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2012 Fiat 500 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Fiat 500 has 195 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Fiat 500

Powertrain
195
Electrical
47
Other
34
Airbags
23
Steering
19
Engine
18
Suspension
16
Visibility
7
Wheels
6
Lights
6
Seat Belts
4
Speed Control
4
Seats
4
Fuel System
3
Structure
3
Brakes
3

195

Complaints

3

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

19E044000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been imp...

16V302000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with ...

19V817000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may f...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 16, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the acce...
Aug 9, 2024POWER TRAINFront Wheel hub bearings grinding, very fast wear and tear Transmission still not shifting right af...
Apr 23, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302...
Apr 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302...
Mar 14, 2024POWER TRAINThe clutch is out in the car. This may be caused by the clutch cover diaphragm spring and results i...
Nov 16, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302...
Nov 1, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact's daughter owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds...
Nov 1, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302...
Oct 15, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Aug 19, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact heard an abno...
Jun 13, 2023POWER TRAINMy 2012 Fiat 500 has had the same problem twice now. While driving, the clip attaching the clutch pe...
May 8, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while her daughter was parked in a parking lot ...
Jan 6, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Jan 19, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not reverse while the ge...
Jan 1, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while depressing the clutch, the clutch wa...
Nov 23, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTransmission gear box. Having issues with shifting - 11/23/2021
Jul 19, 2021POWER TRAINThe car has two recalls for power train. In the past year and a half of owning the Fiat, the car’s p...
Jun 30, 2021POWER TRAINWhile driving it fails to switch gears.It gets stuck on first gear.
Apr 12, 2021POWER TRAINDRIVING VEHICLE NEAR MY HOME ON A CITY STREET WENT TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE CLUTCH DID NOT FULLY DISEN...
Jan 4, 2021POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19...

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