2014 Fiat 500L: common problems and reliability

The 2014 Fiat 500L has 306 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag transmission failures (ddct): fluid leaks, complete failure requiring replacement, described as a "piece of shit." concerns specifically cited for the 2014 model year. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

306
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
14
Crash reports
12
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2014 a good year for the 500L?

Across the 5 500L model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2018) to 394 (2012). With 306 complaints, the 2014 500L sits abovethe model's median of 164.

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

power train
190
engine
49
electrical system
47
vehicle speed control
27
steering
15

Recalls affecting the 2014 500L

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 17V192000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is fu…

air bags:knee bolster

Campaign 14V481000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag m…

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 14V103000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 5, 2013, through January 22, 2014. In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed …

power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly

Campaign 19E044000

DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than …

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by reports of persistent mechanical and electrical failures, poor reliability, and severe parts availability issues.

  • Transmission failures (DDCT): fluid leaks, complete failure requiring replacement, described as a "piece of shit." Concerns specifically cited for the 2014 model year. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Severe parts availability problems: parts on indefinite backorder (e.g., lower intercooler hose), leading to repair delays of 6+ months. Specific mention that Stellantis/Fiat no longer supports the model in North America, making parts nearly impossible to find. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 500L. See the full 500L owner picture and every model year.

Other 500L model years

Compare every 500L year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.

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