Example carMechanic for a 2012 Fiat 500
Mechanic for the 2012 Fiat 500: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.3 to 8.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Fiat 500 for mechanic
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the 500
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on your 2012 Fiat 500, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Your 500 and the shop
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The 1.4L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
Who does what
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Your rental while you wait
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Small things that help
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Talking to the shop
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Make a request
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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