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Fiat 500
Model Overview
The Fiat 500 is the car that kicked off the Italian brand's North American renaissance in 2012. This cute-as-a-button subcompact comes as a hatchback or a convertible, but either way it's loaded with nicely done retro styling cues. At its core, the 500 is a nostalgia-themed economy car that's best for A-to-B driving until you reach the Abarth version, with its extra power and taut suspension.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
6
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
8
Owner Reviews
vlamed007
Great Little Car
October 19, 2018
Sport
Overall Score
Good car for the price. It's surprisingly well built. I've had mine for over 1 year, and so far no problems whatsoever. It goes great. With winter tires, it is amazing in the snow.... it is small yet heavy for its size...
Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-577
Recall date
2019-11-15
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
VB4
Units Affected:
10,627
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the shifter cable may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. If a driver attempts to exit the car while it is not in the Park position, and the parking brake is not applied, the car could move suddenly.
Safety Risk:
Sudden and unexpected movement of the car could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new transmission shift cable adjuster.
Recall number
2016-447
Recall date
2016-09-13
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
S69
Units Affected:
292
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The Tire and Loading Information Label may have incorrect spare tire inflation pressure of 46 psi which exceeds the maximum permissible pressure of 41 psi listed on the sidewall of the spare tire. This could result in spare tire over-inflation, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: A revised Tire and Loading Information Label will be mailed to owners along with instructions for proper installation. If owners are not comfortable installing the label themselves, they can take the label to an FCA dealer for installation.
Recall number
2016-217
Recall date
2016-05-12
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
S34
Units Affected:
7,819
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, clutch diaphragm springs may crack or become damaged, which could result in the driver being unable to shift gears, or potentially result in a loss of motive power. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver’s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a pedal travel limiter and pedal switch.
Recall number
2015-578
Recall date
2015-12-04
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R48
Units Affected:
17,516
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Customer Satisfaction Notification Program involving certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will update the Powertrain Control Module software to improve activation timing of the backup lamps. This updated software will turn the backup lamps on earlier, indicating to other road users that the driver has selected reverse gear. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Recall number
2011-400
Recall date
2011-11-14
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
L39
Units Affected:
40
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have had their brake system inadvertently filled with contaminated brake fluid during vehicle assembly. This could damage certain brake components, which could increase stopping distance, and result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid.
Recall number
2011-315
Recall date
2011-08-23
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,652
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
On certain vehicles, the compliance label indicates the vehicle type in the unilingual text "PASSENGER CAR" instead of using text in both official languages, or using the bilingual abbreviation "PC/VT". Correction: No corrective recall action is required as the technical non-compliance is deemed to be non-safety related.
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