2018 Fiat 500 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2018 Fiat 500 belongs to a Fiat 500 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2018 to 2019. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion 500 entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 6-spd. This 2018 car is the earliest model year on record for the Fiat 500.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Long Life battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 12 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: 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.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
It returns 27 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,150.
Quick Specs
| Efficiency | 27 MPGe combined |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,150 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 64 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.