2012 Fiat 500 power train problems
200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Fiat 500 — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The clutch went out while downshifting upon making a turn onto a street. The gear shift became wobbly and would not shift into any gear. This happened without warning. Minutes before, my passenger and I were driving across town on a freeway.”
filed May 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to exit the highway. The contact stated that…”
filed Aug 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmissionCampaign 19V817000 · Nov 15, 2019
- Clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gearsCampaign 16V302000 · May 16, 2016
Power Train problems in other 500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 500 | 32 | 35% |
| 2014 500 | 67 | 54% |
| 2013 500 | 78 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Fiat 500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.