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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 FIAT 500 steering problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
When does it fail?
Of the 5 steering complaints filed for the 2015 FIAT 500, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of FIAT 500 we track for steering problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (5).
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Inoperative Blue And Me Steering Wheel Button This bulletin involves performing a Body Control Module (BCM) Proxi Configuration. The customer may notice that the buttons on the steering wheel for Blue and Me may stop working. Also for customers in Canada and Mexico, they may notice that the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ?Winter Mode? feature is missing.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Inoperative Blue And Me Steering Wheel Button This bulletin involves performing a BCM Proxi Configuration. The customer may notice that the buttons on the steering wheel for Blue and Me may stop working. Also for customers in Canada and Mexico, they may notice that the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ?Winter Mode? feature is missing.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗CHRYSLER 2012-2015 FIAT 500: SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Clunking Noise From The Steering Column While Turning The Steering Wheel This bulletin involves replacing the steering intermediate shaft. Clunking, popping, knocking noise from the lower steering column while turning the steering wheel.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
The car dash goes crazy turning all lights. Over heating and ESC right afters it turns off while the car is on the go less then 50 milers per hour. I have almost crash twice due to the car stops completely on the freeway. Dealership has check the car 4 times and they can not get it to be fix yet in the last past 2 month. 11/30/17 Fiat says is checking what they can do still I have not receive an…
We have ran into two issues with the car. The first issue was last year there was an issue with the computer inside not working which in turn cause issues with the bluetooth, lighting, and dashboard. The mechanic said it could in turn result in other issues as well. We recently started the car and it started shaking, the dashboard went out, the check engine light came on, and then the power…
A few days after normandin Chrysler did a recall clutch repair, the passenger side control arm came loose at the wheel causing vehicle to be uncontrollable and right tire to jam into wheel well. I had just turned left onto a road from a driveway. I heard a grinding sound and pulled the car over. Cv fluids on road. Axel disconnected at both ends.
I was driving our Fiat 500e (31K miles) in late June, when suddenly the HV Battery System (and primarily the PIM/Power Inverter Module that controls the HV battery system and propulsion system) failed, causing my moving vehicle to lose it's ability to use power steering. I was on a steep hill and was barely able to control the car. I contacted my local Fiat dealer, had the car towed there, and…
Had steering trouble with your 2015 FIAT 500?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2015 FIAT 500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 51,606 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/FIAT/500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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