Punchy performance, an easyto use manual transmission, good. Dual clutch transmissions are a type of automatic transmission, even. Those looking to purchase a sleek and upscale compact car are sure to appreciate vehicles such as the fiat 500 and the allelectric fiat 500e. Hi there, i just recently took my 2015 fiat 500 into the shop due to suspected auto transmission problems. Fiat 500l transmission problems and repair descriptions at. The automatic transmission would not shift to drive after reversing, and hick ups when gear changing. Fiat recalling 2014 500l over dualclutch transmission autoblog.
Fiat commenced advertising a lengthened 7seat variant in 20. View and download fiat 500l 2014 owners manual online. I would also change the oil in the transmission the gearbox part, with the gears, has separate and typical gl4 gear oil as the special hydraulic fluid may have leaked into the gearbox. Those on the market for a roomy yet agile suv, meanwhile, will find a lot to love about the fiat 500l and fiat 500x. Im still waiting to hear the verdict after 3 weeks being in the shop there is only 2 fiat mechanics and one is on vacation. After approximately 34 months wait i was delighted to pick up my new car. In the questionnaire, we ask subscribers to note any problems with their cars that. Consumer reports says this is the worst car around business. Nv recalled more than 25,000 2014 fiat 500l vehicles for possible hesitation issues. I bought my great used 2014 fiat 500l at the end of sept 2016. This includes dualclutch semiautomatic and 9speed automatic. Complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l for sale ebay.
Fiat 500 recalled for transmission issue consumer reports. And they cant even look at it because they are too. Helping expand the growing fiat model lineup, the new fiat 500l first hit the. My husband and i were thrilled to have purchased a 500l at the end of june. It was determined that some fiat 500l models may experience a loss of communication from the gear shift module gsm to the transmission which may result in the transmission remaining in. On july 7th 2015 i collected my brand new fiat 500l auto popstar. Punchy performance, an easytouse manual transmission, good outward visibility, and plenty of space in a small package. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. View online or download fiat 500l user manual, owners manual.
Manual transmission fits 1417 fiat 500l 31530 fits. The fiat 500l has a few minor things that i wish i could change but those are outweighed by the big positives that the car offers. A sixspeed automatic transmission drives the front wheels. The 500l is a followup to the 500, a compact car that fiat introduced to the u. It will either stay in the parking gear or have significant delays in switching gears.
The contact made more than two attempts to place the vehicle in drive. The fiat brand of mini cars has been subject to a handful of recalls over the past several years involving the fiat 500, 500e electric car, 500l and 500x crossover. Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. The one the care came with, a new one before the car had 10k miles and another one around 20k miles. In a normal automatic car, you have the gears arranged in a simple.
Further, purchasing any extended warranty coverage that covers transmission problems is highly advised. Chrysler fca us llc is recalling certain model year 20122016 fiat 500 vehicles manufactured june 21, 2010, through january 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. Theres considerable turbo lag from the turbocharged engine when leaving a stoplight, followed by a nice hit of power. It is compact, and can be used in fiats subcompacts as well as. Fiat will voluntarily be recalling approximately 19,500 fiat 500l models equipped with the dual dry clutch automatic transmissions to upgrade their transmission software andor replace the gear shift module. According to a statement from the automaker, some of those cars may experience serious transmission problems. Chrysler is recalling 19500 2014 fiat 500l cars to upgrade the transmission software after reports that the automatic transmission would not. The powertrain control module pcm software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when. Overall the worst problem category is fiat 500l transmission problems. The dealer could not find any problems, the engineer in italy could not find any problem. The biggest gripes about the 500l concern the cars infotainment system and transmission. According to a statement from the automaker, some of those cars may experience serious.
The contact stated that the transmission would not shift into the proper gear. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 146 2014 500l models nationwide. Fiat 500l manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. The worst complaints are transmission, clutch, and electrical problems. I drove the fiat 500l and i hated every second jalopnik. When it launched in 20, the fiat 500l gave shoppers a unique option for enjoying key fiat attributes in a larger and more flexible package than the smaller fiat 500 that arrived before. I drive a 500, and loved it so much that we wanted to stay loyal to the fiat brand.
More than 50,000 fiat 500 hatchbacks from 2012 and 20 have been recalled because the automatic transmission may not properly shift into park. The service allows to compare and analyze statistics for reported problems, complaints, recalls for various manufacturers. Fiat transmission problems can be caused by a number of issues ranging from bad valve body, faulty solenoid to something as simple as low transmission fluid level or low system voltage. In the model year 2018, the 500l received a standard facelift, with revised front and rear fascias along with ice incar entertainment updates and interior revisions.
The car is showing the same symptoms described in the 2014 500l transmission recall. Consumer reports shares details of the fiat 500 recall. Ive had the car since 2016 and it has 4980 miles so i wanted to get it into shop asap before the warranty was out. Fiat 500l recalls, problems and complaints, defects and. May 20, 2016 fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling more than 80,000 fiat 500 vehicles from the 2012 to 2016 model years. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears. Today, fiat offers a number of cars and suvs for sale on the us market. Helping expand the growing fiat model lineup, the new fiat 500l first hit the road in 20 to give shoppers all fiat brand attributes, but in a larger and more flexible package than possible in. Fiat 500l the fiat 500l is a fivedoor mini mpv based on the design of fiat 500. The base 500 gets 28 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway with the manual transmission and 2432 mpg cityhighway with the automatic. Feb 20, 2019 helping expand the growing fiat model lineup, the new fiat 500l first hit the road in 20 to give shoppers all fiat brand attributes, but in a larger and more flexible package than possible in.
This is an online automotive information provider of a detailed information on complaints, defects and recalls for fiat 500l. To see how frequently 2012 fiat 500 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Get reliability information for the 2014 fiat 500l from consumer reports, which. The car now has 28k miles and is back in the repair shop for maybe the 30th time i lost track but have all the receipts. Troubleshooting fiat transmission problems youcanic. The 201417 fiat 500l was a fivepassenger, fourdoor crossover similar to the mini countryman, but with much more interior space as much a chrysler pt cruiser replacement as a fiat 500 wagon, since it was on a modified punto chassis, and had no real relation to the fiat 500. The fiat 500l was rated as the worst car in consumer reports 2014 reliability survey. To see how frequently fiat 500l problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. This fiat crossover finished last on consumer reports. The recall is limited to models equipped with manual transmissions. This car fits my lifestyle perfectly, doing mostly city driving. The cost of this service or repair can vary by location, your vehicles make and model, and even your.
Burning smell from clutch overheats in traffic transmission failed. Punchy performance, an easytouse manual transmission, good. You are currently viewing the fiat forum as a guest which gives you limited access to our many features. Fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling more than 80,000 fiat 500 vehicles from the 2012 to 2016 model years. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 311 500l models nationwide. Nov 15, 2018 punchy performance, an easytouse manual transmission, good outward visibility, and plenty of space in a small package.
Fiat recalling 2014 500l over dualclutch transmission. As a fiat family so to speak, it has been especially disappointing that we have been experiencing numerous problems with the transmission gear shiftclutch. Fiat 500l transmission problems see our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This in addition to problems with the cars chrysler uconnect. Fiat has announced a voluntary recall of 500l models fitted with the euro twinclutch transmission, over reports that it wont shift out of park.
Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l when you shop the largest online selection at. The powertrain control module pcm software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting. Ive had 3 transmissions so far on my 2014 500l trekking with dual dry clutch automatic transmission built in serbia. Chrysler fca us llc is recalling certain 2014 fiat 500l vehicles. Fiats c635 dual clutch transmission was unveiled in 2010, with front wheel drive, all wheel drive, and manual versions. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l when you shop the largest online selection. Lets take a look at common problems that affect fiat transmissions such as 500, 500c, 500x, 500l, 124 spider, 500e. Auburn hills, michigan chrysler is recalling 19,500 2014 fiat 500l cars to upgrade the transmission software after reports that the automatic transmission would not shift readily out of park. I recently had the chance to drive a fiat 500l in istanbul, turkey, a wonderful. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The worst complaints are overheats in traffic, not shifting, and transmission failed.
Power gives the 2020 500l a predicted reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average. First year of ownership i had to bring it in seven times because of electrical problems which caused major safety issues, most of which, to this day, are still not fixed. In these vehicles, a problem can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral. Before purchasing the car to my own specification i did test drive a 500l but could only do so on a manual car as there was not an automatic car available locally. I may need a 4th transmission replacement on my 2014 500l. The service allows to compare and analyze statistics for reported.
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