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3C3CFFAR6CT••••••2012 Fiat 500
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Fiat 500 build (10 vs 6).
10on this build
377on the model
67builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 6Suspension 2Engine 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2024
The clutch is out in the car. This may be caused by the clutch cover diaphragm spring and results in the inability to disengage the clutch, shift gears, and loss of mode of power. Leaving the passengers in a situation that can cause wreck without warning. My clutch went without…
SuspensionAug 2021
I bought this car from a dealer in Fortville (Carlux) who said it had a clean history, this car was meant to be driven by my 17 year old to school, after driving it for 1 week she noticed weird sounds on turning and the engine being very loud and not responding to acceleration…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2019
When filling up with gas - pump clicks off every few seconds. Takes a long time to fill tank at a very low rate of flow. Makes it easy to overflow! My mechanic says something is faulty with the gas tank
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2017
I received a recall notice on my 2012 fiat pop in november 2016.I called stateline fiat and was told that I would receive a call when the parts came in.I never received that call.on 02/20/2017 I was on my way to work in heavy traffic in uptown charlotte nc and my clutch went out…
EngineJun 2012
The contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. While driving various speeds, a knocking noise was heard coming from the engine and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fiat of freemont in freemont, ca) who was unable determine the cause of the failure.…
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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 3C3CFFAR6CT211663 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.