2014 Fiat 500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Fiat 500, 5% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my vehicle at interstate speed the steering mechanism tends to hang up but with extra effort you can steer through it. This happens randomly & sometimes requires a lot of extra steering effort. Since my nearest dealer here in east galesburg, il is 40+ miles away & I was taking a trip to florida, I eisked the steering issue & after arrival in florida took the vehicle to the dealer in winter haven, fl, winter haven alfa romeo & Fiat of winter have. …”
NHTSA complaint #10806463, filed 2015-11, 22,000 miles“Lost control of steering wheel. Big safety problems! Unable to control when turns!! The wheel turns back by itself!! Repaired by the dealer once, dealer changed the entire steering system about 2 months ago. Right now it happen again!! And it happens everyday every time when I make the turn!not safe for the driver , not safe for everyone on the road!!”
NHTSA complaint #10854234, filed 2016-04, 17,000 miles“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 Burlingame, Ca to diagnose. $250 to scan and who knows how much to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11703545, filed 2025-12“The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate and make a turn, the steering wheel would over steer without any warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 07/26/16”
NHTSA complaint #10872167, filed 2016-06, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the when the engine was started, the vehicle failed to move forward or in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the computer codes were reset, however, the failure recurred. The vehicle then began to move in reverse when the gear was in the drive position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission control was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10732235, filed 2015-07, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
- 10150520Apr 8, 2015Clunking Noise From The Steering Column While Turning The Steering Wheel This bulletin involves replacing the steering intermediate shaft. Clunking, popping, knocking noise from…
- 10057938Apr 8, 2015Chrysler 2012-2015 fiat 500: service bulletin information and repair procedure for noise in the steering column while turning the steering wheel.
- 10218179Nov 26, 2014Clockspring/ Steering Column Module.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Fiat 500
67 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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