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2013 Fiat 500 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
11%of 166 total for the year
Median mileage
45,450miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Fiat 500, 11% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“We had a severe accident on interstate 405 where a large SUV hit us from behind at speed and pushed us into a stationary truck. Both the rear and front of the car were severely damaged. We were moderately injured. Were given first aid by paramedics and we chose not to go to emergency and go to urgent care instead.”

NHTSA complaint #10980843, filed 2017-04, 41,000 miles

“When I turn my steering wheel to the left or right I hear a clicking noise under the drivers side floor mat. It also makes a snapping noise. I had a mechanic put my car on the lift and both left and right rubber strut mounts appear to be quite loose. The car only has 50k miles on it. I hear the popping and snapping noise at speeds less than 20 MPH and when going forward or backing up. I now have grease kicking up from the drivers side.”

NHTSA complaint #11075555, filed 2018-03, 49,900 miles

“Takara recall: my 2013 Fiat abarth has been giving problems with the turbo and side moldings. At the time of purchase, the moldings were not attached completely and the dealer promised to repair under the warranty; however, the moldings continue to peel off even after the vehicle was serviced. Secondly, my vehicle continues to throw a p0299 code while I'm driving even after I spent thousands of dollars trying to repair it; consequently, my vehicle is now not passing the vehicle inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #11252306, filed 2019-08, 118,000 miles

“I have received several recalls on my clutch. I took it to my dealership and they were made aware of the issue january 11th, 2017 and they still have yet to contact me. Also I have an oil leak in which they said they fixed. Right after I took it home oil has been flooding out of it and spraying all over my car. This should not be a problem given my miles and year of my car. I got all of the necessary oil changes but have no proof since my husband did them himself and paid cash for the items he needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10993790, filed 2017-06, 55,000 miles

“On july 14, 2018, I began experiencing trouble with my Fiat 500 sport ive only had 2-3 months. I was driving the vehicle in some traffic when it suddenly loss of power. The car began sending multiple codes dealing with the powertrain and transmission. Right now no obd ii devices are able to read the codes because nothing shows. I am unable to track my vehicle's mileage as well. The check engine and ESC lights are on. If driven the transmission light comes on and the car tries to stall. The oil has been changed as required. There is very rough idling. …”

NHTSA complaint #11119658, filed 2018-08, 29,910 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018120%
2017214%
2016214%
20151516%
20141512%
20131811%
2012379%

Other parts of the 2013 Fiat 500

Transmission and drivetrain
80 complaints
Engine
22 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
Seat 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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