NHTSA — Power Train Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,500 miles

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2017 Fiat 500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2017 Fiat 500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 102023

500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After a sudden stop (no impact), the car would no longer go into or come out of gear while running. When the car is not running it will still shift normally. The repair shop initially thought it was the slave cylinder but the problem persisted. They then changed the clutch and are now recommending replacing the inner CV axle boot. The problem described is similar in symptons to the existing recall on 2012-2016 Fiat 500s and the partial recall on 2017 Fiat 500s. It seems logical that all of these issues are somehow related to a flaw in the design or manufacturing.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012020

500

  • 32,000 miles
Car stopped and quickly slowed down without warning. I had very little time to steer car to the side of the road. The rbs/ABS system started slowing the car on its own. I had only been going 30 mph, however had I been in a center lane on a freeway at 60 mph, I would have not been able to get it off the road.

- Parkland, WA, USA

problem #1

Jun 142018

500

  • 5,500 miles
Car has moved out of "park" 4 times and the last time rolled down my drive way and hit another car. I want to have this vehicle returned and get another car. We took this vehicle into the dealer about 4 months ago for electronic gauge and system problems. They said there was nothing wrong with it. I don't believe them anymore.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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