2012 Fiat 500 Specifications

Specifications

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2024 2025

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2007 -
Price :	MSRP: $15,500-23,500 Invoice: $14,990-22,495
Weight :	2350 lbs \| 1065.942 kg
MPG City :	30
MPG Highway :	38

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.35

Engine & Transmission

Transmission:
5 Hybrid , 6 Automatic AISIN , 5 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.044
2nd Gear :	2.371
3rd Gear :	1.556
4th Gear :	1.159
5th Gear :	0.852
6th Gear :	0.672

Handling

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	DLT, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	19E044000
Summary	DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.
Consequence	If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20100621
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V302000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20101202
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V817000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Mfr Report Date	20111024
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V550000
Summary	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.
Consequence	THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

2012 Fiat 500 FAQs (show)

Popular frequently asked questions include:

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Fiat 500?
How many 2012 Fiat 500 were produced?
How powerful was the 2012 Fiat 500? Was the 2012 Fiat 500 popular? Was the 2012 Fiat 500 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2012 Fiat 500?

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Fiat 500? A: The 2012 Fiat 500 has a wheelbase size of 90.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Fiat 500? A: The 2012 Fiat 500 has a length of 139.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Fiat 500? A: The 2012 Fiat 500 has a width of 64.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Fiat 500 have?A: The 2012 Fiat 500 has 38.60- to 38.90-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Fiat 500 have?A: The 2012 Fiat 500 has legroom of 40.70 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Fiat 500? A: The 2012 Fiat 500 was offered as a Cabrio, Coupe.

Q: How much did the 2012 Fiat 500 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Fiat 500 had an MSRP of $15,500 - $$23,500 (USD).

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Fiat 500 have? A: The 2012 Fiat 500 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Hybrid, 6 speed Automatic AISIN, 5 speed Manual.