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2017 Fiat 500 — 1.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 500 1.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 1.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 1.4LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2017 Fiat 500 is a front-wheel-drive passenger car on Fiat's FF platform, its 1.4L engine paired with a six-speed automatic and returning EPA figures of 27/33/29 mpg, with a 4.0-quart oil capacity spec'd at 5W-40 or 5W-30 viscosity. With just 13 total owner complaints and two recalls — the top complaint area being Structure rather than powertrain — the 2017 sits on the quieter end of the 500's reliability arc, which spans 2011 through 2019 and peaked at 394 complaints in 2012. That low complaint count, set against the surge that defined the model's early production years, suggests the teething problems of the launch era had largely been addressed by the time this model year reached buyers, making it a comparatively settled entry in the lineup.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque75 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/33/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 68102241AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size185/55R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68102241AA
Engine air filter52022346AA
Spark plugSP192435AA alt SP070507AC
BatteryBBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades5182439AB alt 05182438AB
Thermostat04892642AD
Cabin air filter68096453AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length139.8 in
Overall width64.2 in
Overall height59.8 in
Wheelbase90.6 in
Curb weight2355 lb
Track (front / rear)55.9 / 55.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 33 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

9.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.80 sec — 2017 C Pop Cabrio
101 hpHorsepower (as tested)
98 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017C Pop Cabrio 1.4L I-49.80 sec17.70 sec101 hpFWD
2016X Pop Crossover 1.4L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.00 sec160 hpFWD
2016L Urbana Trekking Collection 3 Wagon 1.4L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.20 sec160 hpFWD
2016X Pop Crossover 1.4L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.30 sec160 hpFWD
2015C Abarth Cabrio 1.4L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec160 hpFWD
2014Abarth Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.70 sec160 hpFWD
2014L Pop Wagon 1.4L Turbo I-48.60 sec16.40 sec160 hpFWD
2014L Pop Wagon 1.4L Turbo I-48.70 sec16.60 sec160 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Castrol BOT 533
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity0.8
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar part number 68092912AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantMS-90032

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts75 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubUsing new retaining nut, 229.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubUsing new retaining nut, 207.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug GapTurbo: 0.025, Non Turbo: 0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque12.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR134a
Oil TypeND 12 oil
Oil Capacity1.70 oz

Service checks

RPM58 +- 4 rpm
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 42
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 42
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .795; Rear: .362
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 4: 90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2011 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-1080 degrees
5Bolts 11-2027 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.63 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the Fiat 500's generation, federal complaints peaked dramatically at 394 in 2012 before steadily declining, illustrating a long-term resolution of early-production issues. The 2017 model year falls favorably at the lower end of this downward arc, recording just 13 complaints and a reduced recall count of two, down from the four recalls consistently issued from 2012 through 2016. For the 2017 model specifically, complaint volume is low and distributed across Structure, Power Train, and Electrical System issues (two each), alongside one Service Brakes complaint and two crash-related complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes of these failures. Although the 2018 and 2019 models show even fewer complaints, they carry an increased count of two federal investigations compared to one in 2017, suggesting the 2017 model avoids this newer regulatory scrutiny. Positioned firmly within the generation's mature, improved phase with minimal federal complaints and fewer recalls than prior years, the 2017 Fiat 500 represents a smart and reliable choice in the used market.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
101
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure2
Power Train2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes1
Air Bags1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Power Train,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19E044000Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift AssemblyReported 03/07/2019

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… 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…

24V474000Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsReported 25/06/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 101 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
23-021-262026-06-04StructureBroken Exterior Driver And/Or Passenger Door Handles XB2 Warranty Extension Customers may…
S25240000122025-10-07Unknown Or OtherHigh Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-252025-08-13StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 500 1.4L take?

4.0 qt of Turbo: 5W-40 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-12991 or equivalent. Non-Turbo: 5W-30 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.4L get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined mpg.