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2016 Fiat 500: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2016 Fiat 500 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
27
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
34 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,000
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
| Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsJun 25, 2024 · campaign 24V474000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Equipment › Other › LabelsSep 15, 2016 · campaign 16V667000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tir
Power Train › Manual TransmissionMay 16, 2016 · campaign 16V302000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Fiat 500
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Fiat 500 have?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA: transmission & drivetrain (9), engine & cooling (3), electrical system (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Fiat 500 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Fiat 500 get?
Up to 34 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.