2014 Fiat 500L Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,926miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Fiat 500L, 5% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,926 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have taken my car in 3 different times after being in stop and go traffic and my brakes seizing, car turning off, smoking from car, warning lights on dash instructing me to put in n and then in d or r and then the car dies. Cannot turn back on. Once I can get to start, shrugs in movement. The vehicle does this when I stop and go - have issues with shifting after the car starts back up.”
NHTSA complaint #11045185, filed 2017-11, 26,750 miles“Sitting idle in a line put the car in park while idleing. Line started to move I tried to shift it back into drive and stepped on pedal to move forward and it wouldnt move. It wanted to but couldnt then I smelled and saw alittle smoke that smelled like burning rubber. I immediatlly ly shut the car off. It was towed and now is sitting at a Fiat dealer.three weeks ago while accelerating onto a highway the car hesitated and then all of a sudden took off.”
NHTSA complaint #11090766, filed 2018-04, 44,000 miles“I pulled into a parking lot at 10mph. I attempted to stop the car to park. The brake jammed and the engine revved .I repeatedly pressed on the brake and it would not go down.it was a very small enclosed parking lot and not much space to move. I hit the parking barrier causing damage to the front end because there was no where else to go .radiator fluid poured out of the vehicle. My mother was with me in the car and witnessed this accident. She drove the car to a close auto mechanic as I was distraught. I am afraid to drive this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10660273, filed 2014-11, 922 miles“While stopped in traffic in the middle lane of rt. 50 e in annapolis md, I put the car into park. The car became consumed with a strong burning odor. As traffic began to move, I shifted into drive, stepped on the gas pedal and there was no response and the oil light came on briefly. Since the car had begun to roll forward, I put my foot on the brake and there was no response. I pulled the emergency brake and put the car into park and turned on the hazard lights. Traffic began to get back to speed but I was broken down in the middle lane, blocking traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596709, filed 2014-06, 3,020 miles“Brake makes squeak noise when brake. (noticed within a week of purchased) tech cannot find any problem, but heard the squeak noise. Recall repaired transmission on april 15, afterward back-up camera pixel in slow motion. Stereo setting not properly, need to set radio and media every time when car starts.”
NHTSA complaint #10593518, filed 2014-05, 100 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Fiat 500L
123 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Fiat 500L
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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