2011 Fiat 500 problems, complaints & recalls
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly 2019-07-03 · campaign 19E044000 · 740 vehicles
Defect: DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.
Risk: If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
Service bulletins (38)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Unknown Or Other 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-11-27 · Unknown Or Other“tl-contact owns a 2015 fiat 500 sport.... contact stated vehicle has 23000 miles,,, contact stated dealership told him the vehicle warranty is expired... went to replace brake pads... contact stated dealership filed a false vehicle inspection report... stated dealership told him he had to pay for new rotors and brake pads due to vehicle having no w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.