2015 Fiat 500: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 92 complaints about the 2015 Fiat 500 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 26,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2017
1
2015
5
2014
12
2013
7
2012
19

What owners say

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 39,483 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to browns fiat located at 483 new york-112, east patchogue, ny 11772, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 16v303000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 39,483.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Transmission · 84,191 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. While driving 60 MPH, the contact detected an abnormal burning odor and smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle stalled without warning and was towed to classic chrysler dodge jeep (111 I-20 east frontage rd, arlington, tx 76018, 682‑226‑6400). The dealer diagnosed that the clutch bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 32948895. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not under a warranty or recall. The failure mileage was 84,191.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 26,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. The check engine and transmission indicators illuminated without warning. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to fiat of manhattan in manhattan, new york where unknown adjustments were made to the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 8,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was repaired but the parts replaced were unknown. After the vehicle was serviced, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact attempting to stop the vehicle however, the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact stated the vehicle had a warning light however was unsure what the warning light indicated. The vehicle then stalled and was able to come into a complete stop. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer but the vehicle stalled several times while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 2,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the rpms increased, but the vehicle did not move without warning. The contact switched off the ignition and restarted the vehicle on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while attempting to exit the highway. In addition, the bluetooth capability failed. Once the contact was able to safely pull the vehicle over, it restarted on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer recommended a buy back as an option. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.