2014 Fiat 500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2014 Fiat 500, 54% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 17,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “pressure plate” (7% of reports).
- 67power train complaints
- 17,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Pressure plate: mentioned in 5 of 67 complaints (7%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 5 of 67 complaints (7%)
- Pedal depressed: mentioned in 5 of 67 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 67 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Fiat 500 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Fiat 500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about power train for the 2014 Fiat 500 (54% of the 124 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Fiat 500 power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 17,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2014 Fiat 500?
The most frequent phrase is “pressure plate”, in 5 of 67 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (5).
See all 2014 Fiat 500 problems or power train problems across all 500 years.