Overview & Reviews

The all-new 2012 Fiat 500 ushers in the return of the Fiat brand to North America.

User Reviews:

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  25K Trouble free miles and smiles... - 2012 Fiat 500
  By markus1963 - October 14 - 7:26 am

  We bought our new 2012 500C (5MT) from Fullerton Fiat, NJ and could not be happier. The car has performed flawlessly over the past two years. After trading in our Mini Cooper S, we purchased a white body with red top combination Pop. The only services required have been the regular oil/filter changes and tire rotation.

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  FANTASTIC VEHICLE! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By bjv1440 - September 13 - 12:29 pm

  First I have to say that my vehicle is an automatic NOT a 5 speed manual. Im not sure why there is no option for this model on the drop down. My wife drove a rental one to AZ and feel in Love with it! I surprised her with a gift of this one and she has put about 30,000 miles on it in the last year. She averages 42 mpg combined! On a recent trip I drove and we encountered some terrible weather outside of Wendover, NV. The POP drove right through the Heavy Wind and was NOT blown around when passing semis! This vehicle has TONS of room inside for being so small on the outside. Five people can fit comfortably for a trip! Way to go FiatChrysler!

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  So far so good. - 2012 Fiat 500
  By trojas001 - September 9 - 11:50 am

  I bought My fiat 500 sport used with 30.000 miles on it. It now has 65,000 mile. After readying some negative reviews. All I can say that’s truly unfortunate . So far my car has been running strong I drive my fiat daily commuting to work 60 miles every day. I take my car to my mechanic for its regular oil changes he also lubes and looks over everything and every time I go to pick up my car he lets me know that everything looks good. Nothing to be concerned about. For those who take their car to the dealership and have had bad experience you’re better off going to your own mechanic you trust. I have the best mechanic . There are some things that disappoint me about my fiat, as you all kno

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  Never again!!! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By prizm2356 - June 22 - 6:32 pm

  Horrible. Needs engine replaced at 34,000 miles due to a cracked head. Check engine light flashing all the time, arm rest broke off, ball joint in front so bad it failed safety inspection. Both emblems front and back fading out.

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  Sad to have raved about it - 2012 Fiat 500
  By carreview5 - May 6 - 3:10 pm

  When I bought this car I was really excited and raved about it to all my friends. I expected nothing but great things from this little car and really started saving a lot of money in Gasoline purchases. (Was getting 42+ MPG by driving reasonably and not being aggressive with it, it’s not a racer) 27,000 miles into it, the clutch failed (in rush hour traffic no less) and Fiat claims that it was just worn out. All calls for Customer Service ended in no help what-so-ever. Fiat is not ready to return to the American car market. Do not purchase this car. The clutch replacement at the studio costs 10 percent of the price of the car.

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  Glad to be rid of it!! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By hatethefiat - April 23 - 7:08 pm

  I bought this car in august of 2012. RED, inside and out. I fell in love with the look. Bad idea. As soon as I took in on the highway the first time, the ABS sensor fell off. Then as soon as it spent one night in a snow bank), shocks were noisy. I cant remember how many garage visits, but they were never able to fix it. Then, the transmission failed, I was unable to press the clutch pedal. then again this winter, the same issue with the shocks after another night in the snowbank. Avoid this car at all costs. Dealer as well as Fiat Canada were extremely unhelpful too. Thank god another dealer was a lot more helpful. Got rid of the thing last week and bought a Toyota.

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  WARNING - Dangerous vehicle - 2012 Fiat 500
  By wikolia - March 27 - 7:27 am

  while driving in left hand hand lane of I-95 in FL, (blood alley) the engine shut down and I had to drift over 2 lanes to the hard shoulder. got towed to dealership where the valve actuator, camshaft and generator had to be replaced. this vehicle had only 6000 miles on it. after NO help from dealership or FIAT corporate office I have no faith in this brand at all. Im lucky to be alive. please note this is an automatic vehicle. there was no option for automatic in the dropdown menu.

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  I wish I didnt purchase this car. - 2012 Fiat 500
  By nomorefiat500 - March 13 - 1:34 pm

  Sigh..I fell in LOVE with my little 2012 Fiat 500 Sport until problem after problem. I just hit 30k miles and so far here are the issues Clutch plate needed fixed, sometimes it wouldnt start since day 1 boot shifter replaced 2x back windshield wiper fluid doesnt spray anymore, tire has a hole in it upon purchase, noticed next day, clock replaced as it wouldnt keep time, radio (CD Player) wouldnt eject CDs. I bought the car with 4 miles on it. I do not trust the Fiat dealerships and I do not trust this car anymore. I am trading it in soon. Its ashame, as I loved it.

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  Not Happy - 2012 Fiat 500
  By donna1954 - March 6 - 2:53 pm

  I bought the Fiat 500 less than 6 months ago and have never been so unhappy with a vehicle. The gas mileage is not what is advertised, the interior design is horrible, no center console, the visors do not even come close to protecting your face, the heat/ac when set on your feet blows directly, about 1/2" from your driving ankle so it either burns your ankle or freezes it. And do not let the wind blow at all because you cannot hold the car on the roadway. I do not enjoy driving anymore and cant wait to trade the car in.

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  So Far so good - 2012 Fiat 500
  By carlonz - February 8 - 10:17 am

  We bought a 2012 pop c in February 2013 for my wife. She thought it was a great looking car and we were trading a Mini Cooper. We only have 3000 miles on it so its hard to say it has been a great car. We have had to have the headliner replaced already - really, the headliner... Anyway, my wife still likes the car. It gets good gas mileage although she doesnt drive it often. Interior parts are cheap plastic but we havent had anything break yet. Service department is OK to deal with, BUT my one major complaint so far is that FIAT doesnt offer courtesy cars to drive if they have to keep your car which is different from any other manufacturer I have ever dealt with.