2011 Fiat 500
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 395 |
| 2013 | 165 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl-contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500 sport.... Contact stated vehicle has 23000 miles,,, contact stated dealership told him the vehicle warranty is expired... Went to replace brake pads...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-27
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-07-24Power train19E044000 DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles.
Remedy: DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Fiat 500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19E044000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2011 Fiat 500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Fiat 500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Fiat 500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.