2015 Fiat 500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 33 complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- 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 | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 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 21 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 fiat 500. While the vehicle was being towed by a 2002 e450 rv driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact immediately pulled into a nearby fire station where the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was burned extensively and declared totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. The check engine and transmission indicators illuminated without warning. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to fiat of manhattan in manhattan, new york where unknown adjustments were made to the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Fiat 500
- Electrical system 28 complaints