Fiat 500 CV Joints Replacement Parts

Yes, the Fiat 500 is a front-wheel-drive car and uses CV (constant velocity) joints on its driveshafts to transfer drive from the gearbox to the front wheels. Every variant of the 500 — from the entry-level to the Abarth — has CV joints as standard, so you are looking for the right part. What varies between cars is the exact joint size and spline count, which can differ by engine, so always quote your registration to the breaker.

The Fiat 500 (second generation, launched in 2007) ran a long production life with a mid-life refresh around 2015, but the underlying platform and driveshaft architecture remained largely consistent throughout. That said, the joint specification can differ depending on engine size — the 0.9 TwinAir, 1.2, and 1.4 units do not all share the same driveshaft — so crossing the pre- and post-facelift years is not a guaranteed swap. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Yes, engine size is one of the main factors that determines CV joint fitment on the Fiat 500. The 1.4-litre engine, which produces more torque than the 1.2 or 0.9 TwinAir, typically uses a driveshaft and CV joint rated for higher loads, and the spline counts or joint diameters may differ. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and registration so they can match the correct joint.

Trim level alone does not affect CV joint fitment on the Fiat 500 — the difference between a Pop, Lounge, or Sport is largely cosmetic (interior, equipment, and styling). What matters is your engine size and model year, not the badge on the car. Give the breaker your registration and engine code and they can identify the right joint regardless of trim.

Yes, this matters — always specify NS (nearside, passenger side) or OS (offside, driver side) when asking a breaker for a Fiat 500 CV joint. On front-wheel-drive cars like the 500, the two driveshafts are often different lengths, and the inner and outer joints may not be interchangeable between sides. Getting the side wrong means the part will not fit, so be precise when requesting a quote.

The Abarth 500 uses a turbocharged version of the 1.4-litre engine producing significantly more power than the naturally aspirated 1.4 in the standard 500, and the driveshaft components may be uprated to handle the extra torque. There is a possibility of overlap in some joint dimensions, but this is not guaranteed and should not be assumed. Confirm compatibility against both registrations with the breaker before committing to the part.