2011 Fiat 500

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2011 Fiat 500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:06:03.420Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2011: 1 complaint 2011 1 2012: 395 complaints 2013: 165 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 92 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019
2011: 1 complaint 2011 1 2012: 395 complaints 2012 2013: 165 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2014 2015: 92 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2016 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019
2011: 1 complaint 2011 1 2012: 395 complaints 2012 2013: 165 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2014 2015: 92 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2016 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019

2011: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
20111
2012395
2013165
2014124
201592
201614
201713
20185
20190

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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  1. R
    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.