Worst 2016 Fiat 500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Fiat 500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 1 | — | 27,328 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 14,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 12,808 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 23,780 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 4,558 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Fiat 500
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~51,924 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 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."
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."
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
Wider context: See the full Fiat 500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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