| Issue ID | 1364223 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10966700 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/03/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tire pressure monitor does not function or reset. The car is not able to measure the tire pressure, it states unavailable. The dealership mechanics said to reset it, but upon driving it would reset.. However, it never did. The dealership said it was not their problem although car was just purchased within 2 weeks to be exact. The monitor does not recognize low or high pressure on tires, and the car is not equipped with an emergency tire. Mechanics said it was normal for this year car, and while sitting waiting for another service, several people seem to complain for the same issue. Monitor not working, but everyone was offered to be reset for a price, website does not help, mopar will not set it, and the mechanics will charge, but the reset does not work no matter what you do. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24781 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIALEAH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFAR4CTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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