2012 Fiat 500 problems by component
394 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Fiat 500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 200 | 51% | 49,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 63 | 16% | 49,000 mi |
| Engine → | 51 | 13% | 37,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 32 | 8% | 66,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 21 | 5% | 46,081 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 19 | 5% | 58,000 mi |
| Steering → | 19 | 5% | 54,919 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 3% | 52,125 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 12 | 3% | 15,450 mi |
| Structure | 9 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.