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.
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2012 500 3 HB FWD Later Release
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2012 500 Cabrio C FWD
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1 Although not included in the star rating, the rear passenger's abdominal rib deflection was elevated. These ratings apply to vehicles before January 4, 2012.
2 These ratings apply to vehicles manufactured on or after January 4, 2012.
2012 Fiat 500 2-door hatchback
Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.
Moderate Overlap Front
Small Overlap Front
Side
Rear
Rollover
GOverall A Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Left Leg Injury A Right Leg Injury G Restraints G Structure TEST NOTES: Applies to models built after July 2011. Get the full IIHS report »
POverall G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury M Hip/Thigh Injury P Lower Leg/Foot Injury P Restraints P Structure TEST NOTES: Applies to models built after July 2011. Get the full IIHS report »
GOverall G Structure
Driver
G Head Protection G Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury M Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection G Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury TEST NOTES: . Get the full IIHS report »
GOverall G Geometry G Dynamic TEST NOTES: Manual leatherette seat (AHR) mfg after July 2011. Applies to models built after July 2011. Get the full IIHS report »
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.
