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2016 Fiat 500 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Fiat 500 has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Fiat 500

Powertrain
7
Electrical
3

7

Complaints

2

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 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 ...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 11, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission was slip...
May 6, 2022POWER TRAINPassenger side drive axle failed on 2016 500e with only 35650 miles but no longer under warranty. ...
Aug 19, 2019POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE MANUAL CLUTCH FAILED AND PREVENTED T...
Mar 1, 2019POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL...
Jun 3, 2018POWER TRAINCAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL UNEXPECTEDLY CREATING A DANGEROUS INOPERABLE VEHICLE SCENARIO WHERE THE CA...
Aug 1, 2017POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FIAT 500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED AND SHIFT...
Aug 29, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINETHE CAR STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, STARTED TO GIVE ERROR MESSAGES AND TURNED ON E...

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