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2012 Fiat

500

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L

Fiat 500: best and worst years
2012 Fiat 500

Closest available photo (2011 model year); you're viewing the 2012.

2011 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
100
Power to weight
0.041 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.76
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
33.9 mpg, reported by 9 driversabout 4.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
140 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
60 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
91 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,421 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
394
Reported injuries
17
Theft rate
1.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN37%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • ENGINE10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • SUSPENSION4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 535 total.

Fiat 500: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.