Fiat 500 — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| 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... | Excellent Reliability |
| 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 ... | Below Average |
| 2014 | 172 | CAR DOES NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. INSTRUMENT ... | Below Average |
| 2013 | 215 | TECH FOUND TRANSMISSION LEAKING AND SEALED WITH EP... | Avoid This Year |
| 2012 | 537 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT ... | Avoid This Year |