2013 Fiat 500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Fiat 500, 2% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“Wiper fluid reservoir leaking and can not hold fluid for wiper. Went to dealership under warranty but no parts to replace and no eta of parts. Contacted the Fiat USA about parts and was told no parts available and will not give any eta on parts. I have been driving in houston in rainy season and can not clear windshield with wiper fluid when driving. When calling the Fiat USA, service rep can not help and will not provide any upper level management contact to address this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10643350, filed 2014-10, 19,800 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the sun roof shattered abruptly. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The alfa romeo of manhattan dealer (629 w 54th st, new york, ny) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11054239, filed 2017-12, 36,000 miles“The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the convertible sunroof retractor failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the convertible sunroof failed to close as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the convertible sunroof mechanical system had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the convertible sunroof mechanical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11601002, filed 2024-07, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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…
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Fiat 500
80 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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