2017 Fiat 500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Fiat 500.

20162018
Complaints
19
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Fiat 500 Problems

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

#14 complaints

Electrical Faults

#23 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Brakes

Considering a 2017 Fiat 500?

Check the actual VIN — every car is different.

This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check VIN Free

All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Fiat 500.

Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

Search Owner Complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Fiat 500. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Fiat 500

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~12,675 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."

Other Fiat 500 Years

20112012201320142015201620172018

2017 Fiat 500 — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Fiat 500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Fiat 500 has 19 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Fiat 500?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Fiat 500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Fiat 500 include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 2017 Fiat 500 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,675 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 2017 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.

Check Your Specific 2017 Fiat 500

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.

Check Any VIN — $4.99