Fiat 500 Reliability and Common ProblemsAlthough the Fiat 500 is one dependable car, it still has its fair share of problems. Here are the most commonly reported issues for different model years:
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FCA, PSA to Share Platform for Small CarsThe report also said that prior to the completion of the merger, FCA has completed retooling its small-car architecture in order to accommodate other powertrains such as electric motors and batteries. This means that the Fiat 500 model will likely be the only vehicle on the FCA-built platform.
FCA Eyeing to Open Low-Emission Manufacturing PlantThe two new electrified SUVs believed to be built on the new facility are the Grand Cherokee and a three-row version of the model. Meanwhile, the company’s Mack Avenue factory will accommodate the production of the next-generation Grand Wagoneer.
FCA Looking to Recall up to 1 Million VehiclesThe company did not reveal details as to which makes, models, and model years will be part of the “group of vehicles equipped with the Tigershark engine” that will be covered by the recall. However, a statement from FCA stated that “as this population ages, some vehicles exceed in-use
Farewell Fiat? Why Americans Fell Out of Love with the Italian ClassicThe Italian brand first licensed a US plant in Poughkeepsie, New York to manufacture its cars in 1909. They were locally known as the Fiat Automobile Company. At the time, European cars were well received, and Fiat’s cars were considered luxury vehicles. They later expanded into building trucks, trams, and
The Top 6 Fiat 500 Generations in HistoryThe modern-day Fiat 500 (2007 to present) is arguably the best generation of the model. It’s equipped with advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. The modern infotainment system also has a touchscreen display, smartphone integration, and over-the-air updates.