2012 Fiat 500 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.3 to 8.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.3 to 8.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Fiat 500 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Fiat 500 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 184 g/km | 190 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.78 | $13.65 | $14.18 |
2012 Fiat 500: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 35 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,750 | US$2,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,556 | $2,730 | $2,836 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Fiat 500
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 396 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (203), electrical system (63) and engine (51). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V817000 | 2019-11-15 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission. |
| 16V302000 | 2016-05-16 | power train:manual transmission | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears. |
| 11V550000 | 2011-11-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:fluid | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Fiat 500?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Fiat 500 for sale by us right now. Buying the 2012 Fiat 500 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 396 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, electrical system and engine; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
The numbers in plain words
The engine is the 1.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 7.3 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 22 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $12.78, and a 300 km weekend about $38.34. The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move.
How big it is
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. Luggage space is 198 litres, enough for about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Try before you buy
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Try the 500 on your commute, then decide.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.80 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.78 in fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Ask us
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Fiat 500 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Fiat 500 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Fiat 500
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Fiat 500?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Fiat 500 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Fiat 500 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Fiat 500 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2556.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.