| Issue ID | 1293061 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10876350 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/06/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The manual shifter is very difficult to engage in reverse, 1st and second gear. I was told by fiat that the reverse gear is a quirk of the car and there is no solution. This 1 &2 shifting problem is intermittent and happens while driving in traffic from a complete stop. The dealership stated the gears were difficult due to the clutch and needed replacement. My car has 12,400 miles and the clutch was not covered and i paid for the replacement. I was shocked that my clutch needed replacement at 12,000 miles! I contacted the manufacture about the defect, but fiat agreed that i had to pay for the replacement of the clutch. After the repair, the car has the same problem with the gears. I don't believe that clutch needed replacement, the car has a defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12445 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STANTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFFH4DTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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