2016 Fiat 500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Fiat 500.

20152017
Complaints
27
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2016 Fiat 500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:27,328 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Fiat 500.

Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,328
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2016 Fiat 500

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~51,892 vehicles.

24V474000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
~12,675 affected

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."

16V667000Equipment:other:labels · Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~32 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

16V302000Manual Transmission
~39,185 affected

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.

Other Fiat 500 Years

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2016 Fiat 500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Fiat 500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Fiat 500 has 27 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 27,328 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Fiat 500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,328 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Fiat 500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Fiat 500 include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Fiat 500 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 51,892 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Fiat 500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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