2017 Fiat 500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side door handles fractured and detached from the inner side of the handle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that water had entered the door handles. The door handles were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2023
“After a sudden stop (no impact), the car would no longer go into or come out of gear while running. When the car is not running it will still shift normally. The repair shop initially thought it was the slave cylinder but the problem persisted. They then changed the clutch and are now recommending replacing the inner CV axle boot. The problem described is similar in symptons to the existing recall on 2012-2016 Fiat 500s and the partial recall on 2017 Fiat 500s. It seems logical that all of these issues are somehow related to a flaw in the design or manufacturing.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2023
“The light that informs of an air bag problem goes on. The dealer ship repairs and a week later the light goes on again. Back to dealership,fixes problem? Light goes on in a day. This thursday 8/11/22 will be the 4th attempt to solve the air bag issue.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2022
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“Car stopped and quickly slowed down without warning. I had very little time to steer car to the side of the road. The rbs/ABS system started slowing the car on its own. I had only been going 30 mph, however had I been in a center lane on a freeway at 60 mph, I would have not been able to get it off the road.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2020
“There was a sudden and complete lose of steering control. Car pulled hard to the right causing a collision with a parked car. Vehicle was moving at very low rate of speed under 10 mph. There was no way to stop the vehicle before the collision happened. In addition upon impact the seatbelt did not lock causing the driver to be tossed to the windshield. Driver was wearing seat belt. Incident occurred at very low rate of speed.*dt*jb cair# xxxxxxxx metlife claim #xxxxxxxxxx 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side window inadvertently fell inside of the door panel. The vehicle was taken to fiat of scottsdale located at 16301 n. 78th st, scottsdale, az 85260, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2019
“Car has moved out of "park" 4 times and the last time rolled down my drive way and hit another car. I want to have this vehicle returned and get another car. We took this vehicle into the dealer about 4 months ago for electronic gauge and system problems. They said there was nothing wrong with it. I don't believe them anymore.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2018
“After owning the vehicle for just 5 months, I was pushing in my passenger side view mirror and it popped off. I went back and forth with the dealer, taking in a couple of times to take pictures. After 2 months, fiat has come back to say that this is normal wear and tear and is not covered by warranty.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2017
“The miles indicator flashes. Purchased 8/21/17 and still flashes. Dealership: tobin fiat 2550 s. Jones blvd. Las vegas, nv89146”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2017
“Using a large and relatively heavy key ring and inadvertently hitting it while adjusting the radio caused the engine to shut down while driving on a city street on three occasions. Removing the key ring and using the key without a ring solved the problem. After removing the key ring there were no more incidents.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.
Remedy: DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
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Is the 2017 Fiat 500 reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Fiat 500. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2017 Fiat 500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.