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Used Fiat 500: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Fiat 500 from 2012 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $15,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013–2019. Look harder at or skip 2012.
2012–2019 Fiat 500
A tiny, retro-styled city car with lots of personality and easy parking.
Years to target: 2013–2019. Look harder at or skip: 2012. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $6,000 | Look harder | 3 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $6,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $10,000 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $11,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $13,000 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $15,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~60,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2012: owner complaints spike (396, mostly the transmission).
- It is cramped, crash ratings are weak, reliability is spotty and resale is very low, and the automatic versions are especially sluggish.
The trim we'd park in our garage
The Abarth adds a 160-hp turbo engine, firmer suspension and a sport exhaust, while a manual Sport or Turbo keeps much of the fun for less money.
On the test drive
Check the automatic for harsh or delayed shifts, and on manual cars listen for clutch slip or bearing noise. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2014 · $11,500
- Acura TSX 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
- Toyota Camry 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.