First wipers stopped working consistently then trunk and door locks wouldn't respond to fob and trunk can't be opened.
2012 Fiat 500 electrical complaints
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The wiring harness gets crimped when it goes from the main body of the car into the hatch creating shorts and malfaction of electric components. As, does the rear wiper hose. Which leaks and empties into the wiring harness. This happens everywhere, at all times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact stated that the license plate bulb was out and the liftgate did not open manually. The vehicle was taken to flower motor company (2580 n townsend ave, montrose, co 81401, (970) 249-9664) where the contact was informed that the wires were fractured and the liftgate handle was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 133,000.
A few weeks ago, I woke up and drove to work in the morning. My fiat parked, I worked, everything was good. 5 hours later, I get back to my car to drive home. I start my engine and the dashboard lights up saying, "hill start error ... See owners manual". I thought to myself, "welp, l guess I'll go see a mechanic now.". I lift the e-break, press down the break pedal, and then try to move the car into reverse, but it's locked in park. I turn off the car. I use google search on my phone to find my fiat 500 owner's manual online. I look for the "hill start error" and find an override to get my car out of park and into reverse/drive. I restart the car. Now the dashboard is completely blank except for the letter 'p' in the bottom-center of the circular dash panel. The letter "p" is blinking concurrently with a beep that does not stop. There is no measure of speed and I'm not entirely sure if my lights are working at this point. I'm just trying to get the car to a mechanic about 10 miles away. I found an honest-family spot and the guy tells me to leave the car there and he'll look at it. Break lights were out and a safety feature caused it to lock up. A common issue is a break-light switch with this car, so... We replaced the bls and did a full diagnostics, but still no fix. We troubleshoot all week and found that a 5-amp fuse blew out in the body control module. He replaced the fuse and found that it burned out again because of a loose wire somewhere behind the steering wheel. If I run the car, the loose wire will cause more connections to burnout and break. The car shorts if we run it now. The loose wire causing this short caused my car's gearshift to lock up completely, disabled my break lights, and lead to shortages across the board. I can't drive it at all, let alone start it. I barely have 89k on this car and it's pretty much cooked.
Concerns that vehicle s34 recall has never been complete vehicle is now for sale at a car dealership no paper trail on the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact attempted to open the trunk, but it was unable to unlatch automatically. The contact stated that the trunk could be accessed by pulling the back seat down; however, with the back seat lowered, the contact was unable to load or unload a suitcase. The vehicle was taken to fiat of edmond (14113 broadway extension highway, edmond, oklahoma 73013, (405)-696-0631) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed. The dealer stated that the trunk wires could not be replaced individually; therefore, the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The wiring harness was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer provided the contact with case number: 34994853. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempting to drive. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to ron lewis chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat cranberry (21145 us-19, cranberry twp, pa 16066, (724) 452-4040) where it was diagnosed that the starter mounting bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Trunk / hatch pinched wire harness causing short. Could not open trunk, license plate light would not illuminate. Fiat does not make a pig tail replacement, shop had to re-wire trunk cousting 180.00 for new deck handel, and 600.00 for splicing in new harness
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact stated that the rear hatch and sun roof failed to open. The dealer (harper fiat, 10045 parkside dr, knoxville, tn 37922, (865) 243-3220) stated that they were aware of the failures, but no repairs were completed. The manufacturer stated that they did not handle those types of complaints and suggested the contact call the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. While attempting to unlock the trunk, it failed to open. The vehicle was taken to fiat of burlingame (2 california dr, burlingame, ca 94010, (866) 413-7332) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the trunk wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,927.
The hatch switch has had to be repaired 3 times. Its a design flaw that shorts out the switch. There should be a recall!
The car was driven to shopping center, parked ok but when leaving the vehicle started, then engine cut out. Now the vehicle will not start. Engine cranks but engine warning lights goes on. Towed to jeep/chrysler dealer (don allen in nantucket) and they said it was electrical issue. Towed to another repair shop and they said they couldn't fix it (electrical issue). Called fiat and they said not their problem. Car has 27,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called safford alfa romeo of tysons corner (8448 leesburg pike unit a, vienna, va 22182, (571) 565-2500). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The wire harness from the body to the hatchback becomes crimped and causes broken wires causing the 3rd brake light, rear wiper, license plate lights, and rear door latch not to work this is a known problem with all fiat 500's and a safety issue when the 3rd brake light does not work as if a fuse blows on the regular brake lights the 3rd light should still work. Also all states require lights illumination the license plate at night. Also the rear wiper is essential on this vehicle in a rain situation to see behind the vehicle
Trunk will not open
My gear shifter wire broken to the point it would gets stuck in drive or park or reverse even though I had shifted to a different position. When I would turn off my car even thought I put it in park it still believed that it was in reverse and would roll.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contacted stated that the brake lights failed without warning. In addition, the speedometer and odometer lights failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (criswell fiat, 88 bureau dr, gaithersburg, md, 20878), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Electrical issues throughout the car causing the trunk to not be able to open. Check engine light, they're going to have to change spark plugs and ignition coil. Light bulbs in middle console all have to be replaced. Engine and air filters
Safety recall is still not complete! Clutch safety swicth
I bought my car in october of 2016 I paid $10,000 for it it had 56,000 miles on it I bought it because I am handicapped and I need it a small car but also one where I could put a walker or wheelchair in which I cannot because the wires all broke in the hat from a manufacture defect I had I just now was able to get it repaired it cost me $430 and then because of the electrical wires being broke they shorted out a computer so they still don't work I still cannot open my hatch and get into the back of my car to be able to put a walker or wheelchair in and I feel that the manufacturer needs to correct this for me for I'm disabled and I don't have that kind of money I wouldn't have bought the car if I known it had this issue it is not handicap accessible and it also the car could have caught fire it is all I will not pass safety inspection because of this please help
Tire pressure monitor does not function or reset. The car is not able to measure the tire pressure, it states unavailable. The dealership mechanics said to reset it, but upon driving it would reset.. However, it never did. The dealership said it was not their problem although car was just purchased within 2 weeks to be exact. The monitor does not recognize low or high pressure on tires, and the car is not equipped with an emergency tire. Mechanics said it was normal for this year car, and while sitting waiting for another service, several people seem to complain for the same issue. Monitor not working, but everyone was offered to be reset for a price, website does not help, mopar will not set it, and the mechanics will charge, but the reset does not work no matter what you do.
I called chrysler phone number 800‑992‑1997 around 6:30pm-7:00pm on 03/05/2017 to inform them that my 2012 fiat 500 pop 2door hatchback nero black has a problem the reverse has stop working! I was informed that I would need to take the car to ken garff fiat in salt lake city utah! I explained that I would like to take the car to larry h. Miller chrysler dodge jeep in sandy utah. I ask chrysler if they would release the parts to fix my reverse to larry h. Miller chrysler dodge jeep. I was told I must take the vehicle to ken garff fiat of salt lake city. I then explained refusing to release the parts for my fiat to anyone but ken garff fiat was not legal! The customer service agent reply by saying: "I don't no anything about being legal. ...... My reply was "oh that's for sure!"
On feb 11th 2017 I took my vehicle to a chysler dodge jeep dealer in sandy utah (lhm) I ask them if they could repair my vehicle. They said yes so I authorized larry h miller chysler dodge jeep to work on my vehilce. Ken garff fiat refused to give the parts to larry h miller and backed the dealership into a corner making larry h miller take the car to ken garff fiat at 198 e 500 s in salt lake city utah and I know for fact ken garff refused to give larry h. Miller the parts for the vehilce because ken garff fiat likes to force everyone to come to their dealership well ken garff had the vehilce towed to them and kept the vehilce from 12noon until 5pm stating they had not started work on the vehilce and they had plans to work on the vehilce over night when the shop was closed I told ken garff they will not be working on my vehilce over night and not to touch my car well now my car is setting on ken garff lot with not one piece of paperwork that says ken garff can touch my vehilce and if they try to lie and say they do then they have forged my signature. I had my plates removed from the car I contacted larry h miller and told them on 02/15/2017 that I would like for them to take the car back to larry h miller. The recall is still not complete and ken garff refuses to give the proper parts so another chysler dealership can work on the vehilce ........... I want to note that larry h miller chysler dodge jeep is wonderful and I am being treated with respect by larry h. Miller chrysler doge jeep and their staff....... However the recall work is still incomplete because ken garff fiat 198e 500s of salt lake city utah will not give larry h miller parts.
Takata recall - chrysler owns fiat and I had a problem with my air bags on a 2012 fiat. I was in a small fender bender. All air bags opened but all the front air bags ruptured. No one else was in the car with me but the sensor in the passenger seat did not kick in. All air bags deployed. I had injuries which were a fractured elbow, dislocated my arm in two places. Since then I am having trouble with my shoulder, neck, headaches, and my back. I am going to the doctors and physical therapy. Please get back to me as soon as possible as I am going to hire an attorney to see what can be done. My insurance company consider it a total loss.
My car [xxx] 2012 fiat 500 pop 2 door hatchback has still not had the safety recall fixed fiat chrysler is in contempt of court because my recall has not been fixed in a timely matter! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I can not get my headlights to shut off when I contact fiat at 888‑242‑6342 they tell me that it is some kind of updating software called follow me 30. I know for fact that this vehicle did not have this software available for the 2012 that software was only used on vehicles in 2010 and fiat didn't have 5 dealerships in the entire united states of america if they had one in 2010. The software follow me was only on foreign fiat cars also I keep getting a light saying tire pressure monitoring is unavailable! When I call fiat I get poor customer service I even had a lady call me a criminal for giving my whole VIN # she stated she needed to "make sure you didn't just walk by the vehicle and give a VIN # that you got from something else." I believe fiat is hacking in to vehicles in an effort to get customers to bring the vehicles to ken graff fiat 198 e 500 south salt lake city utah 84111. I refuse to go back to this car dealership because they seem to be more concerned whith when and where I purchased the car and if I had a car note fiat tried to pretend that they didnt have parts avalible and to get me to drive a loaner car. I own my car! I dont have a car note and it seems to be alot of funny business going on in regards ken graff and chysler fiat aurbun hills refuses to help with the matter also the milegage seems to have slowed down a whole lot for example if I drive 20 miles it will only show 15. I want my car to work not be a danger to my child and myself my car now has 176,000 miles on it!
My fiat has less than 36k miles my driver's side door handle has broken off and has been on national back order for over a month. I can not even get it fixed right now. Also my starter does not work and I have to pop start the engine at the moment because I can not order the starter to replace it. The car has less than 36k miles
Stopped at bank to withdraw some cash and the alternator started on fire! Had the car towed to mechanic to repair .
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. When the ignition was turned to the on position, half of the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine revved but the vehicle failed to start. The ignition had to be turned to the off position and back on in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the started idle gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge failed to register the fuel range. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15. ....updated 08/29/16
"takata recall" mechanical defect has been detected. My car was on the highway when suddenly it randomly began stating to "check transmission see handbook." I took it to a fiat dealership in which I immediately advised them of the diagnosis code p0741 had been provided to them at drop off before any work was performed - tony (the service advisor) said that was not helpful could mean anything. (diagnosis means: torque converter clutch circuit performance or stuck off) I was advised numbers lies and was told I needed a new transmission. Turns out there is a fault in the wiring of the system and computer which is now causing car to not stay in gear. I want to raise all awareness to this issue. Especially since the purchase of this car (only 58k in mileage) I have had to personally replace the following: number of radiator repairs: 2 sunroof: 1 transmission: faulty mechanical error total tune ups: 2 brake installments: 3 I was not made aware of any prior issues before purchase all issues have occurred due to manufacture negligence! No accidents have occurred. Please assist me in any way possible.
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