2017 FIAT 500 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Fiat 500. This model year has 13 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2017 Fiat 500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Structural Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Fiat 500. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Fiat 500. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 13 most recent complaints
Just before coming to a stop the brakes grab and jerk the car. The brakes work normally otherwise.
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side door handles fractured and detached from the inner side of the handle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an …
After a sudden stop (no impact), the car would no longer go into or come out of gear while running. When the car is not running it will still shift normally. The repair shop initially thought it was the slave cylinder but the problem persisted. They then changed the clutch and a…
THE LIGHT THAT INFORMS OF AN AIR BAG PROBLEM GOES ON. THE DEALER SHIP REPAIRS AND A WEEK LATER THE LIGHT GOES ON AGAIN. BACK TO DEALERSHIP,FIXES PROBLEM? LIGHT GOES ON IN A DAY. THIS THURSDAY 8/11/22 WILL BE THE 4TH ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AIR BAG ISSUE.
The PCM system does not work at all and brakes seem off—either they stop too hard or drag when pressing in them
My 2017 Silver FIAT 500 pop has a defective miles odometer that flashes. The car was purchased from Tobin Fiat of Las Vegas on 8/21/2017. I test drove this car to my home for 3 days before buying it. On day 2 it starting flashing. I returned to the dealer, reported it and was tol…
CAR STOPPED AND QUICKLY SLOWED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. I HAD VERY LITTLE TIME TO STEER CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE RBS/ABS SYSTEM STARTED SLOWING THE CAR ON ITS OWN. I HAD ONLY BEEN GOING 30 MPH, HOWEVER HAD I BEEN IN A CENTER LANE ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH, I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN…
THE MILES INDICATOR FLASHES. PURCHASED 8/21/17 AND STILL FLASHES. DEALERSHIP: TOBIN FIAT 2550 S. JONES BLVD. LAS VEGAS, NV89146
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INADVERTENTLY FELL INSIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIAT OF SCOTTSDALE LOCATED AT 16301 N. 78TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, TO BE DI…
THERE WAS A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSE OF STEERING CONTROL. CAR PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A PARKED CAR. VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED UNDER 10 MPH. THERE WAS NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE COLLISION HAPPENED. IN ADDITION UPON IMPACT THE…
CAR HAS MOVED OUT OF "PARK" 4 TIMES AND THE LAST TIME ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVE WAY AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. I WANT TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE RETURNED AND GET ANOTHER CAR. WE TOOK THIS VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO FOR ELECTRONIC GAUGE AND SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THEY SAID THERE WAS NO…
AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR JUST 5 MONTHS, I WAS PUSHING IN MY PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR AND IT POPPED OFF. I WENT BACK AND FORTH WITH THE DEALER, TAKING IN A COUPLE OF TIMES TO TAKE PICTURES. AFTER 2 MONTHS, FIAT HAS COME BACK TO SAY THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND IS NO…
USING A LARGE AND RELATIVELY HEAVY KEY RING AND INADVERTENTLY HITTING IT WHILE ADJUSTING THE RADIO CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS. REMOVING THE KEY RING AND USING THE KEY WITHOUT A RING SOLVED THE PROBLEM. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY R…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Fiat 500.
Recalls for 2017 Fiat 500
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Fiat 500. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2017 Fiat 500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Fiat 500 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2017 Fiat 500 has 13 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Fiat 500?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (4 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (3 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Fiat 500?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Fiat 500?▾
The 2017 Fiat 500 has 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 13 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Fiat 500 have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 Fiat 500. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Fiat 500?▾
The 2017 Fiat 500 has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Fiat 500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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