2014 Fiat 500L: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 11, 2024 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, before accelerating forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact learned online of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V192000 (Power Train). The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Transmission · 108,672 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated while his wife was accelerating from a standing stop at a traffic signal, the vehicle hesitated and then jerk and lunged forward once the transmission was shifted into drive(D). The contact stated that the check engine warning light and a message "Transmission Fault" warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that his wife stopped the vehicle and had difficulty shifting into park(P). The contact had to turn the vehicle off and on several times for the transmission to function normally. The contact stated that the hesitation and lunging forward nearly caused several crashes. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where the contact was advised that the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated, and that the vehicle could not be diagnosed if the warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and referred the contact to a dealer because the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V192000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,672.

Filed Jan 23, 2023 · Transmission · 84,864 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated upon shifting into drive(D) or reverse(R), the gear shifter would move to the intended gear; however, the instrument panel would indicate that the vehicle was in neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk and would hesitate to respond while driving from a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the power train had failed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V103000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. Additionally, the contact became aware that the vehicle had a salvaged title. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,864.

Filed Feb 28, 2020 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · IL

2014 fiat 500 l: the transmission will not shift into the proper gear. Turning on the car and placing in d or r the vehicle hesitated and would not move. After retrying multiple times the car will eventually go into drive. The check engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated. In addition, "switch to neutral then to drive" appeared on the instrument panel. Waiting to get appointment at dealership.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 fiat 500l. The contact stated that the transmission would not shift into the proper gear. The contact could not place the vehicle in drive or reverse. The vehicle hesitated and would not move. The contact made more than two attempts to place the vehicle in drive. The contact waited approximately one minute and was able drive off safely. The check engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated. In addition, "switch to neutral then to drive" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a fiat dealer. The vehicle was taken to north star dodge san pedro (7242 san pedro ave, san antonio, tx 78216, (210) 249-7500) where the contact was waiting for the diagnostic results. The mechanic informed the contact that she may have to come out of pocket because the vehicle exhibited symptoms of an unknown recall that was not associated with her VIN. The mechanic then refused to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 44,000 miles · KS

Sitting idle in a line put the car in park while idleing. Line started to move I tried to shift it back into drive and stepped on pedal to move forward and it wouldnt move. It wanted to but couldnt then I smelled and saw alittle smoke that smelled like burning rubber. I immediatlly ly shut the car off. It was towed and now is sitting at a fiat dealer.three weeks ago while accelerating onto a highway the car hesitated and then all of a sudden took off.

Filed Nov 26, 2017 · Acceleration, Body · 54,936 miles · MI · crash

Dec 23 2015 vehicle has 35,000 miles on it and the transmission went out in our driveway every gear was neutral. It was in the shop for 38 days before we received it back. All repairs done under warranty. Feb 9 2017 while in a parking lot the vehicle was put into reverse however the vehicle started to roll forward causing my wife to crash into a concrete pole in the parking lot damaging the front end. I contacted fiat customer care about the incident and they told me to take it to the dealer and after alot of talks they said they would fix the transmission error but not the damage it did I fixed other repairs so the vehicle could still be driven. Sept 15 2017 while driving in congested traffic vehicle was smoking and shifting rough would roll backwards if gas pedal was not fully depressed to the floor. Now we get the recall notice that states basicaly what we have been describing. Have not been able to take it to the dealer being that it is far away and have no other transportation. Nov 24 2017 while at a light the vehicle started making grinding noises and smelling like burning trans fluid then started to roll backwards almost hitting another vehicle will be taking it to the dealer on nov 28th for recal and look into the other issues like hesitation while pressing gas pedal making left hand turns scary when on coming traffic is near.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 3,803 miles · MD

10 incidents so far! 1: the check engine light went on. Drove car and automatic transmission hesitates when accelerating. Backfires on acceleration. 2: same issue days after 'repair' completed. This time the transmission is not shifting properly 3: same issue as #1 weeks after 'repair' completed on #2. This time the RPM's go very high when it automatically shifts or press on accelerator 4: engine makes grinding noise when shifting. Dealer said noise was normal but then fixed it in incident #5. 5: grinding noise on acceleration. Car will not move when shifting from park to drive. Another time when shifting to drive, car went in reverse. 6: recall on the transmission. Thought this would fix the problem but it continued. 7: shifted from park to drive. Car went backward and hit a pole. 8: back wheels suspension has a loud noise going over bumps. Left rear spring and top mount fell out of place. 9: vehicle will not shift out of park. Shifter is not working at all. Had to call roadside to tow it to dealership. 10: vehicle will not shift out of park again. Shifter is not working at all. Had to call roadside to tow to dealership. Total days in the shop since 8/30/2013 through 07/18/2014 is 46+.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 79 miles · CA

Auto dual dry clutch transmission. Manufactured 7/2013, purchased new from dealer 1/14. Car shuddered and hesitated on the test drive. Told it would smooth out because it was an adaptive transmission. Continued to shudder, hesitate and lurch. Brought back to the dealer 3 days after purchase. The car has been in 5 times since and still is not fixed. The dealer will no longer take the car for service and said the car will not function properly during heavy, stop and go traffic and there is nothing they can do. The recall was completed but it did not help. They suggested we contact fiat customer care who has opened a case but not responded and not returning phone calls. Car is unused because it is unsafe. It lurches constantly and barely misses hitting other cars in traffic. Timeline: 1. Test drive shuddered and hesitated, told it would get better with driving. 2. Day 3 took to dealer. Said it was spark plugs and changed out all plugs. Car continues to stutter, clutch overheat, lurching. 3. Dealer trip, they said it was "just the way the transmissions are and they're sorry but there isn't anything they can do." car continues to stop, not shift in to gear, lurch, clutch overheating. 4. Received recall notice. All service performed. 5. 24 hours later, car not functioning, back to the dealer. Dealer redid software installation, replaced brakes, clutch and fly wheel. 6. 48 hours later clutch overheats, nearly hits the car in front of us in traffic. Dealer refuses to accept car in for service, said "this transmission will not function in heavy stop and start traffic. You need to contact fiat, there is nothing more we can do for you." 7. Fiat customer care says they will open a case on may 30, 2014. No responses since. Dangerous vehicle should be taken back and refunded or exchanged with a model manufactured after january 2014.