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.
5.3
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $110
- Average Mileage:
- 68,550 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace door handles (3 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
Both my son and I own Fiat 500C models from 2012 and we have noticed a problem relating to the hatch or trunk handle ceasing to work-mine had a lot of use and stopped releasing the hatch after some wear and tear, but his is pristine but does the EXACT SAME thing--coincidence? highly unlikely--it seems the electronics are to blame and that's too close to call unrelated. We think Fiat (or Chrysler) should pony up a complimentary repair for us both.
- Bruce R., Gilbert, US