Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Fiat 500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Fiat 500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 166 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V817000 Shifter Cable Bushing May Detach From Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19E044000 Shifter Shaft May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V302000 Clutch Diaphragm Spring May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V291000 Vehicle may Unexpectedly Shift into Neutral NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 80 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
Of the 166 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 166 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Fiat 500 faces below-average reliability due to numerous power train issues, reflected in both recalls and complaints. Recalls and complaints focus on transmission problems, indicating potential frequent failures. Other components like the engine and electrical system also show a notable number of issues, but evidence outside these systems is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 60,000-85,000 miles | $800–$3,500 | common |
| Engine | 70,000-100,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations
- Engine air filter changes
- Inspect brake pads
- Coolant system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Increased engine oil consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Fiat 500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.