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Fiat 500l Problems

The FIAT 500L is a compact MPV designed to offer more space than the standard 500. With 590 total complaints on file, the 500L has significant documented issues with power train components, engine performance, and electrical systems. The 2014 model year accounts for nearly 90% of all complaints.

590
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
3
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2014
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2015 2016

Common Problem Categories

Power Train 256
Engine 64
Electrical System 56
Vehicle Speed Control 42
Unknown Or Other 42

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2016 4 0 0 0 Good
2015 58 2 0 0 Good
2014 528 3 16 12 Avoid

Fiat 500l Years to Avoid

2014, 2015, 2016

Best Fiat 500l Years

2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the FIAT 500L?

The most frequently reported issues include power train problems with 256 complaints, engine issues with 64 complaints, electrical system failures with 56 complaints, and vehicle speed control concerns.

Which FIAT 500L years should I avoid?

The 2014 model year is overwhelmingly the most problematic with 528 complaints, representing nearly 90% of all reports. This was the first model year of US availability.

What power train issues affect the 500L?

Power train problems represent 256 of 590 total complaints, likely related to transmission issues with the dual-clutch automatic gearbox used in early production.

Has FIAT improved 500L reliability?

The 2015 and 2016 model years show dramatically fewer complaints at 58 and 4 respectively, suggesting FIAT addressed the severe issues present in the 2014 launch year.