What are the worst Fiat 500 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Fiat 500 year is 2012 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2016, 2017.

Fiat 500: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2012

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2016, 2017

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2017solid year14 complaints · 2 recalls 2016solid year14 complaints · 4 recalls 201592 complaints · 4 recalls 2014124 complaints · 4 recalls 2013165 complaints · 4 recalls 2012worst year396 complaints · 4 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.