2014 Fiat 500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 66 complaints for the 2014 Fiat 500, 38% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 17,000 miles 56 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 33 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 56 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 17,000 miles, and 91% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 fiat 500. While at a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact noticed smoke coming from the tires. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission ball bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 fiat 500. While driving various speeds, the gears failed to shift or would delay in shifting without warning. When the brake pedal was depressed, the hazard warning lights illuminated and the radio failed. The dealer was unable to duplicate any of the failures. The radio was replaced on two different occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Fiat 500
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints