2018 Fiat 500
Only 5 complaints 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 5 complaints
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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
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The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 500. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-27
Visibility
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.
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See attached document for complaint
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-07
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Car has 12XXX miles on it - 80% of which being freeway miles. Brought into the dealer today for a complaint of the car diving to the right when the brakes are applied aggressively at those speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-23
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.
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Bout the car and was cleaning the seats (I'm a smoker so wiping the ashes off) and noticed a depression/indentation in the driver seat and passenger seat as well as a plastic cord inder the seat cover on the passenger side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-23
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2024-07-11Tires24V474000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Fiat 500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19E044000 · Power train
- Recall 24V474000 · Tires
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Fiat 500?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Fiat 500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.