Fiat 500 problems by year
774 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 7 Fiat 500 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
2012 (394)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fewer complaints | 5 | 1 | — | |
| 2017 Fewer complaints | 13 | 1 | — | |
| 2016 Fewer complaints | 14 | 3 | — | |
| 2015 | 92 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2014 | 124 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2013 | 164 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2012 Most complained | 394 | 3 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Fiat.