The 2015 Fiat 500 has 283 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failures: complete failure requiring replacement, harsh/jerky shifting when cold, inability to shift out of first gear, expensive repairs ($4,500+). frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Fiat 500 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 500 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2011) to 341 (2013). With 283 complaints, the 2015 500 sits abovethe model's median of 20.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly
Campaign 19E044000DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than …
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 15V291000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a…
power train:manual transmission
Campaign 16V302000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fa…
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 24V474000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen…
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on vehicle age, mileage, and powertrain. The vehicle is consistently praised for its compact size, ease of parking, stylish design, and practicality as a second urban runabout.
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