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Electrical systemPart report

2014 Fiat 500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
18%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
5,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Fiat 500, 18% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We purchased the 500l Fiat in december of 2014. On february 14, 2015 we brought the vehicle in because on a return trip from tijuana mexico while in border traffic the engine started smoking. The car looked like it was going to catch on fire, it smelled of burnt rubber. We brought the car in and they explained that this has been happening a lot and the manufacturer is aware but is not doing anything about it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10693724, filed 2015-03, 7,810 miles

“At a stop to shop, everything locked up. Could not turn car key on or off or remove key. Could not open doors or windows. After about 10 minutes it was ok. I am elderly and quite nervous about such things. Next day took it to dealer and they still are waiting for replacement parts and telling me a bunch of nonsense that this can happen if steering wheel and front wheels are not aligned properly.”

NHTSA complaint #10619210, filed 2014-08, 800 miles

“I had not drove my car in 3 days it was parked inside our garage, I put in the ignition key, and car would not make a sound, not even a click, while the key in the start position, all kinds if things stared to come on the display, . I had to call the dealership, and they jumped the car to get it out of my garage, and had the car for 5 days, every once and a while I smell gas fumes inside the car, we spent 24,000 for the car, and it just does not seem to be right.”

NHTSA complaint #10650286, filed 2014-10, 3,600 miles

“I bought car on may 2014. After I used car for 2-3 months I have a problem about I couldn't start because of no battery power. I took to the shop and they said change the battery brand new. However, after I use car for 6-7 months it happened again that I couldn't start the car d/t no battery, the technician said to me that the computer drain the battery and they will adjust the computer system not to drain battery. After the 2nd time happen I drove for another 3-4 months I experience the smoke coming out from the front hood while I was driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10806381, filed 2015-11, 20,000 miles

“Had car for about 6 months and after coming home from vacation, 1 week, battery totally dead. After aaa attempted to charge battery 3 times it finally charged up but was told to drive directly to dealership. I got about 3 miles from home when car again died in middle of road but was able to steer to the side before steering locked. After car was towed to dealership I was told they never really saw this before, a totally dead battery that would not charge up. No explanation, accused me of possibly leaving lights on which was not the case. …”

NHTSA complaint #10572806, filed 2014-03, 5,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017536%
2016321%
20152628%
20142218%
20131710%
20126316%

Other parts of the 2014 Fiat 500

Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Fiat 500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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