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2013 Fiat 500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
10%of 166 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Fiat 500, 10% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have already replaced both front window regulators at $189.00 each. The plastic piect breaks off. When I took it to Fiat the repair guy said he is changing out about 4 a day. I replaced mine in 2015 and yet again the same piece has broken off. How is this not a recall as manufacture defect? I have attached photo.”

NHTSA complaint #11033865, filed 2017-10, 120,000 miles

“Loss of motive power while I drive and I have to pull over on the highway. This has happened many times. I have taken the car to Fiat and they have not fixed the issue. Fiat has a recall on my type of car except FCA us llc said my VIN is not included. Nhtsa campaign id # 16v302000. I do not want passengers to be in my car because of the risk of death. There is a significant danger to myself and others.”

NHTSA complaint #11152547, filed 2018-11, 21,000 miles

“I parked my vehicle in a public lot and when I returned to my vehicle and started it the lights turned on then shut off quickly and the key was stuck in the ignition. I jump started the vehicle which seemed to just charge it and was able to get the key released and the power, lights and windows all working again but when I turned to start the engine it does nothing but click. I also tried both keys that I have for the vehicle and the power lock and unlock does not even work.”

NHTSA complaint #11000347, filed 2017-06, 20,000 miles

“As I was driving down the highway, (76 east in akron ohio)to take my car to the shop for a check engine and battery light that came on, warning lights of all sorts started to pop up. It basically appeared to cycle through all of the warning lights. I was probably only at 45 MPH, barely highway speed, but it is hard to know as the rmp and speedometer kept fluctuating wildly. Then the car slowly died to a dead stop while on the highway. I still had lights and air, and all other electrical things but the car would not restart. …”

NHTSA complaint #11123115, filed 2018-08, 52,000 miles

“The headlights and taillights will not work. The bulbs burn out as soon as they are replaced. This issue has been ongoing since the car was purchased, the manufacturer simply replaced them while under warranty - now that the vehicle is no longer under warranty and their dealerships are closed in the state they wish to have me take the car out of state, pay for a rental while they attempt to diagnose the problem. I have given them 5 opportunities prior to this time to do so and each time was told it was bad bulbs . …”

NHTSA complaint #10903620, filed 2016-09, 51,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017536%
2016321%
20152628%
20142218%
20131710%
20126316%

Other parts of the 2013 Fiat 500

Transmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Fiat 500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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