2012 Fiat 500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 396 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,954miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Fiat 500, 3% of the 396 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,954 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After dealer replaced faulty rear main seal in july/august 2013, rear wiper blade would activate with controls in off position, causing me to have to move front windshield wiper control arm up and down, and then rear wiper blades would stop. Also the car starter would intermittently make a electrical noise after turning the key and the car wouldn't start, then I had to turn key two to three times to start car. After two months with above, in cold weather below 35 degrees the stereo, cd player, blueme systems won't work! …”
NHTSA complaint #10551414, filed 2013-11, 25,000 miles“From california visiting family in oklahoma. At the time of visit we experienced a winter cold front that brought ice rain and snow. Went out on the morning of the incident to warm the cars in the yard, and the temperature at the time was 18 degrees wind chill, with effect was 5 degrees. Started the car and let it warm up for about 15 minutes, and heat and defrost were not turned on at the time, then after 15 minutes went out to turn off all the vehicles. I then turned off the Fiat and close the doors and took two steps away from car and the rear window exploded outward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555738, filed 2013-12, 18,895 miles“Intermittent exterior marker light failure. Front passenger marker light and rear driver's side brake light fail to operate on occasion. The light sensor in the gauge cluster alerts to failure. When later investigating, all lights appear to function properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11323042, filed 2020-05, 67,000 miles“The wiring harness gets crimped when it goes from the main body of the car into the hatch creating shorts and malfaction of electric components. As, does the rear wiper hose. Which leaks and empties into the wiring harness. This happens everywhere, at all times.”
NHTSA complaint #11277752, filed 2019-11, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 FIAT 500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, when she noticed there was a crack in the center of the windshield going towards the driver's side. There was no impact to the windshield that could have caused the crack. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,045.”
NHTSA complaint #11417912, filed 2021-05, 38,045 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10219830Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 10223855Sep 7, 2016Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this…
- 10139675Jun 25, 2014Rear Window Washer Nozzle Drips And/Or Leaks While Driving This bulletin involves installing a check valve and hose assembly behind the rear window washer nozzle. Rear window…
- 10063791Jun 25, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10045082Mar 1, 2012Chrysler (fiat): see document search button for owner letter. At the time vehicle was manufactured, sunroof hex wrench was omitted from glove box, inadvertently.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Fiat 500
201 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Fiat 500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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