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2016 Fiat 500EProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 6 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
89
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

died while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

2 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:propulsion System:traction BatteryMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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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 (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical2 (33%)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery1 (17%)
Lights1 (17%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (17%)
Drivetrain1 (17%)

2016 Fiat 500E: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2016 Fiat 500E, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,347 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Issues

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Fiat 500E, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Fiat 500E, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Fiat 500E, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-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

2
16
1
18
3
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Fiat 500E. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

16V303000Jul 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

The worst model year for the Fiat 500E is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2016 Fiat 500E vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

6

Class avg

3

2.1x 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. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2016 Fiat 500E: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Fiat 500E?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Fiat 500E is related to the electrical, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Fiat 500E reliable?
The 2016 Fiat 500E has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Fiat 500E 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 2016 Fiat 500E have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Fiat 500E has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Fiat 500E problems start?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,347 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.
When was the 2016 Fiat 500E data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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?
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