2016 Fiat 500e Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Fiat 500e.

20152024
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 Fiat 500e Problems

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

#12 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:7,734 mi
#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Avg mileage:15,347 mi
#31 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Avg mileage:21,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Fiat 500e.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27,734 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY115,347 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING121,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS126,500 mi
POWER TRAIN1120 mi

Recalls for 2016 Fiat 500e

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~16,584 vehicles.

16V303000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
~16,584 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.

Other Fiat 500e Years

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