2014 Fiat 500L Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Fiat 500L.

< older2015
Complaints
268
Crashes
8
Fires
6
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Fiat 500L Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1123 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:62,039 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:5
#230 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:53,189 mi
#324 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:31,949 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Fiat 500L.

Transmission / Drivetrain
123
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
62,039
Engine Problems
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,189
Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,949
Unintended Acceleration
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,824
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
16,591
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,865
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,086
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
48,500
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,300
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Fiat 500L

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~69,162 vehicles.

17V192000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~25,583 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is fully pressed.

14V481000Air Bags:knee Bolster
~25,479 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

14V103000Automatic Transmission
~18,100 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 5, 2013, through January 22, 2014. In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed effect or no effect on selecting a transmission gear.

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2014 Fiat 500L — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Fiat 500L reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2014 Fiat 500L has 268 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 123 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500L?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (123 complaints, avg 62,039 mi); Engine Problems (30 complaints, avg 53,189 mi); Electrical Faults (24 complaints, avg 31,949 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Fiat 500L?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,469 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Fiat 500L?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Fiat 500L include 8 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Fiat 500L have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 69,162 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Fiat 500L?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2014 Fiat 500L shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Fiat 500L reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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