Question 1

Is the Fiat 500 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Fiat 500 has 1,116 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2018 (5 complaints), 2017 (19 complaints), 2016 (27 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (537 complaints), 2013 (215 complaints), 2014 (172 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Fiat 500 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012, 2013, 2014 Fiat 500. The 2012 model has the most complaints (537) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Fiat 500?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Fiat 500 are 2018 (5 complaints), 2017 (19 complaints), 2016 (27 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2018	5	BOUT THE CAR AND WAS CLEANING THE SEATS (I'M A SMO...	Excellent Reliability
2017	19	THE MILES INDICATOR FLASHES. PURCHASED 8/21/17 AND...	Above Average
2016	27	THE CAR STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHW...	Above Average
2015	141	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT ...	Average
2014	172	CAR DOES NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. INSTRUMENT ...	Below Average
2013	215	TECH FOUND TRANSMISSION LEAKING AND SEALED WITH EP...	Below Average
2012	537	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT ...	Avoid This Year

Fiat 500 — All Years

Fiat 500 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid