In the European service world, FIAT steering failures land on our lifts with regularity. 54 complaints across 6 year-model entries (2012–2016) is consistent with what we move in parts orders. The 2012 FIAT 500 carries about 35% of the steering complaints — typical of a generation-specific design pattern that gets resolved in the next refresh but never recalled for the affected years. 3 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Independent-shop repair on this category runs around $700; dealer pricing tends to run thirty to forty percent higher on European brands. Steering does not have a graceful failure mode. Take any "unintended movement" complaints seriously and check for open recalls on the EPS module.
ProblemsByVin FIAT / STEERING
6 model-year entries · 2012–2016
FIAT steering problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against FIAT vehicles for steering issues. See steering across all makes →
Complaints
54
Recalls
0
Year-models
6
Avg fix
$700
3crashes
Worst-affected FIAT model-years for steering Top 6 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6
2012 FIAT 500
19 complaints · ~$700 severe
2014 FIAT 500L
9 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2016 FIAT 500X
8 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2013 FIAT 500
7 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2014 FIAT 500
6 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2015 FIAT 500
5 complaints · ~$700 moderate
Common questions
How many FIAT steering complaints are on file with NHTSA?
54 complaints across 6 model-year entries from 2012 to 2016. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for FIAT.
Which FIAT model has the most steering complaints?
The 2012 FIAT 500 leads with 19 complaints in this category. Next: 2014 500L (9) and 2016 500X (8).
What does it cost to fix FIAT steering problems?
Independent shops average $700 for steering repairs across the FIAT lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there FIAT steering recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover steering issues on FIAT vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Frank DeSantis, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with FIAT.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.