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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3C3CFFAR3FT680973 · Checked Aug 23, 2026
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3C3CFFAR3FT•••••• 2015 Fiat 500

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83on the model
42builds in total
Most reported Seats 2 Wheels 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Seats Dec 2019
2015 fiat 500. Driver side window failed due to broken lift plate at 37,561 miles. Now the passenger side fails at 40,001 miles. Dealer claims not under warranty, no TSB, 'silent warranty' and says the windows typically fail on a 4 to 5 year old car
Wheels Nov 2015
The contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. While driving 65 mph, the front passenger side hubcap detached from the wheel. The failure recurred on numerous occasions with all the hubcaps on the vehicle detaching. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers who were unable to diagnose or…
Seats Mar 2017
Arm rest snapped apart while driver was adjusting seating position with elbow on the arm rest. There is a now sharp metal bar protruding from the plastic into the driver elbow area. Chrysler/fiat dealership said this defect was not covered under warranty and would cost $182 to…

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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 3C3CFFAR3FT680973 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.