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Fiat 500 312 (2010–present)

4.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Most reported affected parts

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Driveshaft
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Gearbox
1 reports
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Interior rattles / noises
1 reports
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Suspension / shock absorbers
1 reports
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Timing belt / chain
1 reports

Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
0.9 TWIN AIR (85 Hp) Start & Stop (312A2000) No reports 0 No issues reported
0.9 TwinAir (105 Hp) (199B6000) No reports 0 No issues reported
0.9 TwinAir (85 Hp) (312A2000) No reports 0 No issues reported
0.9 TwinAir (85 Hp) Automatic (312A2000) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.0 (70 Hp) Mild Hybrid (312.AYD1B) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.2 (69 Hp) (169A4000) 4.0 1 Driveshaft, Gearbox, Interior rattles / noises
1.2 (69 Hp) Automatic (169A4000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.2 (69 Hp) Dualogic (169A4000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.2 8V (69 Hp) (169A4000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.2 S&S (69 Hp) (169A4000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.2 S&S (69 Hp) Automatic (169A4000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 16V (100 Hp) Start & Stop (169A3000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 MultiAir (135 Hp) (312 A1.000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 MultiAir (135 Hp) Automatic (312 A1.000) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.3 MultiJet (95 Hp) (199B1000) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 Multijet 16V (75 Hp) (169A1000) No reports 0 No issues reported

LPG

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.2 (69 Hp) EasyPower LPG (169A4000) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Fiat 500 312 1.2 (69 Hp) Hatchback Mileage unknown

Problem: Transmission

Transmission issues plague this otherwise stylish car. Despite agile city handling and a solid engine, catastrophic reliability problems and constant rattles make ownership a nightmare. Parts are scarce and expensive, and even basic components like the water housing and wiring are prone to failure. Interior plastics are flimsy and scratch easily, and the "semi-leather" seats quickly deteriorate.

Pros: Agile city handling, Unique style, Solid engine
Cons: CATASTROPHIC reliability, Difficult timing belt change, water pump requires messy sealant, Sluggish engine, Constant rattles from interior trim, Low-quality, easily scratched plastics, Non-existent part availability in junkyards, No spare parts service for private customers, Broken plastic water housing, Gearbox bearing failure, Rusted shock absorbers and fouled strut towers, Severed trunk wiring harness, Deteriorating "semi-leather" upholstery, Loose driver's window regulator, Peeling door seals, Torn gear shifter boot with excessive play, Passenger airbag can crack dashboard in sun

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