2014 Fiat 500L Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 16%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,367miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Fiat 500L, 16% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,367 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Im getting a turbo underboost code from the check engine light. It's a solid light not flashing. I do not have a gas cap & ive already had a smoke rest which revealed no leaks. I started putting premium gas & the light went off & was back to peak driving performance but recently it came on again with same code & it's driving like an old lady now”
NHTSA complaint #11229932, filed 2019-07, 50,000 miles“I was driving and at a stop light. The engine suddenly flashed and said not in gear. It was in drive. It said switch to nuetral. I did and back to drive. The car would barely go. Left me moving at 15 MPH in the middle of 55 MPH traffic. Then it seemed to want to lunge forward at the next red light. I do not feel safe and the Fiat dealer says there are no recalls. However I could have lost my life. I was almost struck twice.”
NHTSA complaint #11361715, filed 2020-09, 101,000 miles“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“Rakata recall,I have problems whit my car when I lost my battery out of charge when I was running ,so I put charge whit a smart charger and by my surprise the car don't start I go to the dealer and the dealer says that I burned the computer but it's not true I don't change anything so anyways I have 28000 miles in 3 years old car and the company don't want to repair because they don't so I need to pay + 1200 to fix the problem and the car that I know have warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11176493, filed 2019-02, 28,327 miles“I was driving straight at 75mph on the highway in tucson, arizona. Suddenly the car began to speed up and slow down. The dash displayed (! Manual unavailable) the car began to jump from park, neutral, d2 and d6 until the car came to a complete stop. It took three of us to push the car off the freeway. Prior to this I have noticed that over the past month when I press on the gas pedal the car does not move. Then it suddenly starts going. I am very concerned for my safety and the safety of others with regards to my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11350311, filed 2020-08, 111,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 30 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2014 Fiat 500L
123 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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