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Reliability Database

Fiat

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 2,257 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

9 Models
37 Engines Rated
12 Generations
2,257 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
10 recommended 12 caution 15 avoid

Compact Sedan

5 models
500
1 generation · 6 engines
2012-2019
3 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
500 Cabrio
2 generations · 8 engines
20122014
2 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid
500C
1 generation · 3 engines
2013
2 caution 1 avoid
500E
2 generations · 3 engines
20132014
1 recommended 2 caution
500L
1 generation · 3 engines
2014-2020
2 recommended 1 avoid

Sports Car

3 models
124 Spider
1 generation · 1 engine
2017-2020
1 caution
500 Abarth
2 generations · 6 engines
20142015
1 caution 5 avoid
500 Abarth Cabrio
1 generation · 3 engines
2015
1 caution 2 avoid

Compact SUV

1 model
500X
1 generation · 4 engines
2016-2023
2 recommended 2 caution
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