The Lemon Index2018 Fiat 500. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Seats | 50% |
| Brakes | 50% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
24V474000 Jun 2024 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk. A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
19E044000 Jul 2019 Power Train / Manual Transmission / Floor Shift Assembly
Defect. DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.
Risk. If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 90
Fiat filed 90 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer
- Door Hinge Assembly Side door hinge noisy
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 3 HB FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Fiat 500 Abarth 3 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 28 / 33 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Premium | $2,750 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 121 / 103 / 112 | Electricity | $650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2012–2019 Fiat 500, 21.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 1 | 147K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 92K |
| Oil changes & service | 3 | 90K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 88K |
| Brakes & ABS | 3 | 82K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 67K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 65K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 38K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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