2012 Fiat 500 electrical system problems
63 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2012 Fiat 500, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Takata recall - chrysler owns fiat and I had a problem with my air bags on a 2012 fiat. I was in a small fender bender. All air bags opened but all the front air bags ruptured. No one else was in the car with me but the sensor in the passenger seat did not kick in. All air bags deployed. I had injuries which were a fractured elbow, dislocated my arm in two places. Since then I am having trouble with my shoulder, neck, headaches, and my back. I am going to the doctors and physical therapy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact attempted to open the trunk, but it was unable to unlatch automatically. The contact stated that the trunk could be accessed by pulling the back seat down; however, with the back seat lowered, the contact was unable to load or unload a suitcase. The dealer stated that the trunk wires could not be replaced individually; therefore, the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The wiring harness was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Fiat 500
- Drivetrain & axles 203 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints