Worst 2013 Fiat 500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Fiat 500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 76 | 1 | 2 | 60,495 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | 1 | 36,686 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | — | 52,283 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | 1 | — | 21,033 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 7 | — | 38,883 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 67,891 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 3 | — | 51,629 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | 22,554 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 22,800 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 4,250 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Fiat 500
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~94,824 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
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2013 Fiat 500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Fiat 500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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