018 35000 mi US $85	ECU showing assorted "check engine" faults. Several grounding contacts were cleaned.
Mar 2018 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.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 43000 mi US $50	Loose screw on fuel line evaporator

Fiat 500 in Arizona, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 62000 mi US $60	Top strut mounts replaced
Sep 2021 91000 mi US $50	Rough start, changed spark plug

Fiat 500 in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 13000 mi	Fuse blew in the cigarette lighter. Repair was five minutes, dealer replaced fuse at no charge.

Fiat 500 in Idaho, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2018
Jun 2014 7000 mi	First off..It's a Dodge. So with that said... Driver and passenger seats don't latch properly so one side shifts as you drive(Moving) Ordered new parts..New parts the same? 2nd problem noise from window as it rolls down/up told it was servo.
Jul 2014 8000 mi	It's a Dodge what did I expect? Driver seat wouldn't latch air bag light window noise 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.

Fiat 500 in Vermont, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2017
Sep 2014 19000 mi US $20	rear bumper reflector fell of and was lost. New one bought
Jan 2017 27000 mi US $357	Rear wheel bearing failed Door handle broke off Waiting for new parts to arrive.
Mar 2017 52000 mi US $170	replaced door handle
Aug 2017 54000 mi US $800	Front rotors replaced again. Front brake pads changed. Outrageous that this need tone done again!

Fiat 500 in Oregon, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 42000 mi US $50	One headlight burnt out - replaced both headlights

Fiat 500 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2017
Aug 2017 58000 mi US $50	Driver side window regulator replaced.

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Mar 2014 7000 mi	Speedometer needle display and digital speed display were out of synch on occasion. Intermittent problem

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Fiat 500 in California, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
Feb 2014 8000 mi	Engine would not rev above 2500 rpm when driving, oil pressure too low but no warning light on panel

Fiat 500 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2014 - Apr 2017
May 2014 9540 mi	Peeling paint on door mirror. Took 4 tries for dealer to fix this.
Mar 2015 23560 mi	Took in for service. Oil leaks from oil cooler and gear shift seal Had to have drivers window mechanism adjusted as it was not aligned correctly and caused a clunking noise Shifter boot came unclipped at lower ring Repairs to one of the two oil leaks (gear shift seal) that was previously denied by the dealership
Apr 2015 23960 mi	Dealership broke my shifter mechanism when replacing a seal. Nearly caused an accident when I couldn't change gear on the highway.
May 2015 25420 mi	Clutch blew
Dec 2016 37820 mi	cracks to seat surface

Fiat 500 in District of Columbia, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2016
Oct 2014 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.
Aug 2015 15000 mi	Sunroof would not automatically close. Pinch sensor system malfunction. Adjustment made. No parts required. Difficulty starting or failed starts, mildly sluggish performance
Feb 2016 22000 mi	Rear bearings were squeaky. Technician reported they were heavily corroded. Actual repair wasn't noted but he squeaking stopped. 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.
May 2016 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.
Jul 2016 24000 mi	Drivers side window began making squeaky/rubbing sounds inside door when being rolled up or down.

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2015
Jan 2013	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.

Fiat 500 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Mar 2015 16000 mi	split in carpet by dead pedal. Carpet was repaired by gluing it back together. Oil cooler weeping. Gasket was replaced. Clunking noise from front suspension, particularly in cold weather. Jounce bumpers were replaced per TSB.
Dec 2016 45000 mi	Oil cooler leak. Gasket was replaced- problem solved.

Fiat 500 in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2022
Jun 2014 2000 mi	Odometer was flashing. Dealer performed software update to fix problem.
Feb 2015 5600 mi	Whistling noise from center vent when HVAC system is operating.

Fiat 500 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 1600 mi	Electronic glitch all warning lights were on. Car software updated no further problems.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2021
Sep 2015 18000 mi	lower panels under doors were starting to separate from the body. Looked as if the "glue" was deteriorating.
Oct 2016 29200 mi	right side rocker panel coming loose from body.
Nov 2016 29900 mi	Right rocker panel separated from body again.
Dec 2016 30000 mi	Right headlight bulb went out

Fiat 500 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013	Defective wiring harness resulted in Check engine light constantly on from day after purchase
Mar 2016 12000 mi	Problem with ipod connection resolved itself.
Mar 2017 18000 mi US $128	replaced bolt for window mechanism
May 2017 19000 mi	No source detected for ipod. Dealer could not replicate problem as it came back i day before service. Intermittent problem.
Aug 2018 29000 mi US $27	Hatchback gas lift strut failed. Ordered from Amazon and replaced in 10 minutes.

Fiat 500 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015 29000 mi	Coolant reservoir slow leak. Leak in shifter seal.

Fiat 500 in Arkansas, United States Mar 2014 - Feb 2018
Feb 2017 49000 mi US $300	Tire blowout on Interstate...required a new tire, which had to be ordered
Jul 2017 159000 mi	Back rear tire had slow leak
Sep 2017 59890 mi US $60	Headlight fuses replaced

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2014
Aug 2013 17300 mi	intermediate steering shaft - clunking when turning steering wheel
Sep 2013 18000 mi	manual stick shift - top trim piece broke off, needed new "shift ball" that has the shift pattern on it - covered under warrenty
May 2014 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.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 26800 mi	Washer fluid would not come out on front wiper nozzles

Fiat 500 in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2015 - Oct 2016
Sep 2015 22940 mi C $410	engine light is on solid

Fiat 500 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
Feb 2015 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

Fiat 500 in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 50220 mi	Rear hatch latch inoperable

Fiat 500 in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Mar 2015 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.
May 2015 17000 mi US $86	Had local tire dealer replace tire pressure unit in wheel to fix a problem the dealer wanted hundreds of dollars to fix. Problem solved. Should have been covered under warranty but dealers are such crooks it was easier to pay someone local

Fiat 500 in California, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2014
Feb 2014 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.

Fiat 500 in Nevada, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015 32000 mi	Crankshaft sensor code stored and cleared by dealer. No problem occurred after ECU reset.
Oct 2021 54000 mi US $44	Rear hatch strut replacement. Lift assist strut.
Nov 2021 55000 mi US $29	Shift boot retention ring.

Fiat 500 in Alabama, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015 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.

Fiat 500 in Alabama, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 48000 mi	Tpms sensor on Front Left tire stopped functioning. Replaced sensor.

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Fiat 500 in Costa Rica Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 42160 mi $200	Replaced the bump stops, as they had disintegrated from age.
Jun 2022 48980 mi $200	Replaced engine mount, rubber cracked

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Fiat 500 in Great Britain Nov 2014 - Jul 2021
May 2015 24000 mi	Brake fluid low warning light. It was decided that the fluid level had dropped as the pads wore and had triggered the fault intermittently, level to low to start with, so it was topped up. Fault has not returned.
Jun 2015 25000 mi	BCM failed causing roof to stop working automatically.
Nov 2015 27000 mi	Boot wiring loom failed.

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Fiat 500 in Kansas, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 8000 mi	Door lock clip broken.

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 14000 mi	Fail start in heat. Starter ecu reprogrammed
Apr 2016 19300 mi	Clutch flywheel pleasure plate shifter cable all had to be replaced.
Jun 2016 21000 mi	stalled and check engine light came on. Reflashed software for fix.
Sep 2016 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.
Jun 2017 31000 mi	Shock on trunk broke causing trunk to slam shut.
May 2018 33000 mi	Trunk release broke

Fiat 500 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2018
Jan 2014 13200 mi	incorrect sat antena installed when adding satellite radio, still waiting on correct part. work caused a chip in dashboard, waiting replacement
Feb 2014 2000 mi	standard fault - hose clamp at overflow tank always leaks; replaced myself with a proper screw-type clamp vs stupid compression fit clamp
Sep 2014 7000 mi	seat bracket rattle
Jun 2016 16000 mi	service bulletin for clunk in steering shaft

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
Feb 2016 13300 mi	Passenger seat release broken. Known issue on this year. Dealer ordered wrong part. Still needing fixed.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018 38000 mi US $119	Battery died. Replaced.

Fiat 500 in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015 6000 mi	Ticking noise from gearbox. Inspection revealed several parts damaged. Chrysler is sending a complete replacement transmission. Estimated repair time: 2 wks.
Dec 2015 6000 mi	Car went back 5 times to correct issues related to poor workmanship. Gouged subframe paint, loose/missing bolts, broken headlight tabs, mangled flywheel cover. Tech tore off one side skirt while lifting the car. Forgot tranny fluid.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
Mar 2015 12000 mi	Side skirts needed to be reattached

Fiat 500 in New Mexico, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
Dec 2015 13000 mi	Drivers side seatbelt replaced due to broken retraction

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2016
Jun 2015 10000 mi	TPMS sensor
Oct 2016 26300 mi	Had clicking noise and feel in the steering. They replaced some component took them about 45 minutes

Fiat 500 in Alabama, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Oct 2015 47000 mi US $1000	defective transmission solenoid

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Fiat 500 in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 2000 mi	Speakers failed

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2020
Jul 2013 3000 mi	Blue Tooth quit working,Odometer started flashing contiuously
Sep 2013 3000 mi	Dealer replaced under seat contol unit
Mar 2020 US $8	Shifter selector bushing broke, replaced with new part

Fiat 500 in Arkansas, United States Mar 2014 - Aug 2020
Sep 2014 7000 mi	Driver side window rattles when window is fully closed. Replaced trim piece but it did not stop the rattling.
Oct 2014 7700 mi	Driver side window continued to rattle after repair trip in Sept. 2014. Returned to dealer and trip piece was replaced. Window still rattled.
Nov 2014 10000 mi	Driver side window rattle continued. Returned to dealer and they replaced all trim and assembly associated with window. Window continues to rattle.
Dec 2014 11000 mi	Driver side window rattle
Dec 2018 45000 mi US $680	Struts were replaced in front.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Feb 2019
Jan 2016	Right front headlight went out. Replaced under warranty, excellent service
Apr 2016 35000 mi	Driver's side window track was broken, repaired under warranty
Aug 2016 41700 mi	Passenger side window regulator began to fail, replaced under warranty Paint on convertible spoiler began to delaminate and peel off.
Nov 2016 50200 mi	Armrest cover broke. New armrest cover ordered and replaced
Sep 2017 62000 mi US $20	Needed to replace both rear brake light bulbs and right rear marker bulb.

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Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
Nov 2021 33000 mi US $75	Replaced Driver side CV Axle due to torn boot.
Dec 2021 35500 mi US $125	torn outer driver side boot. Replaced axle.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2015
Dec 2012 2000 mi	Check Engine light went on. They found no issue and reset the light.

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Fiat 500 in Great Britain Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 11000 mi	Burst fuel line.

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Fiat 500 in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - May 2015
Apr 2013 14700 mi	Replaced tail lights that were fogging up.
Sep 2013 20000 mi	I was getting some noise and grease smearing with both windows. They replaced the windows (too thick) as well as the entire window mechanism under a recall.
Mar 2014 30000 mi	Replaced rear wheel bearings. Both were replaced as there was no way to tell which one was making the noise.

Fiat 500 in Virginia, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 13000 mi	Rattle/tapping at idle. Louder and more consistent during acceleration. Clutch kit was installed. Didn't resolve the issue. A new transmission was installed.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2015
May 2014 20000 mi	TPMS at right-rear tire was faulty.
Jun 2014 20000 mi	At the oil change service, the dealer detected a minor leak in the seal for the fifth gear housing.
Dec 2014 28000 mi US $54	Headlight burned out; replaced.
Jul 2015 33300 mi US $35	Replace headlamp.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States May 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 6000 mi	Defect in the headliner

Fiat 500 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
Dec 2014 46500 mi	Car was misfiring. Had to tow to dealer. Pending code misfire code. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong. Drove car home. Had to return week later when problem returned. Misfiring. Replaced Ignition Coil #1 and Spark plug #1. tried to make me pay for the spark plug and rental. Ignition Coil had to be ordered.
Apr 2015 57660 mi	Clunking from front end during slow speed turning.
Jul 2015 62000 mi C $200	Shifter linkage broken at transmission side.

Fiat 500 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012 2000 mi	Mis-aligned exhaust exits. Entirely cosmetic. Technician loosened a bracket and tugged back into place in a couple of minutes. Also installed custom front license bracket.
Aug 2014 16500 mi	coolant reservoir was leaking. dealership repaired and replaced components under warranty.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
Jun 2012 1000 mi	Tachometer malfunction
Aug 2012 2300 mi	instrument/gauge cluster replaced

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
Apr 2016 52610 mi US $2043	New short block
Mar 2017 64000 mi US $93	Added alignment shims to rear axle due to excessive rear tires wear
Jan 2018 71000 mi US $10	Change small bulb in the HVAC control panel backlight

Fiat 500 in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 7440 mi	Steering wheel slack felt during slow speed reverse driving, such as parking. They re-torqued / replaced the tie rod ends / rack and pinion bolts. Seems ok.

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2021
Sep 2013 10000 mi US $250	Failure of upper strut mount
Dec 2015 27000 mi US $800	Front wheel bearing replaced Pads replaced
May 2018 49000 mi US $450	Replaced rear wheel bearings. One had gotten slightly noisy and the car is driven on the racetrack often. Proactive or preventative maintenance

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 25000 mi	Right door handle stopped working. Something came loose in the mechanism.
Aug 2015 35300 mi	Armrest came apart.
Jun 2016 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.

Fiat 500 in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2018
Jul 2013 8500 mi	Removed transmission case bolts one at a time and added sealer, reinstalled and torqued.

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
May 2015 41100 mi	The GPS cradle was defective. Dealer ordered a replacement.
Nov 2015 44300 mi	Pcm module went bad

Fiat 500 in California, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 12000 mi	Replaced manual tranny for second time. Didn't fix problem, traded car. Suspect pressure plate was faulty, not fully disengaging clutch, and so destroying synchros.

Fiat 500 in Virginia, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012 4000 mi	M32 recall reflash engine control module
May 2014 13600 mi	UNDER DOOR VALENCE reattached with double side tape
Mar 2017 26000 mi	high rpm ignition break down. replaced spark plugs, didn't help. then installed Alfa 4C coils. smoother idle and no problems throughout rev range and all loads.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2017
Sep 2014 17000 mi	Engine dying at idle, then two cylinders not firing. "Fixed" by re-gapping spark plugs.
Oct 2014 17200 mi	Dying at idle, check engine light for misfires. Replaced coils and spark plugs. Still dying. Dying at idle, misfire and check engine light. Fuel injector replaced. Repair seemed successful for a week or two.
Nov 2014 17600 mi	More dying at idle, misfiring, and check engine light. Replaced entire Multiair system and problem is mostly fixed (one recurrence of misfire+CEL that cleared up without intervention)
Dec 2015 22000 mi	Passenger seatbelt warning frequently triggering even when buckled Gas struts for rear hatch collapsed

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Fiat 500 in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014 15000 mi	High-pitched sounding rattle occurring only during winter months. Tech lubricated rear seat latch. Sound disappeared but returned after a week.
Mar 2014 15000 mi	Rattle never fixed.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012 5000 mi	Oil leak. They replace the gasket seal on the transmission. Free of charge they say its manufacture defect.

Fiat 500 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
Oct 2012 11780 mi	blinking odometer reading, blueone communication not pairing.
Dec 2012 13020 mi	engine light lit up and the message on the dashboard says "Have your engine checked."
Jan 2013 32640 mi	I complained about the IRRITANT noise whenever I place my seatbelt on. Drop off my vehicle at the dealership @ 8 am and picked up @ 5 pm. nothing was done by the mechanic because he is busy and suggested to bring the car back.
Apr 2015 62000 mi C $356	Engine light on . diagnostic done. replace 4 spark plugs due to misfiring. Problem solve.

Fiat 500 in New York, United States May 2014 - May 2014
May 2014 24000 mi	electric trunk latch would not open, interior blinkers would not make a noise when activated

Fiat 500 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2018
Mar 2014 29760 mi	Car developed a clunk on left front strut only when the suspension hit a dip in pavement. Replaced rubber jounce bumper.
Nov 2016 52360 mi C $900	The jounce bumpers were replaced. Dealer had tried to fix this before under warranty. Clunking in suspension continues. FIAT has a real problem here. Brakes got very rusty from sitting. Decided to replace rotors and pads.
Sep 2017 55180 mi	Factory recall for backup lights - speeds up the time it takes for the backup lights to be triggered. Had an oil change done.

Fiat 500 in New Mexico, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 5000 mi	Car stops running without warning. Ignition key remains in "on" position. Car has been to dealership service facility 3 times (first time at 952 miles) without problem being diagnosed or repaired. Will not drive this vehicle again. This car has been sitting at the Austin Fiat dealership for two years since we last left it there and told them to return the car to us when the problem was fixed. Never heard from them again. Now they tell us we owe them about $28,000 in storage fees as an "abandoned vehicle". This car, a 1012 model, has little more than 5,000 miles on it but we are going to have it salvaged out to be sure that it will never enter the used car market. A disastrous purchase of a $20,000 vehicle that was both HIGHLY dangerous to drive. Fiat/Chrysler absolutely no help. DO NOT purchase a Fiat. Ours was a very cute little car but a dangerous potential deathtrap.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
Mar 2013 12000 mi	Hearing a thunk in the steering and determined that their are 70 nationwide and need steering rack replaced. It is back ordered for at least two weeks. Said car is safe to drive. Telling me that Air Bags need to be serviced. Also other warninga like overheating when it was not. They flashed ECM and asked me see it it keeps happening. Rubber gasket above rear door came loose. Dealer glued and seems fine now. Starter sounds weird at times. Today it sounded like it was grinding. When I tell dealer they are not able to repeat it so nothing is done. I have a bad starter and know it. Driver seat is squeaking when it is cold. They actually did not call me back as promised for replacing the steering rack. So could not get it fixed and deal with the clanking for now. Said many having this problem.
May 2013 16000 mi	My car started to creak again. Took back as it had to do once again with the steering rack being replaced. This time they fixed it... they had not torqued the right strut correctly. Warning light about front running lights. Was told it was only a lose socket... but then they said the light was bad and replaced. Continue to have weird starter issues. They have in the past told me is was a safety issue as the starter doubles as oil pump for the head. Now they tell me oh so that is what it is doing. Can't replicate it but friends hear it often.

Fiat 500 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2018
Nov 2011 200 mi	Airbag system failure Car pulls hard to the right, alignment incorrect from factory.
Dec 2012 14000 mi	Dash rattles/buzzes behind the speedometer Electrical wiring boot of left door is torn and disintegrating Front end noises when turning to the right to full lock Front and read Fiat badge bubbling
Jan 2013 52700 mi	Front end noise - replaced drivers side axle.
Apr 2013 16200 mi	Dash rattles
Jul 2013 17700 mi	Dash heating and A/C light controls backlighting - bulb failed
Feb 2015 35700 mi	Front and read Fiat badges where bubbling/delaminating, dealer replaced them under warranty.
Aug 2015 42300 mi	Had the dealer flash all three systems with the latest firmware to correct timekeeping running slow on clock. The flash fixed the problem and now the clock in the instruments display is not running slow. Auto transmission now shift smoother
Sep 2015 46000 mi US $20	Replaced failed DRL bulb. Replace the other DRL bulb since it would fail shortly afterwords.
Nov 2017 68000 mi US $65	Experiencing knock (aka ping or pre-ignition) when the engine was hot and under load at ~2250 rpm. Traced the problem to the knock sensor had stopped working. Replaced the sensor and the Engine is less harsh at 6K rpm than It has ever been and the knock is gone. I wonder if it was ever fully working.

Fiat 500 in Hawaii, United States May 2012 - Sep 2016
Nov 2014 30000 mi	replaced burnt out headlight. Front and Rear Fiat Emblems replaced per recall. Oil Leak; replaced leaking PCV O-ring on Valve cover.
Dec 2014 34000 mi	Replaced another burnt out headlight.

Fiat 500 in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2015
Mar 2013 3720 mi	clunking sound from the suspension
Dec 2013 21700 mi	suspension bushing replacement for better parts by fiat
Mar 2014 28520 mi	engine mount defective
May 2014 32620 mi	The cluster was making a loud noise.
Sep 2014 42780 mi	had to replace oil pan because it was leaking clunking noise
Mar 2015 55800 mi	The radiator blew up. steering was shaking.
Nov 2015 62000 mi	Door handle broke Head unit not working

Fiat 500 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2013
Jun 2012 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.
Jul 2012 5000 mi	side skirt and body cleaned, adhesive promoter, 3M tape reapplied.
Apr 2013 10000 mi	Interior: Arm rest cracked.

Fiat 500 in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012 12000 mi	Took car in for (unrelated) recall work and I had them look at an oil leak. Studs on the exhaust manifold were leaking oil since new. Took quite a while to get parts in.
Sep 2016 37000 mi US $350	TPMS saying "unavailable". Replaced module but still getting error message. Need to take in again.
May 2018 46000 mi US $150	Replaced noisy rear wheel bearings.

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
Oct 2016 12000 mi	Engine stalling and not starting. Couldn't replicate. Battery was low, replaced under warranty.

Fiat 500 in Georgia, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013 23000 mi	Car sometimes would not start on first crank. Part ordered.
Mar 2014 31000 mi	Rear main seal had slight leak Passenger seat had become loose Clock ran fast On occasion the car will not start first crank but will fire off with no issue on second crank Was told a bulletin was out to replace rear badge
Jun 2015 50000 mi	Every now and then car won't start on first try but will fire right off on second try. After they did a tune up it starts rough after its sat for a while. They were unsuccessful at repair
Oct 2015 53500 mi	Tried to replace the air brick to fix issue and did not fix
Jan 2016 56700 mi US $50	Rear third brake light only lights when brake is pressed and hatch was open. Short in connection so when it closed it would turn off and not come on at all. May been related to TSB performed on rear washer nozzle.
Aug 2017 82000 mi US $450	Window regulator plastic piece broke causing rattling in window and loose. Was repaired.

Fiat 500 in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2018
Jul 2014 2300 mi	PCM update to fix an error where the engine temp gauge would rise to the max temp and a "check coolant" message would briefly display for about 5 seconds. front and rear emblems were replaced due to fading and bubbling.
Sep 2016 20000 mi US $176	Battery died. I bought the car w/ VERY low mileage in 2014 and frankly was surprised to see it die already. Replaced battery.
Aug 2018 38000 mi US $260	Sway bar links replaced because car was feeling/sounding clunkier than usual on rough road.

Fiat 500 in Oklahoma, United States May 2012 - Jul 2014
Sep 2012 6000 mi	There was a clunk and some free play in the steering. Dealer trimmed the steering shaft seal. The Dealer said there is a Technical Service Bulletin put out by Fiat regarding this problem, but I can' find it. Car needs to go back again.
Oct 2012 7000 mi	It took replacing the Intermediate steering shaft to get rid of the clunk noise and feel in the steering.
May 2013 10000 mi	Replaced the intermediate steering shaft again (this is the second replacement under warranty).

Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2012 6000 mi	Blue&Me had failure and would not read text messages. There was considerable distortion in sound quality when using Bluetooth; system was given update to correct issues. USB port stopped working and required replacement port.
Nov 2012 9000 mi	Transmission needed reprogrammed due to hard gear changes between 1st and 2nd gears and 2nd to 3rd gears.
Dec 2012 11000 mi	Engine was leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold due to incorrect spec of bolt metal (heat/cool at different rate than engine, causing a leak). Updated bolts installed to correct leak.
Jan 2013 13000 mi	Clock spring behind steering was defective and began making sounds (click/creak) when wheel was turned. Spring replaced and noise is gone.
May 2013 16000 mi	Wiper switch broke, replaced by dealer.
Jun 2013 17000 mi	Dealer did not hook up the horn button at the steering wheel when they removed it to replace broken wiper switch. Made return to dealer for correction. Received free oil change.
Aug 2013 19000 mi	Automatic transmission began making a whining/howling noise at around 55-60mph. Factory recommended replacement of entire transmission. Engine was leaking oil from rear main seal and oil pan gasket. Coating on leather steering wheel began to peel off, dealer replaced.
Sep 2013 21000 mi	Clunking in front suspension over bumps. Rear Fiat badge de-laminated. Clock spring behind steering wheel began making clicking/creaking noise again and required replacement. Rear washer sprayer was leaking down back window.

Fiat 500 in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Nov 2016
Jul 2015 21200 mi	TPMS warning (no reading) started triggering every time car started. Sometimes TPMS failure light also came on. Both go away after driving a minute or two. Tire pressures checked and fine.
Sep 2016 25000 mi US $100	Driver's door handle hinge pin broke. Replaced.
Oct 2016 25000 mi US $500	Hatch release failed. Wiring problem. Same problem repaired under warranty about four years ago.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
Dec 2015 47000 mi US $105	Rear tail light went out
Jul 2016 55800 mi US $163	Check engine light, code for misfire. Replaced spark plugs earlier than recommended and had fuel injectors cleaned. Fixed problem.
Nov 2016 64000 mi US $12	Replace daylight running bulbs
Feb 2017 74000 mi US $12	Replaced rear running and stop light bulbs
Dec 2017 90000 mi US $280	Replaced all shock absorbers and strut bearings.
Mar 2018 96000 mi US $45	Transmission selector cable bushing broke. Can fix this with a special bushing sold by Bushingfix.com for $35 instead of replacing the cable. The most difficult part is remove/replace the battery tray. There are several specialized wire harness clips that should be replaced on the battery tray. 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.

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Fiat 500 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 112000 mi US $1000	Timing belt

Fiat 500 in Oregon, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2014
Feb 2013 9300 mi	Pad on armrest broke off and I glued it back on myself.

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2014
Mar 2013 12000 mi	Clutch catastrophically failed preventing shifting of gears. Dealer said there were bent tabs on pressure plate. Replaced clutch, pressure plate, and release bearing.
Jun 2013 15000 mi	Shift lever adjustment was off following prior clutch repair resulting in not being able to shift into 5th. Dealer adjusted shifter.
Dec 2013 26000 mi	Clock was routinely slow and there is a TSB repair on this issue. Clock/odometer assembly was removed and returned for update. Standard shift, reverse continues to grind when moving into that gear.
Feb 2014 26000 mi	Minor oil pan leak causing burning smell at idle. Sold car prior to warranty repair. Dealer says common problem but usually much larger leak.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2022
Jul 2013 20000 mi US $5	Car's readout told me to check rear 'stop lamp'. Rear brake lamp burned out. Went to auto parts store, bought replacement and installed both rear brake lamps within 30 minutes. Its cool that the car told me what to do.
Oct 2016 71000 mi US $500	Multi air solenoid not operating properly
Nov 2016 71500 mi US $3600	Engine failure. Had to replace engine with low mile used engine.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2014
May 2012 19000 mi	Broken seat release handle on passenger side. Replaced under warranty at no cost.

Fiat 500 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jun 2014
Jan 2012 16400 mi	The air bag failure light came on. The tech discovered it was due to a faulty sensor in the driver's seatbelt. New seatbelt ordered.

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017 64000 mi US $200	Replace damaged engine guard

Fiat 500 in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2017 - May 2018
Sep 2017 65000 mi US $700	Replaced Alternator and battery
Feb 2018 70000 mi US $140	Replaced front rotors and pads.

Fiat 500 in Louisiana, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2011 2000 mi	Head gasket was faulty or improperly installed from factory. Hard starts, check engine light, coolant leaking into cylinders. FIAT took the engine back for quality control purposes and installed a new one. Delays because of special coolant.
Jun 2012 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 LCD elements in the instrument cluster multifunction display would be extremely dim after the car was parked in 90deg+ weather in direct sunlight for a few hours. The cluster was replaced.
Feb 2013 23300 mi	Driver's door speaker did not function. Took dealer a week to repair wiring harness, then many more days to replace various sensors they "later found problems with".

Fiat 500 in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Feb 2014 35800 mi	clutch failed. a fork and throw-out bearing, as well as the slave cylinder were relaced. a bolt into the valve cover had broken off. dealer said was caused by a tech during a prior trip. jounce bumpers replaced
Oct 2014 42300 mi	Rear Hatch won't open. Wire severed. second time this has been repaired.
Mar 2015 44000 mi	jounce bumpers again. this time replaced with new "end all" parts. A strut link was also replaced when it could not be removed (seized).

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
May 2013 14000 mi	Shift knob cover broke off.

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 3000 mi	A/C dash switch stopped working.

Fiat 500 in California, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015 88000 mi US $135	oil pressure warning light has come on intermittently. pretty sure not a real problem, just warning light
Dec 2015 95000 mi US $425	Rear hatch would not open, No quick release lever on this model version. Problem was common in Fiat 500./ Worn wiring harness at hinge of hatch. Only way to open hatch was to repair wiring.

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States May 2013 - Aug 2013
Jun 2013 7000 mi	Started making very loud knocking sound when clutch was pressed and as car de-accelerates. Initially diagnosed as faulty "throwout bearing". Then they ended up replacing clutch and pressure plate. Noise STILL exists. Return visit required.
Jul 2013 7000 mi	same knocking issue as before. This time transmission looked at; gear w/broken teeth found. Replaced but dealer had continued issues getting 5th/reverse gears to work. New transmission installed. Also, driver seat arm rest replaced.

Fiat 500 in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013 37100 mi	Seat recline mechanism failed--repaired under warranty.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013 46700 mi	Daytime running lights sometimes wouldn't turn on. Took car to dealer, dealer was unable to find a reason for the problem. Lights were working at that time. Since then the lights have always worked. No complaints or issues with the service.
Nov 2014 71100 mi	Rear windshield wiper not working. Dealership unable to determine source of problem or corective action.
Mar 2018 112000 mi US $160	Faulty thermostat replaced
May 2018 113000 mi	Clutch plate recall

Fiat 500 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Jan 2012 37500 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
Sep 2015 52000 mi	rear wheel bearings

Fiat 500 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2018
Sep 2017 69000 mi US $350	Repair squirrel damage. Squirrel ate through abs sensor wire.
Mar 2018 72000 mi	Trunk pull on inside came off. Removed interior trim and reinstalled.
Apr 2018 72000 mi US $200	Diagnose oil leak. Observing for now.

Fiat 500 in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Jan 2022
Jan 2014	Hatch struts premature wear. Gas gauge indicator does not indicate further consumption after it registers 68 km. Rear drivers brakes exhibits squealing/groaning noise.
Apr 2015 17040 mi	Failed pressure plate and worn clutch
Dec 2016 31000 mi	Clutch inoperative. Replaced clutch and pressure plate assembly. Also installed clutch stop under recall.
Nov 2021 55180 mi C $1500	replace brake pads, rotors and worn wheel bearing

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Oct 2012 1500 mi	AC motor replaced. making loud noise. Condensation forms within taillights. Tailights replaced. Clock within instrument cluster not holding correct time. Instrument cluster replaced. Passenger side weather stripping/molding molding causing excessive wind noise. replaced. Both drivers-side and passenger side interior/exterior door handles stick and won't open doors sometimes. feel loose. Parts ordered. Loud knocking noises when going over speed bumps
Mar 2013 6000 mi	Replaced interior door panels on both the dirver and passenger side to fix defective door handles. driver side door handle no longer locked door. Replaced both taillights as they were, again, getting condensation inside them. The handle on the passenger seat to push seat forward for backseat entry sticks and is difficult to lift. Passenger seat back was replaced. switch that changes temperature mode (air on the floor, defrost, mix air) doesn't stay in place in cold temperatures. Switched tightened.
Jun 2013 8000 mi	Tech from previous visit broke the plastic cover the bottom of the steering column. Replaced.

Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 9000 mi	Car was purchased back under lemon law due to many issues.

Fiat 500 in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Jul 2016
Feb 2016 32400 mi US $24	headlight (driver side)daytime running lights and break lights needed replacement

Fiat 500 in California, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2018
Nov 2015 48000 mi	Battery had 2 dead cells, car wouldn't start, dash went crazy.

Fiat 500 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 9000 mi	Leaking Clutch Fluid out of some seal. Replaced seal but still smelling. Will have to take car back in again.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Nov 2013 46000 mi	Ball Joint, Clicking in steering rod, all items replaced by dealer, had to get Chrysler involved however to ensure the work was done on warranty

Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012 8000 mi	AC in the car has been always weak but it stopped working at 6k miles. I took it to the FIAT dealer, they put new Freon, made sure that the dash controls were working and finally had to change the compressor because it wasn't starting at all
Oct 2012 8800 mi	Cigarette lighter stopped providing constant current. The problem was fixed by replacing the connector itself.

Fiat 500 in New Mexico, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 43000 mi	a small leak - with the o-ring

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012	Engine powers itself off when stopping (happened twice at stop lights). Check Battery and Check Oil light illuminate when engine stalls. the climate control portion of the instrument panel does not illuminate.

Fiat 500 in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014 44000 mi	The clutch plate was scored (???) per the dealership
Oct 2014 52000 mi US $24	I replaced the headlight bulb on the driver's side.
Sep 2017 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!
Feb 2021 98000 mi US $650	Replaced thermostat and gasket as well as the Purge Valve
Apr 2021 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.
Nov 2021 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!

Fiat 500 in California, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014 23500 mi	The top part of the armrest was loose. Replaced by dealer.

Fiat 500 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012 5580 mi	Front Suspension arm bushings replaced. Possibly caused by hitting big pothole on freeway, though no problem showed up until a few weeks later. No damage to tire or wheel.
Apr 2022 61256 mi C $580	Clutch replacement, normal wear and tear parts replacement.

Fiat 500 in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Nov 2014 26000 mi	Front hood would not latch shut. Front hood latch and cable replaced under warranty.
Mar 2015 28000 mi	CEL. 2 parts replaced

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014 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.
Jul 2014 17000 mi	Tachometer dial would fail randomly, showing very high or low numbers. Usually after a big bump.

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States May 2014 - Sep 2020
Jun 2014 28000 mi US $1075	While driving my clutch pedal became stiff and clutch would not disengage. I was told the clutch was burned but I suspect catastrophic clutch failure as reported by other owners. Clutch assembly replaced as will as throw out bearing.

Fiat 500 in California, United States May 2014 - Jan 2022
Jul 2016 19200 mi	Replace plastic steering wheel cover.

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 47000 mi	Air conditioner stopped blowing cold air around 42,000 miles.

Fiat 500 in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 23000 mi	took care to dealer for third time that ac stopped working. No definitive answer as to why the ac stops. they said " we think there is a problem with the -re charging system but not sure" so I traded it in for a 4 door

Fiat 500 in Michigan, United States May 2014 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015 28000 mi	Rear main seal failed repairs covered under warranty

Fiat 500 in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Feb 2015
Sep 2013 26000 mi	fuel pump replaced clunking suspension noise
Oct 2013 27000 mi	heater quit blowing hot air, fan only blew at lowest speed
Nov 2013 29000 mi	loud metallic noise when turning sharp
Aug 2014 42600 mi US $548	blower failure
Oct 2014 45300 mi US $292	replaced water pump et al
Jan 2015 49500 mi US $880	pressure plate replaced

Fiat 500 in Alabama, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013 37100 mi	Replace Engine

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 11000 mi	Preventative clutch replacement - manufacturer recall
Mar 2018 13000 mi US $400	Rear warped brake rotor replaced, required replacing the pair of rotors and brake shoes. Dealership also advised replacing front rotors and draining brake fluid -- politely declined.

Fiat 500 in Arizona, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 14000 mi	Engine oil leak was fixed under warranty. But now leaking worse than before.
Mar 2013 14000 mi	Oil leak. Rear main seal was replaced (again) as well as oil pan and various bolts.

Fiat 500 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2013 10883 mi	Clunking noise in front end was determined to be caused by faulty jounce bumpers; were replaced under warranty. Complained of clutch odour after highway driving, poor release. No fault found.
Apr 2013 11120 mi	Both hoses on coolant overflow bottle were found to be leaking during pressure test; faulty clamps were replaced under warranty.
Dec 2013 22504 mi	Defective pressure plate caused early clutch failure. Dealership replaced clutch assembly under warranty.
Feb 2014 22700 mi	Ventilation mode selector would not stay in defrost mode. Fixed, but in the process the dealership broke the adjacent recirc knob.
Apr 2014 24780 mi	Attempted to fix malfunctioning recirc knob; only partially fixed, and now lighting on the control unit flickers.
Jun 2014 27900 mi	Replaced 2nd defective control head (flickering lights, defective knob). Brackets for the rear seats that were visible from the hatch were rusting. Left, right, and center bracket replaced.
Nov 2014 30060 mi	Cylinder 1 misfire caused by rusted spark plug tube causing burnt coil & arcing plug. All three parts replaced. Several parts damaged by dealer during previous repair Electrical issue causing license plate lights to cut out. "Greened out" wiring discovered in tailgate handle - tailgate handle was replaced.
Dec 2014 30380 mi	Multi-cylinder misfire. One spark plug seal leaking, three spark plugs fouled, all replaced.
Mar 2015 31620 mi	Clunking noise over bumps returned for the third time. Bump stops and upper strut mounts replaced. Leaking coolant. Upper rad hose leaking; replaced hose and clamps. Leaking oil. Valve cover gasket replaced. New noises over bumps. Struts replaced.

Fiat 500 in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Jun 2016 37000 mi	Driver window modulator replaced; armrest broken & replaced
Aug 2016 38000 mi	Driver window module replaced again

Fiat 500 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012 10000 mi	The small triangular trim on the driver's side window was applied incorrectly, and needed to be replaced.

Fiat 500 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012 2790 mi	badge delaminating core changed and recharged after

Fiat 500 in British Columbia, Canada May 2012 - Apr 2014
Aug 2012 4640 mi	Transmission grinding when going into reverse. Clock in cluster running fast.
Dec 2012 6200 mi	Condensation inside tail lights

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2014
Dec 2012 17000 mi	shifter boot worked loose. new part ordered and replaced by dealer.

Fiat 500 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
Jul 2015 21200 mi	arm rest frame for driver side. Shift boot.
Jun 2016 30000 mi	Arm rest broke and was covered under warranty
Dec 2016 33000 mi US $500	Manual transmission replacement. Would not go into third gear. They covered majority of replacement with the rest under out of warranty assistance. 500$ copay.
Mar 2017 37000 mi US $78	Door handle broke on driver side. Google shows this as a common issue. Ordered door handle off Ebay and repaired myself from Youtube videos.

Fiat 500 in Georgia, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 60000 mi	Hatch release switch intermittent failure, hatch cannot be opened when in failure mode.

Fiat 500 in South Carolina, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2019
Sep 2012 8000 mi	When vehicle is turned to the right, AC set to recycle air, the fan blows much harder. Once turn is stopped or if a left turn is made, the level is less. NO FIX
Nov 2012 10000 mi US $123	Fuel filler door latch piece cracked and the door wouldn't stay closed
Jul 2013 25000 mi US $100	Badges had started getting hazed
Aug 2013 27000 mi	The TPMS system failed. I was told I "don't drive like other people" so they couldn't fix the car.
Dec 2014 63000 mi US $120	Spare tire would not deploy Car was having issues starting as well as clock was 'leaking' time.
Jan 2015 64000 mi US $500	Hit a pot hole on passenger side. Damaged rim and alignment. Over time ruined tires. Ordered new rims and tires, took for install and alignment. Ball joint was bad on DRIVER side. Also had to replace strut mount.
Apr 2015 64300 mi US $1140	Bad ball joints, upper strut mounts and bearings. Also replaced wheels & tires. Dealer doesn't sell 2012 part. Forces owners to buy later parts causing much extra expense. FIAT picked up about $300 in parts costs.
Jul 2017 86411 mi US $650	The lower control arm bushings at the rear of the lower control arms had torn badly on the driver's side and some on the passenger's side. I ordered the DNA racing lower control arms which were drop-shipped direct from Italy. Installation is a large job. Front bumper cover has to be removed as well as serious support members. On a positive note, once all bolted in, the alignment was spot on! On a negative note, the racing straight line arms do limit the maximum angle the steering can be turned as wheels will hit the control arm.
May 2018 93000 mi US $300	The wiring going through the roof to hatch grommet are all broken and the electric locks no longer work, nor the rear defog, nor does the rear wiper, nor can you open the hatch 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. BOTH windows need new regulators! One broke on it's own and the other had help from my 9 y/o ;) The rear defog has become detached from the window. AC was not cooling as it used to. Verified charge and levels were fine. Issue found to be bent fins on condenser coil. Due to the CHEAP design, they cannot be combed straight again. 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!)
Aug 2018 94000 mi US $120	Replaced the rotted trim pieces. Cut all wires from roof to hatch that pass through the grommet. Removed grommet and added new lengths of wire and hose to grommet. Spliced new hose and wires to existing and rear hatch functions were repaired.

Fiat 500 in California, United States May 2012 - Apr 2013
Oct 2012 4000 mi	USB port stopped recognizing my IPOD....removed two fuses to reset audio system...back to work!

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Fiat 500 in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013 6000 mi	Air directional piece on vent broken Clock running slow
Jul 2013 6500 mi	New instrument cluster installed to fix slow clock. Convertible top repaired. Replacement of a cracked "O" ring that caused oil leakage from the exhaust.
Aug 2013 9000 mi	Speedometer error of 1-2 MPH with new cluster. Replaced again. Convertible roof repair error. Repaired strap was looped over plastic cover.
Dec 2016 28000 mi US $425	Wheel bearings diagnosed as needing replacement soon, car now mostly in area w/o dealer. Repaired preemptively.
Mar 2018 34000 mi US $60	Headlamp bulbs replaced.

Fiat 500 in Nebraska, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 1600 mi	Short in heated seat wiring, causing AC fan to not work

Fiat 500 in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2017
Jul 2012 7300 mi	The FIAT bluetooth system, Blue and Me stopped working. Dealer had to order a new module. Part arrived the next day installation took about one hour.
Jun 2017 39000 mi US $250	Front brake pads.

Fiat 500 in Prince Edward Island, Canada Oct 2012 - Nov 2017
Jun 2013 12400 mi	Convertible top not working properly. Wind screen recall. oil leak Hole worn through in canvas top
Aug 2013 13600 mi	fixed oil leak replaced convertible top

Fiat 500 in California, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012 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?
Aug 2012 18200 mi	Open top quit working on auto again
Nov 2012 19000 mi	Went to another dealer that provided much better service. They replaced the pads, rotors, and calipers to eliminate the brake noise.
Dec 2012 19000 mi	Vehicle vibrate during acceleration between 41 and 53 mph.

Fiat 500 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 29000 mi	Some rattling near the convertible top. Window was lightly adjusted to address the issue.

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Fiat 500 in Maine, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
May 2013 4000 mi	Sensor for sunroof

Fiat 500 in North Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
Jan 2014 2500 mi US $114	starter issue
Oct 2014 14000 mi	Intermittant starter issues that the dealer could not repair!

Fiat 500 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2013
May 2012 2900 mi	clock loses time, requires new cluster
May 2013 9000 mi	tech bulletin 02-002-13 cold weather sound, replacement is a small rubber bumper in the strut assembly
Jun 2013 9000 mi	tech bulletin to replace strut bumpers due to noise, somewhat optional repair

Fiat 500 in Maryland, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
Oct 2012 5200 mi	Right tail lamp was misaligned and windows made "rattling" noise as they moved over their gaskets while going over bumps.

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