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2017 Fiat 500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 13 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Fiat 500

The 2017 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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84/100

Good Choice — 2017 Fiat 500

The 2017 Fiat 500 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
13
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Fiat 500 (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Fiat dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19E044000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V474000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Fiat 500

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
3
Electrical System
3
Structure
2
Service Brakes
1
Air Bags
1
Visibility
1
Steering
1
Engine
1
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Fiat 500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 1 complaints 2012 394 complaints 2013 164 complaints 2014 124 complaints 2015 92 complaints 2016 14 complaints 2017 13 complaints 2018 5 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Fiat 500

Is the 2017 Fiat 500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Fiat 500 has 2 recalls and 13 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Fiat 500 have?
The 2017 Fiat 500 has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Fiat 500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Fiat 500 are: Power Train, Electrical System, Structure, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Fiat 500 safe to buy?
The 2017 Fiat 500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Fiat 500 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Fiat 500 are: 2011, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.