Used 2012 FIAT 500 Consumer Reviews
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Transmission problems due to recall
OwenS, 04/23/2021
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My fiat recently stopped shifting into park, which is a common problem and there is a recall for. The recalled part caused damage to the cars transmission which I was told by the dealership needed to be replaced. Fiat refused to take responsibility for the $6000.00 fix even though their dealership said the problem was directly related to the open recall. Needless to say the car needed to be scrapped because of fiats response. I will never be buying a car from them again and I recommend anyone who is considering buying from them steer clear.
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What a Gem!
Kathy Upton, 01/05/2017
updated 07/11/2025
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Fiat with a standard transmission to make a 120 mile round trip daily. The ONLY complaint I have, is the comfort of the seat after extended driving. Of course this could be due to my age, but I'm going to blame it on the length of the seat. The only work I have had to do on the car is the standard oil changes (get ramps, you'll need them to get under this car), new tires and the license plate light went out. That was fairly costly, as you can't just replace the bulb. The entire handle had to be replaced. I am on the 3rd set of tires as the rear tires seem to bubble. I'm getting about 50K out of a set. I don't rotate them the way I should though, so I'm going to try that with this set. The car is holding up great. I had to replace the battery at 140K. The only issue with this, was there was no warning that the battery was failing. When it went I was at the store, came out and the car wouldn't start, wouldn't jump, couldn't even pop the clutch to start so it had to be towed. :( I still love this car and if you can find one that is a manual and still boasts this type of MPG...snag it. Resell value is super low, but who cares? run it till it's dead and start over. :) UPDATE: 2109. I hit a deer in April and totaled my Fiat. I had 175K miles. SO Sad! But I bought a 2015 Fiat and so far, so good!
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I wish I didn't purchase this car.
nomorefiat500, 03/13/2014
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Sigh..I fell in LOVE with my little 2012 Fiat 500 Sport until problem after problem. I just hit 30k miles and so far here are the issues; Clutch plate needed fixed, sometimes it wouldn't start since day 1; boot shifter replaced 2x; back windshield wiper fluid doesn't spray anymore, tire has a hole in it upon purchase, noticed next day, clock replaced as it wouldn't keep time, radio (CD Player) wouldn't eject CD's. I bought the car with 4 miles on it. I do not trust the Fiat dealerships and I do not trust this car anymore. I am trading it in soon. It's ashame, as I loved it.
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pd14_98, 08/03/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
I am a new Fiat fan for life! The 500 sport is a winner for me. Very reliable, very peppy & fun to drive, very economical, and very beautiful. I get 44 mpg on highway drives with the A/C on...this car easily exceeds the EPA rating for highway milage. Driving in the city is closer to the EPA rating (30-32 mpg in true bumper to bumper city driving). Even though I did not have a big budget, I am very happy I bought the Sport with a few options (18,600) and not the Pop. The sport has exceptionally comfortable seats and adds so much extra equipment for a small premium that it was worth getting over the Pop...I strongly recommend this car to everyone who admires it.
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perrusquiald, 05/17/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I just got my car last weekend and I'm happy. the car is great, fun to drive and great gas saver, I got 4 stars for the reliability because the car is new to America but I don't have any complains. You need to drive this car before you buy the mini cooper, this is better buy for the money and looks great.