{"id":43815,"date":"2021-09-10T02:16:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T09:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=43815"},"modified":"2024-02-21T23:10:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T07:10:35","slug":"fiat-500-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/fiat-500-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiat 500 Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d10695-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d10695-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d10695-8a qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f2868d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-13bebd\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cda49-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cda49-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3cda49-00\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cda49-00 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cda49-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3cda49-00\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cda49-00 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3cda49-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3cda49-00\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_3cda49-00 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3cda49-00\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Fiat 500 is generally considered a reliable car. It has above-average reliability ratings from RepairPal and J.D. Power, scoring a 3.5 out of 5.0 and 70\/100, respectively.<\/li><li>Second-generation Fiat 500s were reported to have a couple of problems with their suspension, steering, and engine.<\/li><li>With regular maintenance, however, owners can avoid paying repair costs for their Fiat 500.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re in the market for a reliable car, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with a Fiat 500. Both new and older model years have something great to offer, from high safety ratings to excellent performance. Its resale value is also good, only depreciating by 61% in five years, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/caredge.com\/fiat\/depreciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarEdge.com\">CarEdge.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Fiat 500s Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fiat 500 enjoys above-average reliability ratings, with some model years scoring better than others. <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/fiat\/500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a> gave it a rating of 3.5 out of 5.0, ranking it 18th out of 21 subcompact cars in its category. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/cars\/2017\/fiat\/500\/hatchback-3d-pop-i4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"J.D. Power\">J.D. Power<\/a> rated the Fiat 500 a 70\/100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/cars.usnews.com\/cars-trucks\/fiat\/500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"US News &amp; World Report\">US News &amp; World Report<\/a> ranked the 2019 Fiat 500 12th out of 13 subcompact cars, giving it a rating of 5.9 out of 10. With these figures, it&rsquo;s apparent that with careful handling and regular maintenance, the Fiat 500 can easily enjoy a long service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From tropic views to city streets, your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIAT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#FIAT\">#FIAT<\/a> #500 has you covered. (Photo credit: Pam J.) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J3akIGqyhI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/J3akIGqyhI\">pic.twitter.com\/J3akIGqyhI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FIAT USA (@FIATUSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FIATUSA\/status\/736205323019620352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"May 27, 2016\">May 27, 2016<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Fiat 500 Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the Fiat 500 is one dependable car, it still has its fair share of problems. Here are the most commonly reported issues for different model years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suspension Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some owners of the 2015 Fiat 500, problems with its suspension system are common for the model year. Several drivers heard clunking noises after going over bumps, hitting the brakes, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/popping-noise-when-turning-common-causes-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"going around the curb\">going around the curb<\/a>. In some cases, their car also bucked wildly after hitting potholes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they took their vehicle to the dealer, most of them learned that the right shock was blown out and the left shock was worn out because of it. They had to have both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/fiat\/500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shocks\">shocks<\/a> replaced with a new set to resolve this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steering Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steering problems are among the most reported 2013 Fiat 500 problems. Many owners have complained that their car produces odd noises when they&rsquo;re turning. Most of them had to replace their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/steering-column\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"steering column\">steering column<\/a> to fix their ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-Fiat-500-Lounge-Wikimedia-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Fiat 500 Lounge Wikimedia\" class=\"wp-image-43824\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-Fiat-500-Lounge-Wikimedia-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-Fiat-500-Lounge-Wikimedia-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-Fiat-500-Lounge-Wikimedia-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-Fiat-500-Lounge-Wikimedia-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-Fiat-500-Lounge-Wikimedia-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-Fiat-500-Lounge-Wikimedia.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Steering problems are among the most reported 2013 Fiat 500 problems. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2013_Fiat_500_Lounge_1.2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Wikimedia\">Wikimedia<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, several drivers had to deal with a faulty lower steering column shroud, which they had to replace to restore their car&rsquo;s superb steering. As of this writing, Fiat has not issued any official recalls to fix these steering problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many owners of the 2013 Fiat 500 also experienced problems with the wiring in their vehicle&rsquo;s steering column. In fact, in June 2014, Fiat issued a recall on a number of models that had wiring that was prone to premature wear. This means that the wiring could cause electrical failure anytime, increasing the risk for road accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many owners of the 2013 Fiat 500 complained about a variety of engine problems. Some of them noticed that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"check engine light activated\">check engine light activated<\/a> after having the oil changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several 2013 Fiat 500 drivers also had to deal with engine exhaust problems. Most of them were able to resolve the issue by getting an engine valve replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Remove and Replace Valves in a Cylinder Head -EricTheCarGuy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qEe8C5u1LWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners experienced having the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/low-oil-pressure-symptoms-and-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"low oil pressure\">low oil pressure<\/a> warning light come on even though the oil level was fine. Sometimes, their check engine light would illuminate while they&rsquo;re driving at 65 mph. Afterward, their engine would emit white smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affected 2013 Fiat 500s may also exhibit a sudden loss of power. More often than not, only an engine replacement can fix this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, Fiat issued several recalls and technical service bulletins to resolve most of these dangerous engine problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior Accessory Troubles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners of the 2012 Fiat 500 have complained about problems with their car&rsquo;s interior accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2012-Fiat-500-Interior-Wikimedia-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"2012 Fiat 500 Interior Wikimedia\" class=\"wp-image-43825\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2012-Fiat-500-Interior-Wikimedia-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2012-Fiat-500-Interior-Wikimedia-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2012-Fiat-500-Interior-Wikimedia-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2012-Fiat-500-Interior-Wikimedia-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2012-Fiat-500-Interior-Wikimedia-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2012-Fiat-500-Interior-Wikimedia.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Some owners of the 2012 Fiat 500 have complained about problems with their car&rsquo;s interior accessories. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2012_Fiat_500_Interior_(6879416809).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Wikimedia\">Wikimedia<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These problems include the clock running fast and not keeping time accurately, the key getting stuck in the ignition, the odometer blinking, and the phone system not working. Many drivers have also reported that their seats&rsquo; forward recline lever was faulty and their power door locks would fail or only work intermittently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the wide variety of complaints about the 2012 Fiat 500&rsquo;s interior accessories, Fiat has yet to issue a recall for any of these problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Pressure Plate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many owners of the 2012 Fiat 500 have had problems with their vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/clutch-pedal\/fiat\/500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clutch pedal\">clutch pedal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/pressure-plate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pressure plate\">pressure plate<\/a>. The issues can occur in vehicles with as little as 24,000 miles on the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they reportedly try shifting into 4th gear, the clutch pedal sticks to the floor, keeping them from shifting gears. In some cases, the clutch would start slipping under load of acceleration. This can happen as early as 16,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the owners brought their cars to the dealer for a diagnosis, most of them found that the clutch leaf springs that hold the clutch against the flywheel are weak. This allowed the clutch to slip under load. Unfortunately, despite these complaints, Fiat has not issued any recalls to resolve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premature Ball Joint Wear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some owners of the 2012 Fiat 500, problems with the ball joint are common for some model units. The ball joints in some units are prone to premature wear because they were not fully pressed into the lower control arms. Replacing the upper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/control-arm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"control arms\">control arms<\/a> and the worn-out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ball-joint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ball joints\">ball joints<\/a> usually resolved this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re in the market for a Fiat 500, be prepared to embrace the good and the potential bad. As long as you know the issues that the specific model year you&rsquo;re planning to get may have, buying it should come with little risk. Knowing what to watch out for will also help you avoid costly repairs through preventive maintenance, so you can maximize the service life of your subcompact car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Replacement Parts for Your Fiat 500<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A day spent on the road without your reliable Fiat 500 is no fun at all. You&rsquo;ve probably enjoyed some of the best drives on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fiat\/500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fiat 500\">Fiat 500<\/a>, and leaving it to gather dust in the garage is a way to waste its potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace your Fiat 500&rsquo;s damaged or worn-out parts without any hassle here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>. We have all the replacement parts, upgrades, and accessories you need to get your daily driver looking and running like it&rsquo;s brand new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply enter your Fiat&rsquo;s specifications into our vehicle selector to start browsing our catalog for compatible parts. Use the search filters to find products according to your preferred brand, price range, quantity, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worried about quality? Don&rsquo;t be. All our products passed the highest quality control standards from the most trusted names in the industry, so you&rsquo;re sure to get parts that are built to last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at CarParts.com, you&rsquo;ll never have to worry about breaking the bank for your repairs. All our products come with a low-price and lifetime replacement guarantee to help you get the best value for your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our products today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>When you&rsquo;re in the market for a reliable car, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with a Fiat 500. 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