2016 Fiat 500L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500L years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500L. That ranks 3rd out of 4 500L model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Fiat 500L 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 | 2 | 100% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Fiat 500L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Fiat 500L.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When you start up the car for the first time and began to drive it won't shift out of first gear for several blocks. The transmission strains to shift into 2nd. The transmission overall takes a while to get up to speed on the the expressways, it's hard to enter at the prevailing speed. Also, the…
The issue looks similar to fiat 500l 2014 recall for transmission software. The problem happens while driving for the first time of the day. The automatic gear doesn't shifts even if the speed goes higher. It take almost a mile or 2 for the transmission to function properly. I have requested for an…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500L?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Fiat 500L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Fiat 500L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500L model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.