Fiat 500L years to avoid
More than twice the 500L's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Fiat 500L years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Fiat 500L complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Fiat 500L problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission130
- Engine33
- Electrical29
- Acceleration22
- Driver assistance12
- Steering11
- Brakes11
- Airbags11
- Fuel system6
- Body4
- Suspension3
- Lights3
Most reported problems on the Fiat 500L
Won't shift 41Check engine light 39Transmission failure 25Stalling 20Jerking 11
Fiat 500L problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 95 | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 95 | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 75 | 23 | Airbags | 20,696 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 183 | Transmission | 52,367 | 3 | 5 | Avoid |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Fiat 500L
What years of the Fiat 500L should you avoid?
2014. It has more than twice the Fiat 500L's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 183, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Fiat 500L?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Fiat 500L?
Transmission, with 130 complaints across all years, followed by engine (33) and electrical (29).
How many recalls does the Fiat 500L have?
4 recalls between 2014 and 2017. The 2014 model year has the most, with 3.
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