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2014 FIAT 500 powertrain problems

severe 65 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500

Complaints
65
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500

What owners are reporting 9 most recent

powertrain · filed 12/30/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V103000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMA…

powertrain · filed 12/27/2014

COLD WEATHER PROBLEM. 29 DEGF OUTSIDE ON OCCURRENCE. SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE FROM "PARK" POSITION. THIS HAS CLEARED UP BEFORE AFTER LETTING VEHICLE WARM UP. IT IS STILL IN THIS CONDITION PRESENTLY. I ROCKED VEHICLE FORWARD AND BACK, CHECKED FUSES, LET IT WARM UP TO 39 DEG F OUTSIDE WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES. STILL STUCK IN PARK. LAST WINTER THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD MOVE INTO POSIT…

powertrain · filed 12/16/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO THE NEUTRAL GEAR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, BUT THERE WERE NO FAILURE CODES TO VERIFY THE SPECIFIC ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,640.

powertrain · filed 12/15/2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FIAT 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT "REV UP" AND, SOMETIMES, WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CAR PROS FIAT SEATTLE DEALER (700 S GRADY WAY, RENTON, WA) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.…

powertrain · filed 12/14/2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DUAL CLUTCH SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

powertrain · filed 12/01/2015

IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE DRIVE OR REVERSE THE CAR HESITATES AND IS SLOW TO GET INTO DRIVE/REVERSE... EVEN WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR A STOP LIGHT THE CAR IS STARTING TO HESITATE BEFORE PROPERLY ACCELERATING.

powertrain · filed 11/29/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO FIRST OR SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE ACTUATOR CLUTCH RELEASE, THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AND THE DISC WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE REOC…

powertrain · filed 11/23/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V302000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

powertrain · filed 11/21/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT OR WOULD DELAY IN SHIFTING WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE RADIO FAILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ANY OF THE FAILURES. THE RADIO WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA…

Common questions

How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 FIAT 500?

It's a meaningful issue. 65 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.

At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to powertrain?

No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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