2017 Fiat 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 500. That ranks 5th out of 9 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 15,873 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Fiat 500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 36% | 15,873 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 21% | 18,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 21% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 14% | 8,787 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Fiat 500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: Chrysler (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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine, TPMS, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking and making an abnormal sound. The failure was recurrent. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic…
Just before coming to a stop the brakes grab and jerk the car. The brakes work normally otherwise.
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side door handles fractured and detached from the inner side of the handle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
After a sudden stop (no impact), the car would no longer go into or come out of gear while running. When the car is not running it will still shift normally. The repair shop initially thought it was the slave cylinder but the problem persisted. They then changed the clutch and are now recommending…
The light that informs of an air bag problem goes on. The dealer ship repairs and a week later the light goes on again. Back to dealership,fixes problem? Light goes on in a day. This thursday 8/11/22 will be the 4th attempt to solve the air bag issue.
Other Fiat 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 500 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 500 | 14 | 3 |
| 2015 500 | 92 | 3 |
| 2014 500 | 124 | 3 |
| 2013 500 | 165 | 3 |
| 2012 500 | 396 | 3 |
| 2011 500 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Fiat 500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Fiat 500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Fiat 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500 model years, the 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.