Transmission lost gears while merging with traffic. Due to shifter cable bushing failure. Lost 3rd, 4th & 5th year. This has caused numerous owners stranded. Http://www.fiat500usaforum.com/showthread.php?21879-lost-some-gears-shifter-broken/page3
2013 Fiat 500 transmission complaints
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Experienced difficulty shifting gears, and once the car stopped on the highway; was able to get it into third gear to move the car. Once the vehicle was parked 10/09/2018 I was unable to engage the gears; the manual gearshift would not enter any gear. Extremely dangerous while on the road, as you are unable to move the vehicle. The vehicle was towed. I called fca and they advised that this is not part of the recall, but the vehicle is experiencing exactly the same issues as those included in the recall. I would have to pay out of pocket to tow the the vehicle a 2nd time to a fca repair shop with no guarantee that a) they can fix it; b) they will cover any of the costs incurred; c) they would include this information or vehicle in the reporting of those affected by the (already known) s34 recall. Vehicle has less than 80k miles and I consistently brought it to fca dealership and service centers since purchase. I am the original owner.
On july 14, 2018, I began experiencing trouble with my fiat 500 sport ive only had 2-3 months. I was driving the vehicle in some traffic when it suddenly loss of power. The car began sending multiple codes dealing with the powertrain and transmission. Right now no obd ii devices are able to read the codes because nothing shows. I am unable to track my vehicle's mileage as well. The check engine and ESC lights are on. If driven the transmission light comes on and the car tries to stall. The oil has been changed as required. There is very rough idling. There are constant misfires in one of the cylinders. I haven't driven this car in over a month. Today I have finally managed to get it to the dealership. I'm not sure what they will say is the problem but I feel its a bad ecu/bcm/PCM.
Since I bought the car when I put it into reverse it slips out of gear. Ive had it since 2014. I've looked up recalls but it hasn't been recalled yet. It looks as though several model close mine are having the same issue and have been recalled already. I will be trying to reverse on a street and it pops out of gear and grindes. This issues happens frequently and has gotten me close to accidents.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift gears and remained in neutral while attempting to shift into park. As a result of the failure, the vehicle continued to roll and almost crashed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 98,000.
My 2013 fiat pop was called in for a recall on the clutch plate and spring. Desert fiat of victorville made the repair and I drove it until june 6,when the clutch failed and I had it towed to their service center. They had my car from june 6 until july 7. When I spoke with fca (888‑242‑6342 file #[xxx])they told me I had to authorize the service and they would help if the repair was not cover under the recall. The repair is 1748.00 and they are holding my car hostage and will not negotiate with me as they said they would. They have threaten to put a lien on my car. I have contacted the bureau of automotive repair ([xxx])and they have found 3 violations . I am trying to get my car back is there anything that can be done. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving to an appointment and was sitting at a red light when my fiat began to shake. I took it to the fiat dealership after my appointment on june 16, 2017. The following tuesday they said I was my spark plugs and I approved changing them. When they started the car again then they got a message stating no compression in cam 2. I an the original owner and have had the car just under 4 years. I have had all the scheduled maintenance done there at the dealership. I however have 54k on the engine so I am just outside of the warranty. I have been going through various fiat forums and see that this seems to be an issue with cam 2.
Complete loss of power when driving , I filed for lemon law. I won. Now they are going to sell this car on the internet as a buy back.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact stated that the oil pressure and service engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was serviced by an independent mechanic. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had not supplied the remedy and parts within a reasonable time frame. Months after waiting for the recall repair parts, the clutch was not functioning properly and there was a strong vibration coming from the pedal. The manufacturer had a dealer (bob frensley chrysler jeep ram fiat in madison, tn) schedule an appointment for july 6, 2017. In the interim, the contact could obtain a rental vehicle and would be reimbursed. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. While attempting to drive out of a parking structure, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle into gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the shifter cable fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact attempted to downshift to exit the highway, but the vehicle did not engage in gear. The vehicle lost acceleration and was running very slowly. The contact pulled over to the shoulder and noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the contact never received any communication from the manufacturer. The vehicle had been at the dealer for five weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500 sport hatchback. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train), the dealer had scheduled two appointments and when the contact arrived the part was not available. The dealer then advised the contact to call back 30 days later to determine if the part was available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. .....updated 03/08/17 *bf
2013 fiat 500. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair recall notice 16v‑302. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the pedal assembly was available. However, the clutch was not available. The dealer stated they would not be performing any recalls, until the beginning of the new year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The two dealers contacted did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. While driving 35 MPH, the gear shifter and clutch failed, and the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/05/2017*ct updated 01/23/17.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and switched out of gear without warning. The vehicle would not accelerate beyond 15 MPH on the highway. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
I was driving on a 45 MPH road when suddenly the clutch peddle fell to the floor, became extremely stiff and became unresponsive. The gear shifter stayed stuck in second gear and could not move. This was a narrow, windy road with no shoulder and significant elevation changes running through a densely wooded area of pennsylvania. There was no where to pull over and other cars on the road. There is currently a recall for this clutch but the parts have not yet been manufactured. I have already had the clutch replaced once, so this new clutch also suddenly failed without warning and with no signs of the usual clutch wear and fatigue. Just sudden clutch failure while driving. The car has59000 miles on it and is only3 years old. Fiat expects me to pay in full to have the same defective clutch parts installed a third time. I can then apply for reimbursement for these known defective parts. I will then have to bring the car back for a fourth clutch when the new parts are available under tyre recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Received recall notice in june, 2 months later and the dealership is still telling me that fiat hasn't sent them the parts and there's nothing they can do. The recall is related to the clutch going out. The recall notice noted that this can cause an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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