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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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ZFBCFADHXEZ••••••2014 Fiat 500L
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2014 Fiat 500L build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
172on the model
38builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 6Engine 3Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainfireOct 2020
The contact owns a 2014 fiat 500l. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake and vibrate before suddenly stalling. Also, a burning odor was present and the warning message "dual clutch over heating" had displayed and on several occasions…
EnginefireApr 2015
Was driving the car in stop and go traffic in detroit. Car began to smoke heavily as if on fire, and engine shut down and stalled right in the middle of the highway. Had car towed to dealership and they were unable to do immediate diagnosis of car. Car has less than 5000 miles…
WheelsMar 2018
I have continental contipro contact-225/45 r17 91h/6yar w878 I've had several incidents with these tires. One exploded on the hwy 85 in ga. Hoping about 60. It just shredded. $168.00. Then another incident driving in town another was flat after visiting a friend, had to replace…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2016
Driving car on freeway in fast lane going to work going about 65 mph car suddenly looses power, gas pedal not working. No warning lights on dash everything the same way as before. Put flashers on tried to pull over in rush hour traffic. Finally got to side turned car off and…
Power TrainfireSep 2020
The contact owns a 2014 fiat 500l. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, smoke would come from under the hood. The contact stated that the smoke would appear intermittently and usually when the vehicle was stopped. The contact was concerned for the safety of his…
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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 ZFBCFADHXEZ009280 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.