2016 Fiat 500E Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Fiat 500E.

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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 Faults

#21 complaints

Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery

#31 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Fiat 500E.

Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Fiat 500E. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Fiat 500E

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

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2016 Fiat 500E — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Fiat 500E reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Fiat 500E has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500E?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery (1 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Fiat 500E have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,584 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 500E?
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 500E reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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