The car is difficult to accelerate and makes a loud hum over 50. It wont shift into reverse. It is confirmed that it is a transmission issue and the whole thing has to be replaced. I found on a mechanic's site that there is an open recall S34 however my VIN is not included despite the fact that my car has the same issue as the recall. The clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Acceleration & cruise control
Fiat 500 Acceleration problems by year
29 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Fiat 500's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
Acceleration complaints by model year
Latest 500 acceleration complaints
Began losing clutch, clutch/brake assembly had the 2 connecting bolts broken in half. Have pictures. Clutch interlock arrived bad, bypassed it; now the power steering, engine light and eos lights stay on. Car engine died then cranked up on its own while driving 60mph stating high temp (pull over, turn engine off) - had been in the car less than 1 minute, just long enough to get to 60 on the highway. Now clutch interlock, and brake interlock must be replaced.
My wife was exiting a mall parking lot to pull into the left turn lane of the adjoining road (a very short distance, perhaps 25 feet). There was a car already in the left turn lane, which was waiting for the traffic signal to change. While pulling in behind this car, the brake pedal was depressed, but the car suddenly and rapidly accelerated. Pressing harder on the brake had no effect. With only 1 or 2 seconds to react, a futile attempt was made to steer clear of the car ahead, which was struck. The fiat then...
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veered to the right and hit a second car that had been waiting for the light in the right lane. The second car was pushed into a vehicle ahead of it which had also been waiting for the light. After striking this second vehicle, the fiat finally came to a halt in the right lane.
When making a turn, from a complete stop onto a road that has a slight incline, the esc light flashes on the evic, and vehicle losses all acceleration. This is on dry, even, in perfect condition roads accelerating from 0mph to 5mph, before it drops back down to 0mph. Have almost been hit 4x now as car will no longer accelerate or even rev as oncoming traffic is coming straight for me!
2015 Fiat 500 pop. Consumer writes in regards to problems computer system and acceleration. *Ld the consumer stated the cd player was inoperable, the rear wipers stick, the gauges fluctuate, and the floor mats were missing from the vehicle. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 fiat 500. While driving at unknown speeds, the headlights and tail lights were turned on, but failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal winding noise, the steering wheel was detaching, and the cruise control randomly engaged. The vehicle was taken to two local dealers (fields fiat located at 131 n orange ave orlando, fl 32801 and greenway fiat located at 9103 e colonial dr orlando, fl 32817). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was advised of the failure and opened case number: 31796806. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Hi, I have had several issues with my car which have had several attempts to fix. Safety concerns regarding the cruise control locking up on my vehicle, convertible top still not adjusting and blocking line of sight in the back so you cannot see what is behind you while driving, and start up issues with car not always starting up correctly, having misfires. The car has only been worked on the dealership where I purchased the vehicle at the fiat of van nuys, ca. The car has been worked on several times since...
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I first purchased it back in jan of 2013. I am seeking out any help necessary as I have had these safety concerns since I first got the car to now and I am feel very unsafe with the work that has been done as well as my own safety as well as others. Thank you, [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*Jb
Car hesitates, upon accelerates at times. This presents a safety concern. The dealer could not duplicate. So they refused repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was repaired but the parts replaced were unknown. After the vehicle was serviced, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact attempting to stop the vehicle however, the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact stated the vehicle had a warning light however was unsure what the warning...
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light indicated. The vehicle then stalled and was able to come into a complete stop. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer but the vehicle stalled several times while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
Takata recall - chrysler owns fiat and I had a problem with my air bags on a 2012 fiat. I was in a small fender bender. All air bags opened but all the front air bags ruptured. No one else was in the car with me but the sensor in the passenger seat did not kick in. All air bags deployed. I had injuries which were a fractured elbow, dislocated my arm in two places. Since then I am having trouble with my shoulder, neck, headaches, and my back. I am going to the doctors and physical therapy. Please get back to me as soon as possible as I am going to hire an attorney to see what can be done. My insurance company consider it a total loss. *Tr
There is an existing recall s34 / nhtsa 16v -302 on my vehicle. The service center, helfman fiat alfa romeo maserati 7720 katy fwy, houston, tx 77024 is unable to remedy this defect until may 24th 2017. This is an unreasonable amount of time.
Manual clutch recall received june 2016. Per only rhode island dealer, fiat still has not provided the repair parts as of october 27, 2016. Serious safety issue as clutch continues to stick or not return unpredictably in moving traffic situations. Five months have passed since recall and manufacturer has failed to remedy. Nhtsa should impose a serious and exemplary fine and other penalty. Recall is s34 / nhtsa 16v-302. Please respond to me at [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the rpms increased, but the vehicle did not move without warning. The contact switched off the ignition and restarted the vehicle on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while attempting to exit the highway. In addition, the bluetooth capability failed. Once the contact was able to safely pull the vehicle over, it restarted on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer recommended a buy back as an option. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
My complaint has to do with a safety recall sent to me for my car (fiat 500 pop, 2015), dated back in june. This has not been addressed, and I've not been provided a fix in a reason time (it's almost september), and I find it difficult to believe that the parts are still not yet available, when it states that the issue "may result in the inability to disengage the clutch, shift gears, and/or loss of motive power . . . Which could cause a crash without warning." Am I supposed to keep driving around myself and my 11...
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year old simply hoping it doesn't happen? Four to six weeks is more than enough time for a large company to fix this. It's been over 2 months which I find unacceptable for a new car given the admitted potential for a crash happening. I want a proper fix for this and contact about when it's going to happen, or further steps to take.
Failed clutch cover diaphragm spring may result in the inability to disengage the clutch, shift gears and the potential for a loss of motive powerwhich could cause a crash without warning. No accidents to report
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