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ZFBCFADH5EZ••••••2015 Fiat 500L
This build draws 13.1× more complaints than the average 2015 Fiat 500L build (16 vs 1).
16on this build
22on the model
18builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 8Engine 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2014
2014 fiat 500l the consumer was involved in an accident. Where the knee airbags deployed with such force, the consumer received burns, cuts and bruises to her knees
SteeringApr 2023
Steering sticks at center, smooth straight roads are the worst. 70 mph small steering corrections cause the slight swerving to keep it in its lane. The amount of force is increasing as the vehicle ages, currently at 47,390 miles in 05/15/2023. The steering problem was first…
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2022
For the past several months my car will simply stop accelerating while I am driving down the road. I can put my foot on the gas, and it will not accelerate. The RPM's and speed go down and I must pull over to the side of the road quickly and turn the engine off, wait 5 minutes…
Power TrainSep 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that upon depression of the accelerator pedal while at a red light, the vehicle stalled with the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that after multiple attempts to restart the…
Electrical SystemNov 2015
I bought car on may 2014. After I used car for 2-3 months I have a problem about I couldn't start because of no battery power. I took to the shop and they said change the battery brand new. However, after I use car for 6-7 months it happened again that I couldn't start the car…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN ZFBCFADH5EZ011986 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.