2014 FIAT 500L consumer reviews

Bought this car used at 75,000 from a Toyota dealership. The transmission died at 116,000. Fiat dealership quoted me $10,000 to replace. It's had transmission and electrical issues since I bought it. I've taken it in numerous times with complaints of the transmission slipping out of gear while driving, but dealership said they couldn't locate the issue or replicate it. I call BS, these are known issues. Check the recalls and forums, this car is a pile. Fun fact, the dodge dart has the same transmission set up and has issue too. Forget Fiat, never again!

Since 2014 I have purchased FOUR Fiat 500L's. The first was an Easy Model. With manual transmission. As a base model I was suprised at how much fun it was to drive. I traded it in 14 months later for a 2015. This was a lounge. In 2017 I bought another for myself and my wife has the 2015. I bought another 500L Trekking. I then traded the 2017 in. With two 500L's in the driveway I have a manual for my wife and automatic for me. These cars are functional and fun to drive. The easy model lacked navigation and Sirus and auto temp. Often joke they are so ugly but cute. If Fiat still made the 500L I'd buy another. I do not like the 500X as the rear area was reduced in size. It's not often I can't load a oddball size item in them. Each car has been dependable and easy to maintain. At 71 years old I'm not easy to please. I hope this helps. When I bought the first consumer reports did not rate the car very kind. I then sent a strongly worded letter to them. I lost respect for them.

I love my car. It, a 2014 500L Easy, was purchased in ‘16. I bought breaks, rotors and discs for all tires at $1000 and best Michelin’s for $1000. Finally replaced break and running lights for LEDs since, I think, they were being used as breakers for electrical surges. Just changed the spark plugs. I love the way it handles except I can’t power through. I want to tune it, but I fear transmission and break issues, and I have heard of the second cylinder going out. Generally, I absolutely love this car. I can rip through traffic, especially in sport mode. It is as agile as a deer.

If you need storage galore this fiat gives you a lot of space of shopping, travel and passengers comfortably stretching out their legs and arms. 360 degrees of windows. No blind spots. Looks a lot smaller than it actually is. It's a massive MPV. I have the treeking edition. Green with with roof and mirrors that looks very cool with the cross country looks. 2 driving steering wheel modes, treeking mode for off road trips, the seats adjust to your back at your own will. Lots of info entertainment. Better then the mini countryman for the value. Does not have a good motor in comparison but it's not built for speed its made for comfort. Second hand is very cheap. I recommend this car for young family's or numerous family's. Fiat 500 X looks better buts it's much smaller than the L and expensive... your choice

I fell head it heels for the Bashmint blue. It is a soft costal color that always makes my heart smile. I bought this car when I had to have neck surgery and I needed a comfortable suspension. This car can travel Michigan crappy roads and not bother a C5-C6 neck surgery or a L5-S1 spinal surgery. It still is the most comfortable car I have ever driven or ridden in. I don't want to sell it but now that I am assisting my aging parents, have my own family and have 2 XL dogs. It was time to aquire a FLEX. The cargo space will fit golf clubs, or tons of shopping. The hatchback design has the ability to be 1 XL space or you can have "shelves" to allow more organized space. Great gas mileage. A perfect peppy car.

It handles well and is incredibly spacious. The visibility is excellent because of the additional side windows just in front of the side-view mirrors, which have the additional feature of a small mirror that captures your blind spot (it's proven to work great). There is also an extra mirror that can be toggled to keep an eye on passengers in the back seat (makes a great , safe family car). As far as cons go, the suspension isn't the best and bumps can definitely be felt. It can get quite loud in the cabin when you're on the highway, but as a new driver, I don't see these as bad things per se because it makes me more aware of the road. A couple other cons are that it's sometimes hard to gauge how much you're accelerating/decelerating because the gas pedal doesn't give you a ton of feedback. All are things I've gotten used to though, and I rely on cruise control on the highway anyway, which has made long rides much smoother.

bought a 2014 Fiat 500L in 2018 with only 19 thousand miles on it the transmission is no good and needs full replacement no warranty and it's very costly

Looking at all the positive reviews on CARS.COM, I can't understand why the automotive press has such low regard for this vehicle. Maybe perspective has something to do with it. In our case, it was a big step up from a 2006 Chevy HHR, which was not a bad ride either. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, of course, but I can't understand why the tiny, expensive Buick equivalent and its GM stablemates are so desirable when the Fiat is not. Granted, I'm retired and don't commute like once upon a time (many 50K mile years behind the wheel), but we have taken the Fiat on extended vacation trips and find it comfortable and adequate in every way on the Interstate. I'm 6' 3" and can drive the car with my fedora on, and that says something, as headroom is always an issue for me. We have friends who had a late model Chevy Tahoe, and they marveled at the cargo space, far greater than what that SUV offered. The view from the driver's seat is excellent. We have the Trekking trim, with some nice leather interior accents, and I find it a very pleasant cockpit. Being a '60s kind of guy,I never expected to brag about fuel economy, but 30 mpg all the time sure beats the 10 mpg of those good ol' Pontiacs. Power is fine. Would I rather have 400 hp? Sure, but the turbo works well, as does the much maligned transmission. Beefs: Like all Kamm backs, the back window won't stay clean. The UConnect nav system sucks, and they have the nerve to ask for $149 (or occasionally the $99 special!) for a map upgrade. I'd rather burn regular than premium fuel. To reiterate: 59,000 trouble free miles, and a satisfied customer.

This former 850 Spyder owner is surprised to find himself owning another FIAT, but I'm not sorry! Most of the cars on my street are BMWs, Volvos, Lexus', etc. The idea of a rare Euro import that would thumb its nose at all these high-falutin' makes was too much to resist. I bought the base model about four months ago (with 86,00 miles), with the six-speed manual shift. I don't understand why the car mags were so unkind to this car. All my friends and neighbors loved its looks! My other vehicles are a 2013 Chevy Captiva and a 2008 Scion xD. The Fiat has the best ride, best visibility, and is easiest to park. It's incredibly space efficient and the FCA infotainment center works very well. Although you sit hign, the car doesn't fell at all tippy on any axis. The motor is a blast. This is my first turbo and I was delighted with the sound and the fury you get when it kicks in. The most important acceleration parameter for most of us is whether to car can get up to 60 mph on an upward-sloping freeway ramp with aplomb. My Fiat handles this with no sweat. The hard part is keeping my foot away from turbo territory: the sound and the acceleration are addictive. I'm getting 33 mpg, driving mostly on city streets with a lot of rolling hills. You do a lot of shifting in this car. Generally I cruise in 5th at 40 mph, but I have to take hills in 4th to maintain 35-40. Sixth gear is strictly for flat Interstates. In general, the Fiat invites you to participate in the driving experience. This is not the car for someone who just wants a bland transport module. There are some downsides, of course. The analog speedometer is shoved into the upper left-hand corner of the main display area. It's awkward, so it's a good thing that there's also a digital speedometer right in front of you. The engine runs a bit rough at 1100 RPM, but nowhere else. A/C is adequate, but may have a little trouble with St. Louis' hot & muggy summers.I'm not too crazy about the vent layout. The driver documentation is sparse. All in all, I'm very happy with this car. I'd recommend it to any car lover in a heartbeat.

Love this car, the way it rides and handle. It is my first time owning a Fiat and will definitely buy again. It is a very cool car.