Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Fiat 500 has 16 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Nov 11, 2021 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | I've had 3 different issues with the transmission- There's been 1 recall on the clutch- The transmis... |
| Aug 24, 2021 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | I bought this car from a dealer in Fortville (Carlux) who said it had a clean history, this car was ... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | SUSPENSION | HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END ON VEHICLE-WHEN I TAKE OFF IT WOBBLES-I WAS TOLD THAT THESE CARS ... |
| Jan 25, 2018 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WAS TOLD RECENTLY NEED TO REPLACE D/S AXEL BUT WHEN FIRESTONE WENT TO CALL FIAT FOR PART THEY WERE T... |
| Sep 1, 2017 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING, THE TIRES WERE EXTREMEL... |
| Jun 8, 2016 | SUSPENSION | THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE REAR SUSPENSION FOR BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE TIRE ... |
| May 10, 2016 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WITH A LOW MILEAGE (UNDER 20K MILES), THE CAR HAS BEEN IN TAKEN BACK TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR O... |
| Feb 27, 2016 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE S... |
| Oct 4, 2015 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | BALL-JOINT BROKE OFF COMPLETELY CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND FRONT WHEEL WELL PANEL. VEHICLE ONLY HAS... |
| Sep 4, 2015 | SUSPENSION | LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES LOOSE AND SHOW EXCESSIVE WEAR. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED MAINTENCE AND DI... |
| Jan 26, 2015 | SUSPENSION | NOTICED CAR WOULD 'HUNT' OVER RUTTED ROAD SURFACES SUCH AS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. TOOK... |
| Nov 25, 2014 | SUSPENSION | MY STEERING SHAFT HAS BEEN MAKING NOISE SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED, THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | CAR FALLS FRONT AND DROPS ON A PARKING LOT. I WAS MANUVERING TO PARK AND THE CAR FALL BECAUSE THE TI... |
| Jul 13, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, OIL LEAK... |
| Feb 22, 2012 | SUSPENSION | MY FIAT 500 HAS A DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE. THE REAR WHEELS ARE NOT IN ALIGNMENT. THE AXLE IS SOLID AND H... |