Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 -31 City / 32 -38 HWY
Horsepower
101 -160
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Valeria A
Gas saving. Pilot assistance.
Gas saving is the best. Good performance. Decent trunk space. Car is small so parking is not a problem. It is manual but I love how it tells you when is recommended to switch gear so you save gas. Also car will let you know if it needs repair like oil water or tires need air.
accountCircle elle b
My car may be small, but it is a very roomy car that can fit a lot of items in it
I like my vehicle because its small and very modern and updated. It has current technology and it has the right amount of room for my day to day needs
accountCircle tina m
Great value for money paid. Fun to drive and easy to maintain
500E all electric and I love it. The only drawback is not enough charging stations available
accountCircle Patricia R
Electric cars are the way to go. My Fiat has plenty of cargo room for any shopping trips.
Love my electric fiat for my round town errands. Only drawback is the limited mileage range.
accountCircle Norma R
Great, fun, reliable car to drive
I have had my car for over a year now and have not had any issues with it. I love how compact and driver friendly it is. It's usually just me and occasionally a passenger so it's enough room, I have had people in the backseat and it is comfortable but there's not a lot of space. The trunk is a bit small as well but the back seats fold down which provide more space. I usually don't have to fold down the seats though since the most I carry is groceries. The seats are super comfortable and all the controls are easy to reach for the driver. I love that it is also great on gas mileage. I usually like to keep the tank full but I have gone a couple of weeks without pumping gas. It has a fixed sunroof and large windows which allow for a nice clear view and light to come through. The seats are leather but with any car with leather seats they do become very hot during the summer months. Since the car is small it is easy and quick for the temperature to adjust once the heat/AC is turned on. The temperature settings can be set to a specific number and you can also adjust fan setting to a specific intensity using up and down arrows. After regular maintenance, I have not had any problems and it continues to be reliable. It also has a sport mode setting which allows for better control when turning the steering wheel and is quicker to increase speed.
accountCircle Karen H
Go anywhere, park anywhere, be seen!
I have had my Fiat for 6 months now and absolutely love it. I have had no problems with it all. I have a 5 speed and it is such a fun car to drive. It handles turns quick and smooth. Doesn't have much pick up so you don't want to pull out in front of anyone. The gas mileage is phenomenal. I am always telling people how comfortable it is. Everything is well within reach. There is a back seat that would be suitable for a small child or a car seat. There is not quite room for an adult. The rear storage area is sufficient for groceries. I am always shocked at how much I can fit in this car. What I really love is that I can park this car anywhere with ease. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a small reliable, gas efficient, cool/cute car that can go anywhere.
accountCircle Rodney E
Compact but well built great on gas built to last and for the freeway
So far no problems for a compact vehicle it can get up and go an excellent gas saver surprisingly comfortable and adequate room
accountCircle Kathy R
My car is like a little toy, & I love it!
I love my little car. It is adorable! It is nice and small. I can fit in any parking space. The only negative is that the pick up is not the greatest, but I can live with that. Because of it is size, I tend to be bullied on the highway. Other drivers think I cannot go fast enough. They're wrong! My car is a convertible and I love riding with the top down instead of having to use the air conditioner.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Courtney
Don't buy this car ever
2015 fiat 500c. Sure it's cute. I love to drive it. But I have put 2 transmissions in it. One engine. 2 new door handles and last night the drivers side broke for a second time. What is next??? This car is garbage and I owe too much on my loan to do anything about. I will not buy another Chrysler ever.
accountCircle Bernard Pizonero
No spare tire in a fiat 500 ?
Pardon my indignation but how can the men selling these vehicles fully knowing they are selling this product to a young lady still do so knowing a flat or blown tire will leave them stranded God knows where
accountCircle Amber N
Some things about my fiat 500.
The fiat 500 is a good car but I don't like the fact that when I sit still my car shakes even without it having issues, fiats 500 are good cars if you're taking long road trips but not if you have a large family, it runs smooth and has a great radio and speaker system which I like.
accountCircle Trent M
I really like the inside of my car it is nice looking but yet it is still small.
It is slower than when I first got it and it is a little small for me but overall it was a good car I plan on getting a new vehicle soon. My check engine light came in a bit but it would be an easy fix so overall I liked this car. One day I might get something like this again.
accountCircle Tara H
Economy driven vehicle, the fiat 500l.
It is good on gas, but no get up and go power. Fiat 500l are reasonably priced. It is definitely a family vehicle, with quite a bit of space. There is no CD player but does come with satellite radio. It seats 5 and the front seats are heated. The fiat 500l has a hatchback that opens to a optional 2 tier trunk space. The ride is not the smoothest as you feel every bump you hit in the road very well. All in all it is a decent vehicle given the affordability which makes it easier to qualify or finance a fiat 500l.
accountCircle Phil O
Fuel economy and dependable
It's economical on fuel, reliably. It's feels while driving and it's able to maneuver in to small parking spaces due to its size. I bought it because the family car was too big for my daily activities. So far it's seem to performing well without any technical issues. In the nutshell it's the car for me

FIAT 500 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Pop
101 HP 29-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Lounge
101 HP 29-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Base
160 HP 27-30 MPG 4 Seats
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2017 FIAT 500 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 57%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 2%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Autumn M on June 1, 2021
The petite car perfect for a 1 year olds first car.
I love the car because I am not very good at parking so with it being super small I can pretty much park anywhere. I really like the steering wheel it feels good and I think that the heat and air conditioning works very fast. The only problem I have with the car is that the battery will die it I do not drive the car after a few days and this happening can be very expensive. I do however also enjoy the gas that it is very cheap to fill it up and lasts a good amount as I am someone who frequently drives long distances it has been very useful to me.
accountCircle Nera P on April 8, 2021
The fiat - a great little car.
My vehicle is a great little car. It is perfect for the short distance driving that we are accustomed to. It is comfortable for short and long trips. It is only shortcoming is its small size. There is not a lot of legroom for passengers in the back seat. Also there is limited storage. To combat this issue we had roof racks installed.

Ranks #17 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 FIAT 500 has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 35 other Small Cars.

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4.83
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4.79
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4.36

Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 FIAT 500 has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #12 of 35 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG
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118 MPG
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33 MPG

Is The 2017 FIAT 500 A Good Car?

Absolutely -- for the right customer. It's a blast to drive. So. much. fun. I can always find a parking spot. It sounds amazing, too. I also like that it comes with a real manual transmission as... Read More
Samantha M.

How Reliable Is The 2017 FIAT 500?

I've had the car for two years. So far, the only problem has been with one of the motors in a door window. My 'check engine' light came on yesterday for the first time since my purchase.
Jennifer W.

Is The 2017 FIAT 500 A Good Value?

I bought the car new for about $25k. It's also a convertible. I'd say the price is reasonable for the options. It wasn't a steal, but a pretty good value.
Sheila C.

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Safety & Reliability

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety