2014 Fiat 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Fiat 500. That ranks 3rd out of 9 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (67 complaints, 54%), typically at around 17,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 7 fires, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 124owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Fiat 500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 67 | 54% | 17,000 | “pressure plate” (7%) | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 18% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 19 | 15% | 7,905 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 12% | 19,278 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 26,125 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 4,120 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 19,278 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 6,194 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Fiat 500 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Risk: If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Message flashing "service power steering, hill climb and ESC" appears on an average of once a month for the last few years. No loss of control yet, but it came on three starts in a row for the first time. Usually goes away with a second start. Making an appointment with a dealer (Putnam) in…
While traveling on a PA interstate, I hit the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle in front of me and the wheels locked up. The anti-lock system appeared to not work on my Fiat 500c. I hard steered L and avoided a head on collision hitting the trailer in front of me on the passenger side front of the…
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at 10 MPH, the transmission experienced an abnormal difficulty in the shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to a stop on the side of the road, and had the vehicle…
Dealer saw me that is needing a battery replaced On February 14, I took my fiat 500 E to the dealer for repairs. They then told me that it has a bad main battery problems and has to be replaced they gave me a price of $17,000. As a City employee. We do not make that much money. I bought this…
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and TPMS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the…
Other Fiat 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 500 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 500 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 500 | 14 | 3 |
| 2015 500 | 92 | 3 |
| 2014 | 124 | 3 |
| 2013 500 | 165 | 3 |
| 2012 500 | 396 | 3 |
| 2011 500 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 67 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Fiat 500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Fiat 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500 model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.