This is an unusual product listing requiring honest disclosure upfront: the vast majority of US market Fiat 500 (312 chassis 2012-2019) does NOT have a power steering cooler because the standard US 500 uses electric power steering (EPS) instead of hydraulic. EPS uses an electric motor to provide steering assist with no hydraulic fluid, pump, reservoir, or cooler involved.
If your Fiat 500 actually needs a power steering cooler, you likely have one of these specific applications: Fiat 500L hydraulic trim (larger MPV variant 2014-2017), European-market 500 with hydraulic conversion, Abarth-specific additional cooling, or you may be looking at a mislabeled engine oil cooler (which is a different component, also common on the Abarth).
Call (240) 301-0095 BEFORE ORDERING to verify which steering system your vehicle has and which component you actually need. We do not want to ship the wrong product based on a misunderstanding of your steering architecture.
The standard US Fiat 500 (312 chassis 2012-2019) uses electric power steering (EPS). The EPS motor mounts on the steering column or steering rack and provides power assist directly via electric current. There is NO hydraulic fluid, NO pump, NO reservoir, and NO cooler. If you have a standard US 500, you do not have a power steering cooler.
The Fiat 500L (2014-2017 US sales) is a larger 5-door MPV variant built on a different platform related to the Jeep Renegade. Some 500L configurations may have used hydraulic power steering with an oil cooler. Verify your specific 500L trim and check for hydraulic reservoir under the hood.
Some European-spec 312 Fiat 500 vehicles were configured with hydraulic power steering. If your vehicle was grey-market imported from Europe, has European-spec component swaps, or was modified to hydraulic, you may have a cooler.
The Fiat 500 Abarth has an engine oil cooler (for the engine, not steering). This is a more common Abarth cooling component and could be confused with a power steering cooler in informal terminology. If you have an Abarth with cooling concerns, verify whether your issue is steering or engine.
If none of the above signs are present, your vehicle likely has EPS and does NOT need a power steering cooler.
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Fiat 500L Hydraulic Trims | 2014-2017 larger MPV variant, some configurations |
| European-Market Fiat 500 Hydraulic | Grey-market imports or European-spec swaps |
| Abarth Performance Cooling | Some Abarth applications with additional cooling |
| Possibly Mislabeled Engine Oil Cooler | Verify which cooler you actually need |
| NOT Compatible: Standard US Fiat 500 with EPS | Pop/Sport/Lounge/Turbo/Abarth standard configuration uses electric power steering with NO cooler |
| NOT Compatible: Fiat 500e Electric | Different platform |
| NOT Compatible: Fiat 500X Crossover | Jeep Renegade platform |
500L hydraulic, European imports, Abarth-specific, or possibly mislabeled engine oil cooler
| Part Type | Power steering oil cooler heat exchanger (limited applications only) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Application | Specific Fiat 500 variants with hydraulic power steering |
| Major Disclosure | Most US Fiat 500 uses EPS without this component |
| Verified Applications | 500L hydraulic | European imports | Abarth specific |
| Possibly Mislabeled | Could be engine oil cooler product |
| Construction | Aluminum tube and fin |
| Mounting Style | Front airflow path bracket-mounted |
| Hose Fittings | Hydraulic-style fittings on both ends |
| Approximate Weight | 2 to 4 lbs |
| Installation Difficulty | Moderate DIY | fluid flush recommended |
| Tools Needed | Standard wrenches | fluid catch pan | new hose clamps |
| Coding Required | No |
| Service Life | 100 | 000+ miles when present and functional |
| Verify Before Ordering | Call (240) 301-0095 mandatory for this product |
| Donor Vehicle Disclosed | Before shipping |
| Price | $99.00 |
I have a 2015 Fiat 500L Lounge (the larger MPV variant, not the standard 500 hatchback). The 500L has hydraulic power steering and my cooler had developed a slow leak after 9 years of service. Vaz was honest upfront about how most US Fiat 500 has EPS but confirmed the 500L variant with hydraulic is the exception. Donor was a 2016 500L. Installed cleanly with new hoses and fluid flush. Steering effort is back to normal and no more leaks. Excellent service and honest about the disclosure most site
I imported a European-spec 2014 Fiat 500 Lounge with hydraulic power steering (not the EPS that US-spec gets). My power steering cooler needed replacement. Vaz was helpful walking through which steering architecture I have and confirmed they could source for European-spec hydraulic. One star off because the donor vehicle origin (also European import) was disclosed after extensive Q&A rather than upfront, but the cooler itself works perfectly. Glad to find a US supplier willing to support Europea
verify hydraulic vs EPS system before ordering (call-before-ordering process strongly encouraged for this product), damage from improper installation, normal cosmetic age signs, labor costs of any kind, fluid flush costs. Note: this is a specialty product with limited applications. Verify your Fiat 500 actually has hydraulic power steering with a cooler before ordering. Contact (240) 301-0095 within 15 days.
