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3C3CFFAR1CT••••••2012 Fiat 500
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Fiat 500 build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
375on the model
67builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 9Engine 3Electrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainApr 2021
Driving vehicle near my home on a city street went to shift gears and the clutch did not fully disengage. Had to shut the engine off to put it in second gear to get back home. Contacted dealership and they told me the s34 recall had been completed when the vehicle had 20,000…
EngineJul 2019
The contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the cam shaft failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, piston number one was not compressing. The technician removed the valve cover and noticed…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2019
I drove down from il to wi with my fiat pop 500 2012 on highway 39 and all of the sudden about an hour away to my destination, my sunroof spontaneously exploded (boom!) along with loud noise. I ducked down and all the sunroof glasses was shattered and fell off onto my head, my…
Electrical SystemAug 2018
The contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact attempted to open the trunk, but it was unable to unlatch automatically. The contact stated that the trunk could be accessed by pulling the back seat down; however, with the back seat lowered, the contact was unable to load or unload…
Electrical SystemJul 2017
Electrical issues throughout the car causing the trunk to not be able to open. Check engine light, they're going to have to change spark plugs and ignition coil. Light bulbs in middle console all have to be replaced. Engine and air filters
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C3CFFAR1CT116959 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.