Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"Just quit working correctloy, only had 50,000 mile warranty"
David M., WA (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"clock will not keep time...it runs fast...(it's electronic) and has to be reset frequently"
Gene W., TX (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"The CLock runs slow. After a couple weeks you will be a few minutes late. After a couple months it will be 10 minutes behind."
Anonymous, (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"clock runs slow. told it was in "perameters""
Anonymous, OR (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"A faulty electronic device in the braking system makes the cruise control not to disengage when it is set and you tap on the brakes. The cruise control only stops after pounding on the brake pedal. One must make an almost sudden stop to deactivate the cruise control."
Anonymous, NM (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"License plate illumination lamp failed multiple times, requiring wire harness repair/replacement. (Also, tailgate would not open from the exterior release... had to fold down the seats and use the emergency release!)"
Bryan I., OH (2012 Fiat 500 Lounge 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"license plate lights both went out... dealer said the entire license plate light assembly and tail gate handle must be replaced approx.: $500... I used 2013 lights and modified the connector to make work $35"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"the lights burn out every three months or so. I have replaced every single exterior light on this car multiple times every year. I've had light blow seconds after install. My mechanic has no idea why."
Anonymous, (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Harness problem connected to brake lamp. Harness frayed and shorted to chassis. Brake lamp fuse blew (as would any replacement). Shifter did not see brake pedal pressed, so could not shift out of P."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Fiat 500 Lounge 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Right & left brake lights need to be replaced often"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"License plate light went out requiring replacement of light holder"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Fiat 500 Lounge 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Moisture/water collected in rear brake light"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Idiot light went on without justification. Fiat dealer is 40 miles from my house so I took it to the local Dodge dealer. Dodge dealer service dept plugged their diagnostic computer into the car and cannot find a code to justify the warning light"
Danny S., WA (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"The backlighting on the cluster has gone out 3 times since I've owned this vehicle. There are no replaceable 'bulbs'; the cluster must be replaced!"
Anonymous, MI (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Fogged lenses"
Dale S., IL (2012 Fiat 500 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Headlights bulbs kept going out after a few days. FIAT said because we used after marker bulbs it fried the headlight system. Repair was about $1200.00"
Anonymous, WI (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Right headlamp burned out. Warranty"
Ernest W., TX (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"this was not an option but had had several occasions where windows would not roll up or down...electrical issue, also impacted the lights"
Gene W., TX (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Burned out but the bulbs/battery weren't the problem. Dealership told me I would need a $120 diagnostic test done. Decided not to spend the money."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Fiat 500)"The trunk/hatch light never worked on this car since it was new. I never knew there was a light! My tail lights stopped working and when the dealer fixed a break in the wiring harness the trunk/hatch light started working for the first time!"
Anonymous, MI (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Trunk lid would not release. It has no manual unlocking ability. Dealer resolved for $50."
Anonymous, (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"both OEM remotes had to be replaced as defective. Both replacement remotes have quit working properly, except at very close range. Both are now out of warranty. Keyed entry is limited. Locking car without remotes is not possible"
Edward C., IN (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Tire Pressure Monitoring System failed. Especially during cold weather, would get a warning light after ~10 minutes of driving. Required replacement BCM, I believe. Fortunately I have a lifetime warranty, but still annoying."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Fiat 500 Lounge 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"The TPMS system is garbage. It's not worth fixing"
Anonymous, (2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"Wiring issue"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"I've had multiple expensive repairs to the wiring for the electrical system. Original issue caused a lockout from the back hatch. I have periodic warning light malfunction and need assistance since I can never be sure if it's a real issue"
Anonymous, NC (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)"They were consistently on even though there was no cause"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)
"The alarm seems to disengage on its own and other times sets off unexpectedly."
Anonymous, NM (2012 Fiat 500 Sport 1.4-L 4 Cyl)