Are Fiat 500 engines reliable?
The basic 500 has either a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre inline 4 engine, or a more modern turbocharged 0.9-litre TwinAir inline-2. Overall, the Fiat 500 is above average reliability wise. On Carbuyer UK, the 500 is rated at 3.9/5 from 152 owners’ reviews, and 63% would recommend the 500 to a friend.
Is Fiat Abarth safe?
2019 FIAT 500 Abarth
| Source | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA Crash Data | Overall Front | 4 Star |
| NHTSA Crash Data | Overall Rollover Rating | 4 Star |
| Hwysafety | Overall Side | Good |
| Hwysafety | Driver Head Protection | Good |
Is it expensive to fix a Fiat?
The average annual repair cost for a Fiat is $538, which means it has above average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Fiat reliability include an average of 0.2 visits to a repair shop per year and a 17% probability of a repair being severe.
What was the safety rating of the Fiat 500?
In contrast to its performance in the full-width test, the 500 scored maximum points both in the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, with good protection of all critical body regions. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.
What’s the ANCAP rating on a Fiat 500?
This 5 star ANCAP safety rating only applies to models fitted with ESC. The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
Are there any recalls on the Fiat 500?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not rated the 2019 or 2020 Fiat 500. However, the site does have two complaints from consumers about the Fiat 500 that state that there are issues with the power train and fuel system. There is also one recall for the 2019 model.
When did the Fiat 500 come out in Australia?
The tested model of Fiat 500 was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2008. This 5 star ANCAP safety rating only applies to models fitted with ESC. The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP.