2013 Fiat 500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Fiat 500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (79), Engine (22), Unknown Or Other (18).
Key takeaways
- 165 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 79 | 48% |
| Engine | 22 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 6% |
| Structure | 10 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% |
| Steering | 7 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Tires | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-29
Gear cable broke. Automatic engine could not allow gears to shift. Would like for my vehicle to be included under NHTSA TECALL 19V-817. FCA Campaign Vb4.Fiat 500c 2012-13. MOPAR Fiat case #98205553.
Power Train - filed 2026-04-30
Systemic Hydraulic Defect & Safety Recall Circumvention I am reporting a critical safety defect in the clutch hydraulic system of my 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth, which directly mirrors the failures described in NHTSA Recalls 16V-302 and 20V-124. Diagnostic measurements confirm a 1.23mm hydraulic over-travel in the clutch re...
Power Train - filed 2025-11-04
While driving 40mph, pressed clutch and the transmission would not shift into gear. Car began to slow in traffic ans I was unable to accelerate as the clutch would not engage a gear. Mamaged to sagely get iff road. No fluid leaks found. Would shift into gear with car off. Gear selection works, not a shift cable issue.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.