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Fiat 500L repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 139 repairs.
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Fiat 500L engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (94%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Fiat 500L

Engine not specified

45000 mi Evap control fault light big leak and small leak fuel system 

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2014 Fiat 500L 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

48000 mi All spark plugs & coils replaced due to hesitation above 3k rpm 
73000 mi They dont know what to do & have done nothing for this issue 
38000 mi Check engine light. Common electrical code issue that was resolved after a software update. 
60000 mi

US $700
Oil change, spark plug replacement, valve cover gasket after the tech discovered oil leaking around and into the #4 cylinder. 
104000 mi

US $45
Oil leak between engine and vacuum pump. Replaced gasket. 

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2014 Fiat 500L 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

34000 mi Dealer installed wrong plugs set to wrong gap, changed gap, finally installed correct plugs. 
7600 mi Black on exhaust tip. Dealer looked over. All in specs. Normal. 
47000 mi

US $30
Amsoil oil change, with Fiat filter 
16000 mi The check engine light had been flashing and when the car was taken to the dealership, they couldn't find anything wrong. So, the car is still driving like it was, which isn't good. With a check engine problem as well. 
25000 mi Car randomly flashing check engine lights. 
30000 mi Engine light issue 
36000 mi Replaced throttle pedal. Occasionally car would not move when pedal pressed. Found to be a failed sensor. 
13000 mi Error message "auto transmission not available" Car went safe mode. Limited speed to 30mph. They determined sensor in gas pedal defective. New gas pedal. 
19500 mi

US $12
Fuel filler was jamming when trying to put in the fuel pump nozzle. 
28000 mi O rings on the valve train with multi air system was leaking. They had in stock and was complete same day 
24300 mi replaced a Evap Purge Valve 
2460 mi 2nd cylinder misfiring. replaced spark plugs. 
8400 mi Check engine light  

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2014 Fiat 500L 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

4960 mi High pitched squeal coming from engine when idling, only heard outside of the car 

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Fiat 500L Engine Problems

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