NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: Considering sales numbers and data that monitors complaints-per-make, there appears to be an unusually high number of issues with the 2012 Fiat 500. Perhaps that isn't surprising -- it is the first model year of the car, and those tend to have a higher incidence rate.

Of particular concern is the number of engine and powertrain complaints submitted to NHTSA.

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,976 miles

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2012 Fiat 500 electrical problems

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2012 Fiat 500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 012018

500

  • 38,000 miles

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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 vehicle was taken to Fiat of edmond (14113 broadway extension highway, edmond, Oklahoma 73013, (405)-696-0631) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed. 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. The manufacturer provided the contact with case number: 34994853. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

- Cache, OK, USA

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problem #2

Feb 282018

500

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the rear hatch and sun roof failed to open. The dealer (harper Fiat, 10045 parkside dr, knoxville, tn 37922, (865) 243-3220) stated that they were aware of the failures, but no repairs were completed. The manufacturer stated that they did not handle those types of complaints and suggested the contact call NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Harriman, TN, USA

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problem #1

Mar 262018

500

  • 61,927 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. While attempting to unlock the trunk, it failed to open. The vehicle was taken to Fiat of burlingame (2 California dr, burlingame, ca 94010, (866) 413-7332) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the trunk wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,927.

- Palo Alto, CA, USA

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