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#BS-2017-FIA500-630B

2017 Fiat 500

Based on reports from 19 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

100

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 19 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.0x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 27K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 27K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical4 (21%)

Drivetrain3 (16%)

Structure:body2 (11%)

Other2 (11%)

Brakes2 (11%)

Engine1 (5%)

Steering1 (5%)

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (5%)

2017 Fiat 500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 500, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 27,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 27K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 500, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 500, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 500, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Fiat 500. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19E044000Jul 2019

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.

24V474000Jul 2024

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Fiat 500 vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

3.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Fiat 500 Model Years

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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2017 Fiat 500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Fiat 500?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Fiat 500 is related to the electrical, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2017 Fiat 500 reliable?

The 2017 Fiat 500 has 19 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2017 Fiat 500 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2017 Fiat 500 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2017 Fiat 500 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Fiat 500 problems start?

Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 27,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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