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3C3CFFAR7CT••••••2013 Fiat 500
This build draws 5.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Fiat 500 build (14 vs 2).
14on this build
153on the model
63builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 8Engine 2Visibility 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the transmission failed to shift gear properly and lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to push…
EngineJan 2019
An issue involving the starter motor bolts not being grounded. Caused intermittent starting. This issue is a known issue for fiat under the following: customer satisfaction notification n15 starter motor mounting bolts 2012 (ff) fiat 500 note: this notification applies only to…
Service BrakesFeb 2016
I owned the second fiat 500 thought the brake's issue would go away when driving in the winter time. Brakes would not stop the car and even you pressed it all the way down. I heard from a friend who lost control of her fiat's brake this last winter in boston, ma and would like…
SuspensionAug 2014
Car falls front and drops on a parking lot. I was manuvering to park and the car fall because the tire , shock,transaxle,ball joint fall off. This results in damage in the body and I have photos of the car at the site on my work. No pothole,no crash, just falls and breaking…
VisibilityDec 2013
From california visiting family in oklahoma. At the time of visit we experienced a winter cold front that brought ice rain and snow. Went out on the morning of the incident to warm the cars in the yard, and the temperature at the time was 18 degrees wind chill, with effect was 5…
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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 3C3CFFAR7CT313960 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.