The car week not respond in acceleration it took too long to click in gear.. on ramps it struggled to get to speed going into the freeway. The dealer said it fixed this after a recall. It did not work however and it won't shift tests at times. Another mechanic sure its because its a jet fueled engine N I needed to give it gas. When I did it just idled the same. Now the transmission broke N I stilk owe 5K on it! it costs 9K to fix.I drove to a mechanic and had to leave it there, the gears did not work anymore.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

Stopped car at a traffic light could not get it back into gear when light changed. Turned car off and back on and was able to move over to the side of the road. Once in park could not get back in gear. Took car to Fiat dealer and was told I needed a new transmission @ 60,849 miles. Car transmission was previously serviced under Fiat recall for this same issue. Fiat dealer said I had no recourse other than replace transmission at my cost.

- Fleming Island, FL, USA

I purchased my 2014 Fiat 500L in March 2019 with only 54,000 miles on it. A couple of weeks later, I was almost hit by oncoming traffic while attempting to cross traffic at an intersection when the transmission failed to engage first or second gear. As I frantically pressed the accelerator to get the car to accelerate, the engine revved to approximately 5000 - 6000 rpms until the transmission finally engaged a gear and I was able to get out of harms way. There were at least two more very close, almost accidents, just like the one described above; as well as other incidents that happened such as changing lanes in a traffic jam and not being able to accelerate, etc. Approximately five months later (last week), while sitting in a traffic jam for about 45 minutes, I began smelling a burning smell. Shortly after, while inching forward, the car jumped; almost felt like I had been hit from behind. This happened twice. About five - ten minutes later, a message displayed saying to place the car in neutral then back into drive or reverse. I did this and then alarms started dinging and the check engine light came on. A couple of minutes later, when traffic finally started to move, the transmission would only go into 2nd, 4th, and 6th gears. When I tried to use the manual shift mode, it said gear not available. I managed to get my car home and to the dealership the next morning where they diagnosed the tcm as bad (code P1cb1). It cost me $1,221.51 to fix! there was a completed gear shift module recall (NHTSA # 14V-103) in March 2014 and a completed reprogram powertrain control module recall (NHTSA # 17V-192) in March 2017. Fiat has failed miserably to fix this transmission issue and there's still repeated problems and complaints. They did nothing for me when I contacted them! it is a saftey issue! does someone have to die before this is recalled? because I could have!

- Norfolk, VA, USA

The automatic transmission would not shift to drive after reversing, and hick ups when gear changing.

- Lilburn, GA, USA

The car was stationary and would not shift properly out of park. Would need to wait and shift through gears and wait to hear gear engage. Sometimes I had to do this many times before it found the gear. This happened both for reverse and drive. Car would not accelerate at times when needed. It would rev really high but not change gears when trying to accelerate into flow of traffic on freeway. Eventually this would also occur on regular street driving.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped. On several occasions, the vehicle would not immediately respond when placed in reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V103000 (power train). The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

Im getting a turbo underboost code from the check engine light. It's a solid light not flashing. I do not have a gas cap & ive already had a smoke rest which revealed no leaks. I started putting premium gas & the light went off & was back to peak driving performance but recently it came on again with same code & it's driving like an old lady now

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Car just a few months out of warranty. Still paying monthly note. Transmission failure, with a cost of $6000 to repair. Car is not worth what we owe plus what repair charge will be. I see multiple accounts of this with other owners- with low miles. This needs to be a recall and Fiat needs to assume responsibility for repair. This issue left my 19 year old daughter stranded with 3 young children! I am reading all these accounts from other owners, but not seeing any resolution. We were told to just 'give away' the car. We are still paying the note! did not know a four year old car which has been well- maintained was considered disposable.

- Sachse, TX, USA

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.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that all the warning light flashed on the instrument cluster and when driving the engine lost engine power causing the vehicle to decrease in speed. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle shut off with no warning. The contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle and a passerby had to assist with moving the vehicle off the roadway. A dealer had not diagnosed the failure yet. The vehicle was towed to the owners residence due to the intermittent failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V192000 (power train) and was waiting to determine from the manufacturer if the failure was related to the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,299.

- Walhalla, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not shift into gear and the gear not available warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram roseville (200 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, (916) 467-8055) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The same dealer informed the contact to repair the transmission control module. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Williams, CA, USA

At approx 17,000 miles manual trans clutch failed no power to move car. Repair under warranty. Now at 32,600 miles driving on highway transmission clutch failed on highway - no power almost hit by semi-truck trying to make it to shoulder 2 failures of a passenger car with low miles is an issue. Now at Fiat jim butler dealer in St louis mo.

- Pacific, MO, USA

2014 Fiat. Consumer writes in regards to ongoing transmission issue.

- Seattle, WA, USA

Unsafe vehicle: 1: car was stationary for a short period at a red light; tried to accelerate & car would not move. Left me stranded for half hour. 2: car was stationary again at red light & stalled, leaving my daughter stranded in the middle of traffic. 3. while driving the car it would not accelerate at all. Most of my road time was highway. Dangerous to not be able to move out of the way of people traveling 70-80mph. 4. while driving, turning at an intersection, the car stalled and would not accelerate, putting my daughter and I in the middle of oncoming traffic. 5. while stationary, car would go into gear, but would not move in any direction. This is the 2nd Fiat I owned and will never recommend or buy another one due to safety issues. 1st Fiat was fine, this one is unsafe. I have been cheated. I cannot sell or drive the car because its trash and unreliable. My husband is in the military and our family was transferred to hi. We had to leave my car behind on the mainland because it is not drivable. It is sitting, stranded in a driveway while we continue to pay the loan and full coverage insurance. A 5 year old car that I have taken very good care of is literally falling apart and a throw away car. The car was not 5 years old when the issues started. This needs to be taken care of at the expense of the dealer. I have researched this and other Fiat owners are having the same issues. I have been told I need a new transmission for $4,000. Why would I be responsible to pay that when there should not be transmission issues on it to begin with" how many other people have to complain for this to come to light" very unfair to the consumer. My radio also powers down by itself. My air compressor went out & cost 1,700 to replace. When I purchased this car, I was a single mom. I was under the impression I was buying a reliable car that was good on gas and would last many years.

- Kailua, HI, USA

I will go to put the car in drive or reverse and a warning comes up stating to put the car in neutral before putting in drive or reverse and it doesn't go into drive or reverse and I need to fool with it before it finally will and then eventually the check transmission light will come on. Have had it in the shop 3 times & they haven't had the same code come up and they replaced a couple of modules but it has not fixed the problem. It happens when the vehicle was stationary. It happens intermittently and the dealer can't duplicate the warning.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. While driving 8 mph, the vehicle decelerated on its own. When the contact attempted to accelerate, the engine powered down and made an abnormal revving sound. The engine powered down in reverse as well and the power train waning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to hendricks Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Fiat of concord (7630 hendrick auto plaza nw, concord, nc 28027, (704) 467-8270) where it was diagnosed that new gears needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Moorisville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact was alerted to smoke at the rear of the vehicle. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact called aaa and the vehicle was towed to the contact's hotel. The vehicle was later towed to Fiat of san diego (858-492-9200, located at 5135 convoy St, san diego, ca 92111) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was in perfect condition prior to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17V192000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,229.

- Orcutt, CA, USA

Transmission fault, frequently will not move forward or reverse, have to jogle the gear lever and then it does move, took it to palmetto Fiat, they siad they tried a new control module, but did the same fault, was also told by them that this is a frequent fault on this model that was made in vietnam or somewhere. This is extremely dangerous and could cause a fatal accident if the car goes into less power mode on the highway. I would like to remedy this as my wife loves the car, it has 51,000 miles unfortunately and to be charges nearly $6,000 for a new transmission is not correct, please let us know how you can help us, as this car has has various recalls for transmission problems.

- Miami, FL, USA

Clutch pedal sticking in depressed position, preventing engagement of gears.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

The car has no suspension at all, the steering is not good at all and this vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained.

- Columbia, SC, USA