2014 Fiat 500e: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker 500e years.
16 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 500e?The 2014 Fiat 500e has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Fiat 500e vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 500e years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the 500e?
Across the 5 500e model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2016) to 16 (2014). With 16 complaints, the 2014 500e sits above the model's median of 11.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 500e
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 14V235000Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Fiat 500e Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, through April 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Campaign 15V179000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 16V303000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The first-generation 500e (2013-2019) is widely regarded as a reliable, fun, and practical low-cost urban EV when purchased used at a significant discount ($4,000-$9,000 USD).
Owner insights cover all generations of the 500e. See the full 500e owner picture and every model year.
Other 500e model years
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