| Issue ID | 1184471 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10717170 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500E |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/05/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 1/18/2014 we leased a 2013 fiat 500e ("the car")from kearny mesa fiat. Vin [xxx]. It had less than 20 miles on it when we took possession of it. On 3/3/2014 it would not charge giving me a large yellow indicator saying the electric vehicle systems were not working. This flashed and then dropped off the screen. On 3/17/2014 the same light on constantly. The car was with the dealer for repair until april 8, 2014, for a total of 22 days. Fiat offered, and i accepted a cash settlement for this repair. On 10/3/2014 the light returned. There were 11747. 4 miles on the car. Kearny mesa fiat performed recall work. On 10/11/2014 the light alternated with the turtle light. Then the car stopped in the middle of a busy intersection. It had 12302 miles. On 10/13/2014 the dealer identified the problem as a failed pim. I gave notice i wanted to return the car. After confirming i had not hired a lawyer, [xxx]. From fiat offered to sell me another car from chrysler if i paid an additional $5000. I declined. On 10/17/2014 the dealer returned the car saying the main computer had failed and been replaced. This differed from the 10/13 opinion. On 4/27/2015 (19,817 miles)the warning light returned and stayed on. I brought the car to the dealer (5th time in 18 mo.). Service said two modules were "not communicating" and they rebooted the computer system. On 5/5/2015 (20,369 miles) the car stopped completely, flashing the service propulsion system light. It stopped and put itself into park while i was on hwy 67. Cars were driving at me at 60 mph from 3 directions. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RAMONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFGE5DTXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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