2012 Fiat 500: check engine light

Filed Apr 9, 2022 · Electrical · IL

Check engine light keeps reappearing after the parts have been replaced with new parts the computer codes stated need replacement. Specifically, the spark plugs and coil packs. They’ve been replaced twice now. And the light keeps coming back.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500 sport hatchback. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the ride of the vehicle was not smooth. The contact that the check engine warning light illuminated and there was an odor of smoke in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to fiat of burlingame located at 2 california dr suite a burlingame, ca 94010, where the technician replaced the pcv valve seal and also repaired the cable shifter in the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · 100,000 miles · WV · fire

While driving car lost power and smoke began coming out from under hood. Immediately after the check engine light came on. Car was pulled to side of interstate. Immediately got out and looked under hood to see flames and smoke. Called 911 report the fire, dispatch said fire and police would arrive soon. Checked under the hood for a second time, there was considerable more fire and smoke. Proceeded to gather purse and bag from the backseat. Approximately 4 minutes had elapsed. By this time the car is completely engulfed in flames. I moved approximately 300 feet away in fear the car may explode. Another 4-5 minutes passed when police arrived and an additional 6-7 more minutes for the firefighters to respond. As for personal safety, driving had approximately 4 minutes to escape vehicle from check engine light appearing to the entire be completely encompassed with flames. Driver escaped unharmed, but was incredibly shaken by the scary events that unfolded in such a rapid period of time. Car was not able to be saved.

Filed Mar 30, 2019 · Fuel system · ME

While filling gas tank, "click" as tank filled did not occur, tank overflowed. Tank then became difficult to refill, very slow caution light occurred service garage suspects malfunction in tank system dealer will warranty if "check engine light" appears

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Electrical · 27,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Engine · 14,693 miles · CA

2012 fiat pop, 14,693 miles. I am the second owner. Driving at 25 MPH, the engine light came on, and a message advising that I should pull over because there was low oil, the oil light warning came on. Drove car to dealer at 1820 santa monica boulevard, santa monica fiat. They diagnosed code p1068 which they advised is a "cylinder 2 oil supply selonoid out of range." al at the dealer advised that it would take 5 - 6 hours to diagnose the problem, and he didn't want to spend the time to do it. He further advised that he heard a noise (which I could not hear) and that the code and noise combined indicates that the car needs a new crank shaft and that metal shavings from bearing failure could cause oil pump stress and damage to oil pump, which would cost $4,016.90 plus tax. I declined the repairs because al's advice was based on him hearing a noise, and not based on diagnosis by a hands-on mechanic. The engine light remains on. Al, at the fiat dealer, will not take further steps to rule out other (less expensive) reasons the engine light would come on (e.g., failed gas cap, etc.). "hearing a noise" is not grounds to make a $4,000+ repair on a car with merely 14,000+ miles. The engine light combined with fiat's lack of care to fix the problem could be a road hazard. When I complained to al that he had not actually diagnosed the problem, but rather "guessed" that the car needed a new crank shaft, he decided not to charge me. He said, "you're right, we didn't do the work to make sure you need it." he admitted it was a guess, and noted that he "would not know for sure till the vehicle has gone through a tear down." I am nervous with the engine light on, and no true diagnosis from fiat (it could be anything from a gas cap problem to a failed engine).

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 26,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. While driving various speeds or while parked, the check transmission, check engine, and ESC warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the first time the failure occurred, the vehicle felt sluggish while driving and an unknown odor was detected in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. There were no warning indicators illuminated and no failure codes. The contact stated that the warning indicators illuminated later. The vehicle was taken to ron lewis chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat cranberry (21145 us-19, cranberry twp, pa 16066 (724) 452-4040), but the failure still could not be determined or duplicated. The third time the failure occurred, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a diagnosis still could not be made; however, four spark plugs and the number one coil were changed because the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure still occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2017 · Engine · 2,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. While driving various speeds, a knocking noise was heard coming from the engine and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fiat of freemont in freemont, ca) who was unable determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to normandin fiat in san jose where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty due to a failing main bearing and a crankshaft failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 68,000 miles · CA

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

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 131,000 miles · NC

I have recently taken care in for engine light it was, then both head lights went out again. Theyve done this going down the road at night. Now transmission and engine light came on. Was told could be torque converter clutch was stored default and cleared may come bk, or TCM or torque converter or solenoid. I am still paying for this car had little over a year now. 131,000 mile. Ive put only 42k on it. Others complain same parts/issues. This needs to be a recall issue now. I am a traveling nurse, I have to have a car to take care of my patients please. Now it sits waits go to cary nc 11/29. Diag cost me 141.00 to see ? Is now. Just had sparks/wires replaced two weeks ago. Please help

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Transmission · PR

Light check engine and power train.

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Engine · TX

Engine light and transmition light keeps coming on along with other dash lights. My car also randomly died, everything would cut on but my car wouldn't turn over. We placed a new battery in it and the fiat did the same thing so we put the old one back on and tried to jump start it, the car acted like it was going to turn over but never did. I took my fiat to a fiat dealership to be fixed they said it was the battery the whole time but the computer chiped was fried. The problem is the fiat has only been back a week and occasionally the engine light and transmition and a couple more lights are still comming on. I haven't even had the car a year and I am already having major problems.