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2013 Fiat 500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 166 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Fiat 500, 1% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the liftgate latch malfunctioned and the hatchback could not be opened. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10870286, filed 2016-05, 60,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201511%
201311%
201210%

Other parts of the 2013 Fiat 500

Transmission and drivetrain
80 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Fiat 500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology