When you start up the car for the first time and began to drive it won't shift out of first gear for several blocks. The transmission strains to shift into 2nd. The transmission overall takes a while to get up to speed on the the expressways, it's hard to enter at the prevailing speed. Also, the check engine light won't go off. Even after 4 times ($2,000) to a service garage. There are no Fiat services facilities in my area. Not even the dealer where I purchased it will work on it.
The worst 2016 Fiat 500L problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Fiat 500L 79
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)...
- Lifter
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair...
- Warranty Bulletin D-16-03
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage
- Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review...
- Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of...
- If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is...
2016 Fiat 500L fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-25 | 30-32 | 25-28 |
What 2016 Fiat 500L owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The issue looks similar to fiat 500l 2014 recall for transmission software. The problem happens while driving for the first time of the day. The automatic gear doesn't shifts even if the speed goes higher. It take almost a mile or 2 for the transmission to function properly. I have requested for an service appointment at local fiat dealer, but I thought of reporting the problem at the federal safety agency too, if in case it is not an individual complaint.
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Questions about the 2016 Fiat 500L
Is the 2016 Fiat 500L reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Fiat 500L, fewer than a typical 500L model year.
What is the 2016 Fiat 500L year score?
The 2016 Fiat 500L scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Fiat 500L: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Fiat 500L?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Fiat 500L have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Fiat 500L get?
Official estimates for the 2016 Fiat 500L range from 25 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-25 city and 30-32 highway.
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