Worst 2015 Fiat 500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Fiat 500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 30 | — | 1 | 40,565 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 1 | — | 33,311 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | — | 1 | 32,549 mi | |
| ENGINE | 12 | 1 | — | 44,248 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | — | 92,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 38,717 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 56,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 55,607 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | 1 | — | 28,167 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 8,480 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | 1 | 64,132 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 13,729 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 1 | — | 22,193 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 40,001 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 24,715 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 52,652 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 65,350 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 8,700 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 44,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2015 Fiat 500
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~55,711 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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.
Other Fiat 500 Years
Wider context: See the full Fiat 500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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