CarComplaints.com Notes: Considering sales numbers and data that monitors complaints-per-make, there appears to be an unusually high number of issues with the 2012 Fiat 500. Perhaps that isn't surprising -- it is the first model year of the car, and those tend to have a higher incidence rate.
Of particular concern is the number of engine and powertrain complaints submitted to NHTSA.
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fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $100
- Average Mileage:
- 78,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace door handles (4 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
Helpful websites
- Fiat 500 Door Handle Broken - This video shows how to remove and replace the door handle on the dircver's side and shows the part number so you can order one on your own. Amazon and Ebay have them in stock. Also, owners are advised to periodically lubricate the hinge to prevent it from happening again,
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I belong to a few Fiat groups on Fb and the door handles seem to be a very common issue. I replaced both driver and passenger side handles and I see my passenger side handle is getting weak again. I managed to replace them myself so my $60 repair was mainly just cost of parts. Be careful with these handles as when my drivers side broke it literally just pulled off when I walked up to the car. (No warning) Had my passenger side done the same you would of been stranded.
- tracer08, Millet, AB, Canada