2013 Fiat 500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2013 Fiat 500, 48% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,109 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift gears” (13% of reports).
- 79power train complaints
- 63,109median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift gears: mentioned in 10 of 79 complaints (13%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 6 of 79 complaints (8%)
- Clutch pedal: mentioned in 5 of 79 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 79 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Fiat 500 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Chrysler (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 fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Risk: If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (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 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Fiat 500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about power train for the 2013 Fiat 500 (48% of the 165 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Fiat 500 power train?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,109 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2013 Fiat 500?
The most frequent phrase is “shift gears”, in 10 of 79 complaints, followed by “gear shifter” (6).
See all 2013 Fiat 500 problems or power train problems across all 500 years.