2012 Fiat 500
Crash Test Safety Ratings
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.
NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
| Driver Front | Passenger Front | Driver Side | Passenger Side | Side Pole | Rollover | |
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| 2012 500 3 HB FWD Early Release |  | | | | | |
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| 2012 500 3 HB FWD Later Release | | | | | | |
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| 2012 500 Cabrio C FWD | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested |
IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2012 Fiat 500 2-door hatchback
2012 Fiat 500 2-door hatchback Applies only to models built after July 2011.
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver1 | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear2 | Rollover |
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Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Left Leg Injury Right Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » |
Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Hip/Thigh Injury Lower Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » |
Not tested. |
Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
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1 — Applies only to models built after July 2011. 2 — Manual leatherette seat (AHR) mfg after July 2011. Applies only to models built after July 2011. | |||||
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.