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Reliability Database

Fiat

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 2,264 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

9 Models
12 Engines Rated
12 Generations
2,264 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
5 recommended 3 caution 4 avoid

Compact Sedan

5 models
500
1 generation · 3 engines
2012-2019
2 recommended 1 avoid
500 Cabrio
2 generations · 3 engines
20122014
2 recommended 1 avoid
500C
1 generation · 0 engines
2013
500E
2 generations · 0 engines
20132014
500L
1 generation · 1 engine
2014-2020
1 avoid

Sports Car

3 models
124 Spider
1 generation · 1 engine
2017-2020
1 caution
500 Abarth
2 generations · 3 engines
20142015
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
500 Abarth Cabrio
1 generation · 1 engine
2015
1 caution

Compact SUV

1 model
500X
1 generation · 0 engines
2016-2023
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