2015 Fiat 500 Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Clutch assembly
  3
• Manual transmission › Internal › Gears
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  630%
• 25k–50k
  525%
• 50k–75k
  630%
• 75k–100k
  315%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Fiat 500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that after driving at low speeds, upon parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle was slow to respond while stopping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer again to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clutch and clutch cord needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was due to her driving style. On another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 48,204.

The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to downshift, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while the RPM continued to rev. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was significantly difficult to move up or down, causing difficulty in engaging the brake as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the manual transmission gear pin had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V302000(Power Train) nor 19E044000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the manual transmission was unable to shift into gear. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the clutch diaphragm spring and clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000 (Power Train); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 54,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000 (Power Train) however, the parts to repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the manual clutch failed and the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided with a customer care case number 89214492. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

A recall has been open on this vehicle for over 5 years. I have been waiting for a year and 2 Fiat dealerships cannot complete the recall because the manufacturer has failed to manufacture a spring part for the repair. The spring has been back ordered since May 2023 for my order, but according to the Madison dealership, owners before me were waiting for 8+ months with no parts available. Recall info: Manufacturer Recall NumberS34 NHTSA Recall Number16V-302 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete Summary THE CLUTCH COVER DIAPHRAGM SPRING MAY FATIGUE AND/OR FRACTURE. Safety Risk A FAILED CLUTCH COVER DIAPHRAGM SPRING MAY RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH, SHIFT GEARS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

the problem is: I can not charging, light indicator is red plug , charger indicate (charging) I can not shift gear to D or R , just accept shift to P and N message warning : 1-service electric vehicle system , (yellow car) indicator lamp 2-service charging system (red plug) 3-service propulsion system

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Fiat 500. While the vehicle was being towed by a 2002 e450 rv driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact immediately pulled into a nearby fire station where the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was burned extensively and declared totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Less than two months later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V302000 (power train). The failure mileage was 18,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. While driving 60 MPH, the contact detected an abnormal burning odor and smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle stalled without warning and was towed to classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep (111 I-20 east frontage rd, arlington, tx 76018, [phone]). The dealer diagnosed that the clutch bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 32948895. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not under a warranty or recall. The failure mileage was 84,191.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the ability to switch gears became very difficult. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately one year and nine months, and had worsened. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V302000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (bob baker Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 5555 car country drive, carlsbad, california 92008) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle because the gears did not engage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

My vehicle has 37,000 miles when driving on the freeway vehicle got stuck in gear causing a safety concern, luckily I was able to make it home safely with the vehicle stuck in gear. There is a recall on my vehicle that says vehicle May get stuck in gear, I was never notified of the recall by Fiat, took vehicle to Fiat dealership and was told it has an internal gear failure inside the transmission that is not associated with the recall and they will not repair it even though in the recall it states vehicle can become stuck in gear, failure to take care of the recall can cause transmission failure and the dealership is aware of this however they will not repair the vehicle that still runs but is stuck in gear.

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