2013 Fiat 500

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2020· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS FLICKERING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PCM AND ECM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LIKE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V291000 (POWERTRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,200.

• 12/29/2016· POWER TRAIN

  2013 FIAT 500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL NOTICE 16V-302. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, THE CLUTCH WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THEY WOULD NOT BE PERFORMING ANY RECALLS, UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR. *JB

• 12/28/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE FIAT HAS CONTINUOUS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS. MANY TIMES IT WON'T SHIFT OUT OF 2ND OR 3RD GEAR AT ALL EVEN WHEN GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE RPM STAYS AT 3-4 WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT IS ALSO DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT FEELING LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO EXPLODE. IN MID-NOVEMBER I WAS LOOKING ONLINE AS TO A POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND FOUND A RECALL "S34" THAT BEGAN ON 11/10/16 WHERE IT IS DESCRIBED AS "THE CLUTCH DIAPHRAGM SPRING CAN FRACTURE & FAIL, CAUSING AN INABILITY TO SWITCH GEARS". THE REMEDY WAS TO INSTALL A CLUTCH PEDAL LIMITER & CLUTCH PEDAL SWITCH. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY AT THIS TIME. I WENT ON THIS WEBSITE AGAIN AND NOW THERE IS NO RECALLS LISTED? CALLED SEVERAL PEOPLE INCLUDING THE FCA RECALL LINE AND THERE ISN'T A RECALL FOR THIS CAR. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE BEFORE I SAW MANY COMMENTS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE RECALL S34 PART, SO A SOLUTION WAS NEVER REACHED.

• 12/28/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE TWO DEALERS CONTACTED DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

• 12/21/2019· SERVICE BRAKES

  NOT JUST "HAPPENED", BUT RATHER CONSTANTLY HAPPENING. THE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN" DATE BELOW IS WHEN IT STARTED, RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT IT. EVERY SINGLE TIME BRAKING SPEED REACHES AROUND 6MPH: AS I BRAKE FROM OVER 7MPH, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY GRAB, DECELERATING ALMOST VIOLENTLY. 1 OF MY FRIENDS BOUGHT A 2014, & ANOTHER LEASED A 2016, & THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I'M A MEMBER OF FIAT500USERS.COM & IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY SINGLE VEHICLE OF THIS MODEL HAS THE SAME ISSUE, REGARDLESS OF MANUFACTURING DATE.

• 12/20/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I stepped out of my car and shut my door by accident with my keys still in the car and all the doors locked on my car and locked me out. This is not a normal thing. My keys, my phone, and my purse were all in the car I am very thankful a child was not in there locked in. It was very cold out and raining. I had to use Walgreens office phone and they were not supposed to allow that but did thankfully. The police came and got me in my car. Ever since my car locked me out my door handles do not work. I have to leave my passenger window down at all times to get in my car. It rains in my car and on my passenger seat. I use the passenger window so I am not sitting in a wet seat so I just crawl through the passenger side after I stick my hand in the hole where the window should be to open my door and actually get in my usually wet car. I was sitting in Walgreens parking lot car was off and keys in seat. Please let me know if you need a police report. I have to locate the officer and get him to send me the report then upload it. He got me back in my car

• 12/14/2018· POWER TRAIN

  MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN RECALL 16V302000 SO I CONTACTED FIAT. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT REGISTERED AS AN EFFECTED VEHICLE. I HAVE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION RUN INTO PROBLEMS SHIFTING, THE CAR WOULD PHYSICALLY NOT GO INTO GEAR UNTIL A DOWNSHIFT FIRST OCCURRED. THIS HAS CAUSED DRASTIC SLOWDOWNS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC.

• 12/14/2017· SEAT BELTS

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCKEVITT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (700 SHATTUCK AVE #100, BERKELEY, CA 94705, (510) 848-2206). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED FOR $400 AND THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD RETRACT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. CHRYSLER STATED THAT THEY WOULD OPEN A TICKET AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. *TT

• 12/12/2017· VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED ABRUPTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE ALFA ROMEO OF MANHATTAN DEALER (629 W 54TH ST, NEW YORK, NY) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.

• 12/07/2020· EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  DEALRS ARE AWARE OF THE FUEL TANK ISSUES, IT REFUSE TO FILL THE TANK THE NORMAL WAY. YOU HAVE TO KEEP PUMPING EVER SECOND UNTIL THE FULE TANK IS FULL. DEAL ADVICE TO CORRCT THE ISSUE, THE FUL TANK WAS BE REPLACE A $1000 ? VALUE. I REPORTED THE ISSUE AUG 8,2020 CASE # 76990681 TO THE FCA/MOPAR 800-853-1403. NOTHING HAS BEEN CORRECTED ON THE ISSUE, IM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS FUELING MY CAR WITH GAS. ELECTRIC ISSUE AS WELL, FRONT AND REAR LIGHT BUBBLE KEEP BURING OUT. DEALER NAME ED PAYNE2101 E EXPRESSWAY 83, WESLACO, TX 78599 (956) 272-1902

• 12/07/2016· AIR BAGSCrash

  TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ETS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, A CONCUSSION, AND MUSCLE SPASMS THROUGHOUT THE BODY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

• 12/06/2022· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  In 2019 my 2013 500e wouldn't start/take a charge. I towed it to the dealer and after more than a month and $2250 they replaced the PIM module and HV battery pack. Fast forward to 2022 and I received the SERVICE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM error. I drove the car to the dealer. They are claiming the failure is the HV battery cooling system is leaking coolant in to the battery itself and the only repair is full replacement. They are also claiming the battery is not under any warranty at this time. Any thoughts or advice on next steps would be appreciated. I cannot believe the HV battery would need to be replaced twice in 3 years.

• 12/06/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL UP GAS AT A FUEL FILLING STATION THE CAR WILL NOT TAKE IN ANY FUEL FROM THE GAS STATION PUMP. IT REACTS LIKE THE TANK IS FULL BUT IT IS NOT. A VERY SMALL STEADY FLOW OF FUEL WILL FLOW (APPROX 20CENTS) AND THEN OVERFLOW AS IF IT IS FULL. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AT THAT THE GAS PUMP AND HAS ALSO CAUSED ME TO RUN OUT OF FUEL ON THE FREEWAY AS WELL WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. FIAT DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF THIS ISSUE, BUT I AM FINDING 1000'S OF OWNERS ONLINE WITH THE SAME ISSUE.

• 12/02/2019· POWER TRAIN

  I WAS STOPPED, WAITING FOR A GREEN LIGHT IN MODERATE MORNING TRAFFIC; MY CAR WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE LIGHT CHANGED, I MOVED ... COULD NOT ENGAGE ANY GEARS OTHER THAN FIRST AND REVERSE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A SMALL BUSINESS MALL; ONLY 1ST AND REV. I CALLED FOR AAA, I WAS NOT THAT FAR FROM THE DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED THIS USED FIAT IN JANUARY 2017- APPROXIMATE MILEAGE 19,600 IN THAT MONTH. THE DEALER DIDN'T CARE ABOUT MY DIFFICULTIES; WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT FOR 3-5 DAYS AND THEN WOULD AUTOMATICALLY ATTACH A $275 CHARGE - "JUST TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT". I ASKED THEM TO NOT LOOK AT IT AND LEFT WITH MY RIDE. THE DEALER'S FIRST EFFORT WAS TO LOOK AT MY FIAT'S WARRANTY STATUS - NONE, EXPIRED DUE TO DATE ON JANUARY 7, 2017!! TWO DAYS LATER, I RETURNED, I COULD NOT HAVE AAA TOW ME FROM THAT LOCATION SO, - HAVING JUST 1ST AND REV, I DROVE OUT INTO A BUSY BOULEVARD TO 'RELOCATE' THE CAR FOR A TOW TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP NEAR MY HOME. THERE, A FEW DAYS LATER IT WAS DETERMINED THE TRANS AXLE HAD FAILED; HE PREPARED AN ESTIMATE OF $2,700 TO REPLACE IT WITH A USED TRANS AXLE. I AM A 76 YEAR OLDSENIOR CITIZEN TRYING TO SURVIVE ON JUST SS; AFTER A LENGTHY TIME TRYING TO CONVINCE FCA THEIR CAR FAILED AT 19,600 AND SEEKING PRO BONO LITIGATION, I FINALLY HAD TO TAKE OUT A PERSONAL LOAN THAT WILL COST ME $3,762!!! THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP HAS VERY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ON STAFF, THEIR VP WORKED IN NASCAR THEIR SHOP IS AAA CERTIFIED. NONE OF THESE QUALITIES ARE PROVIDED BY THE DEALER. SINCE AUGUST 15TH I HAVE A USED TRANS AXLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES ON IT FROM AN ABARTH ON MY CAR. TO DATE IT'S PERFORMING 'OKAY'. THERE IS LITTLE TRUST WHENEVER I DRIVE IT; I'M NOT TRUSTING IT ENOUGH TO TAKE A LONG TRIP. WHEN I GOT THE FIAT, THE TIRES WERE ALMOST BALD (DANGEROUS); THEY WERE REPLACED IN JANUARY 2018, OTHER 'ISSUES' ARE SLOWLY APPEARING, BROKEN DASH VENTS, ETC.

• 12/01/2023· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the RPM failed to exceed 2,500 RPM. The contact stated that upon applying added pressure to the accelerator pedal, the RPMs increased, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact who is an independent mechanic, determined that the failure was related to the recall. The contact stated that he stopped driving the vehicle due to safety issues. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact only one part per week was being shipped to dealers. The failure mileage was approximately 3,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

• 11/28/2018· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  MY HEADLIGHTS WERE INTERMITTENTLY FAILING TO TURN OFF, DRAINING THE BATTERY AND CAUSING THE NEED TO JUMP THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES OVER A COUPLE OF MONTHS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SHOP (BILL SMITH) AND IT WAS FOUND TO BE WORKING PROPERLY, NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND WITH THE BODY CONTROL MODULE OR ANY OTHER SYSTEM. THEN NEXT WEEK I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL TO REPROGRAM POWER CONTROL MODULE AND THIS CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO STAY ON PERMANENTLY, CONSTANTLY DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE DEALER (BOB BAKER CARLSBAD) REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR EVEN RE-DO THE RECALL PROGRAMMING OR DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. SUBSEQUENTLY ANOTHER DEALER (JACK POWELL) FOUND THAT AFTER THE RECALL WORK THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS NOW DAMAGED. THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED OR WORSENED BY THE RECALL WORK AND THE BOB BAKER REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE THEY CAUSED.

• 11/25/2024· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the clutch pedal was depressed; however, the pedal was sticking and failed to respond as designed. The contact was almost involved in a crash due to the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle then started operating as needed after the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 195,000. VIN tool showed no open recall.

• 11/25/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

• 11/21/2024· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that there was a jingling sound coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the contact stated that while the clutch was depressed, the vehicle jerked and then rolled forward. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the hard braking warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact was fearful of driving the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

• 11/21/2016· SUSPENSION

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 01/05/17*LJ CONSUMER HAS TAKEN CAR IN COUPLE TIMES DUE TO SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER CORRECT MPH. ON 12/12/2016- VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO "DON JACKSON ALFA ROMEO & FIAT TO INSTALL RECALL PARTS. UPDATED 9/5/18*JB

• 11/21/2014· TIRES

  THE TIRES ON THIS FIAT ARE PIRELLI NERO ZERO . ALL FOUR ARE VERY CHOPPY AND BADLY WORN. THEY WERE ROTATED AT 5,000 MILES. THE ROAD NOISE IS SO LOUD IT OVERPOWERS THE FACTORY RUMBLING OF THE FLOW THROUGH EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE TIRES AFFECT THE HANDLING AS I GET VIBRATIONS AND THE CAR DARTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. *TR

• 11/19/2018· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE I DRIVE AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO FIAT AND THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. FIAT HAS A RECALL ON MY TYPE OF CAR EXCEPT FCA US LLC SAID MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 16V302000. I DO NOT WANT PASSENGERS TO BE IN MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF DEATH. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DANGER TO MYSELF AND OTHERS.

• 11/16/2023· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  The car is difficult to accelerate and makes a loud hum over 50. It wont shift into reverse. It is confirmed that it is a transmission issue and the whole thing has to be replaced. I found on a mechanic's site that there is an open recall S34 however my VIN is not included despite the fact that my car has the same issue as the recall. The clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

• 11/10/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

• 11/09/2018· AIR BAGSCrash

  TAKATA RECALL - WE HIT A DEER WITH OUR 2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. OVER $5,000 IN DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

• 11/04/2025· POWER TRAIN

  While driving 40mph, pressed clutch and the transmission would not shift into gear. Car began to slow in traffic ans I was unable to accelerate as the clutch would not engage a gear. Mamaged to sagely get iff road. No fluid leaks found. Would shift into gear with car off. Gear selection works, not a shift cable issue.

• 11/03/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  WIRING BETWEEN BODY AND TRUNK LID BREAKS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND SHIELDING NOT PROTECTING THE WIRES.. 4 WIRES BROKEN CAUSING THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT TO NOT BE LIT. THIS IS A TICKETABLE OFFENSE IN MASSACHUSETTS AND RESULTS IN A SURCHARGE ON THE DRIVERS LICENSE.

• 11/02/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  CLUTCH PETAL TRANMISSION NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INDICATING DAMAGE IT MAY BE THE SAME PART THAT WAS RECALLED BUT I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AFTER RECALL PERIOD CLOSED FOR WORK DONE ON VEHICLE. I NEED TO KNOW IS THERE ANY TYPE OF EXTENSION OR WAIVER THAT CAN BE GIVEN TO FIX ISSUE.

• 10/30/2013· AIR BAGS

  EXPERIENCED REPEATED FAILURE OF THE AIR BAG SAFETY SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR FOUR TIMES AND FAILURE REOCCURED AT BETWEEN 1 AND 80 MILES DISABELING THE AIR BAG SAFETY SYSTEM. *TR

• 10/27/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. WHILE TURNING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMPUTER BE REPROGRAMMED. THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

• 10/26/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  On Sept. 5, 2023 I took our Fiat 500 2013 model c in for air condition repair to Winter Haven Fiat service Dept. After I brought it home on Sept. 8th it started making strange noise, so i took it to local auto repair. They advised me that it was a clutch problem. I called Fiat service and they said they had good news and bad news. The clutch problem was under recall but they have been unable to get parts. they gave me the number for Fiat customer service and I called. At first I was told parts were available and to take car in for fix. Service dept. again said they couldn't get parts and not to drive car and not to bring it to them until they got parts. I was told to expect parts Oct 1st. then Oct. 13th , Then Oct. 23. Service dept also got these dates of delivery, but parts never came. then when i questioned parts not coming, i was told by case worker that service dept had cancelled my part order. The service dept denies this and since they are vin specific they couldn,t reorder. My caseworker has been unable to answer any questions as to if parts made, being made or if they even will. When i expect answers I am given a new case manager. I have an undriveable car that I need. I was told not to drive it by Fiat service manager as it could totally fail on highway and cause an accident and driving it can cause further damage to clutch.

• 10/24/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 10/23/2024· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle failed to shift into park after stopping. While shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to move after the gear selector was placed in the desired gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V817000 (Power Train). The contact called a towing company. The tow truck driver was able to re-attach the gear shifter cable, but the failure recurred. While reversing slowly to parallel park, the gear shifter cable detached again. The contact reattached the shifter cable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 128,300.

• 10/23/2020· POWER TRAIN

  HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INCLUDED IN FCA RECALL 16V302000. AS WITH MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE NHTSA, FCA AND THE DEALERSHIP ARE DENYING MY VIN IS COVERED IN THE RECALL, BUT I HAVE A 2013 MANUAL TRANSMISSION FIAT 500, AND THE RECALL INCLUDES 2012-2016 MODEL YEARS. THE CABLE HAS NOT BROKEN YET, BUT I AM HAVING GREAT DIFFICULTY GETTING THE CAR TO SHIFT INTO 1ST AND REVERSE. THE RECALL SPECIFICALLY SAYS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH IF THE CABLE BREAKS WHILE OPERATING THE CAR, BUT FCA IS CLEARLY NO COVERING UNDER RECALL ALL OF THE VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. SO, AN OTHERWISE PERFECTLY MAINTAINED CAR IS NOW LEAVING ME QUESTIONING IT'S SAFETY. THANKS FIAT FOR NOT ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THE VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM!

• 10/21/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER AND CLUTCH FAILED, AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 10/20/2016· ENGINE

  THE CLUTCH COVER DIAPHRAGM SPRING MAY FATIGUE AND/OR FRACTURE. SAFETY RISK: A FAILED CLUTCH COVER DIAPHRAGM SPRING MAY RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH, SHIFT GEARS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. REMEDY: IMPLEMENT A CLUTCH PEDAL LIMITER AND A CLUTCH PEDAL SWITCH. RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE

• 10/19/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 10/16/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED BOTH FRONT WINDOW REGULATORS AT $189.00 EACH. THE PLASTIC PIECT BREAKS OFF. WHEN I TOOK IT TO FIAT THE REPAIR GUY SAID HE IS CHANGING OUT ABOUT 4 A DAY. I REPLACED MINE IN 2015 AND YET AGAIN THE SAME PIECE HAS BROKEN OFF. HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL AS MANUFACTURE DEFECT? I HAVE ATTACHED PHOTO.

• 10/13/2023· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth equipped with a Madness Autoworks Fiat 500 Short Shifter Kit/Adjustable/Madness. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to shift the gear shifter, the vehicle was not responding. The shifter began to move in a circular motion making it impossible to drive the vehicle. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side and noticed that the shifter had fractured in half. The contact was able to obtain a different part and replaced the part at the location of the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a recall had been issued on the part. The contact was offered the new replacement part. The failure mileage was unknown.

• 10/13/2018· POWER TRAIN

  TRANSMISSION LOST GEARS WHILE MERGING WITH TRAFFIC. DUE TO SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING FAILURE. LOST 3RD, 4TH & 5TH YEAR. THIS HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS OWNERS STRANDED. HTTP://WWW.FIAT500USAFORUM.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?21879-LOST-SOME-GEARS-SHIFTER-BROKEN/PAGE3

• 10/10/2018· POWER TRAIN

  EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS, AND ONCE THE CAR STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY; WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO THIRD GEAR TO MOVE THE CAR. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED 10/09/2018 I WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE GEARS; THE MANUAL GEARSHIFT WOULD NOT ENTER ANY GEAR. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHILE ON THE ROAD, AS YOU ARE UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. I CALLED FCA AND THEY ADVISED THAT THIS IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, BUT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUES AS THOSE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO TOW THE THE VEHICLE A 2ND TIME TO A FCA REPAIR SHOP WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT A) THEY CAN FIX IT; B) THEY WILL COVER ANY OF THE COSTS INCURRED; C) THEY WOULD INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION OR VEHICLE IN THE REPORTING OF THOSE AFFECTED BY THE (ALREADY KNOWN) S34 RECALL. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 80K MILES AND I CONSISTENTLY BROUGHT IT TO FCA DEALERSHIP AND SERVICE CENTERS SINCE PURCHASE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.

• 10/08/2014· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  WIPER FLUID RESERVOIR LEAKING AND CAN NOT HOLD FLUID FOR WIPER. WENT TO DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY BUT NO PARTS TO REPLACE AND NO ETA OF PARTS. CONTACTED THE FIAT USA ABOUT PARTS AND WAS TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT GIVE ANY ETA ON PARTS. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IN HOUSTON IN RAINY SEASON AND CAN NOT CLEAR WINDSHIELD WITH WIPER FLUID WHEN DRIVING. WHEN CALLING THE FIAT USA, SERVICE REP CAN NOT HELP AND WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY UPPER LEVEL MANAGEMENT CONTACT TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. *TR

• 10/05/2020· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  CEL ALERT: P0071 OBD II ERROR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. THE FORUMS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW TO FIX THIS. THERE IS A FAULTY THERMOSTAT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR THAT REQUIRES THE ENTIRE MIRROR TO BE ( $117 FROM AUTO ZONE ) A 25 THERMOSTAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT SHOULD ACTUALLY NEED REPLACEMENT

• 10/04/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 10/03/2019· STEERING

  STEERING SHAFT/INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/INSIDE STEERING COLUMN ISSUE, OUR CAR HAS BARELY 19K MILES.

• 10/03/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/05/2017*CT UPDATED 01/23/17.*JB

• 10/02/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE WHITE CLIP WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MASTER CYLINDER ROD HAS BROKEN AND COME OFF THE CLUTCH PEDAL

• 09/28/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  THE WIRE HARNESS GOING TO THE TRUNK LID IS DEFECTIVE. THE WIRES BREAK AND THE DEALER REPAIRS THE BREAKS WITH A SPLICE WHICH DOESN'T LAST. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR THIS DEFECT IN 2017. THEY PERFORMED THE FACTORY REPAIR PER THE SERVICE MANAGER CHARLIE THIBAULT. I EXPRESSED CONCERNS FOR THE REPAIR SINCE IT WAS SOMETHING I COULD HAVE PERFORMED. HE SAID IF THE REPAIR FAILS THEY WILL REVIEW AND DECIDE IF IT WILL BE COVERED IN THE FUTURE. THE REPAIR FAILED IN 2020, LESS THAN 20,000 MILES SINCE THE ORIGINAL REPAIR. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEN IN THE WINTER AND IT IS STORED IN THE GARAGE SO THIS IS NOT DUE TO HARSH CONDITIONS. I CONTACTED FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES (FCA) TO SEEK THEIR ASSISTANCE. THEY SUGGESTED REQUESTING A SERVICE APPOINTMENT TO GET THE DEALERSHIP INVOLVED. I DID THIS AND FCA REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THEY SAID THE REPAIR HAS A 2 YEAR WARRANTY. WIRING HARNESSES SHOULD NOT FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS. LOOKING AT THE FIAT FORUMS THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE DEFECT CAN RESULT IN A SURCHARGEABLE OFFENSE IN MA OR AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE LIGHTS NOT WORKING OR POSSIBLY A FIRE WHEN THE HARNESS BREAKS. THE ATTACHED PICTURES SHOW THE ORIGINAL DEFECT, THE NEW DEFECT, THE UNTAPED REPAIR WHEN IT FAILED A SECOND TIME, THE POOR REPAIR WITH WIRES NOT SEALED AFTER FIRST REPAIR. FIAT CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE AND BE FORCED TO MAKE A PERMANENT REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM THAT WILL LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR.

• 09/27/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 09/26/2019· POWER TRAIN

  WHILE DRIVING, I LOST THE ABILITY TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS USING THE MANUAL SHIFT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE CLUTCH AND IT COST ME $2600. THIS LOST OF SHIFTING IS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL FOR FIATS BY MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.