| Issue ID | 1535441 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11174718 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500L |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 23/01/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Transmission fault, frequently will not move forward or reverse, have to jogle the gear lever and then it does move, took it to palmetto fiat, they siad they tried a new control module, but did the same fault, was also told by them that this is a frequent fault on this model that was made in vietnam or somewhere. This is extremely dangerous and could cause a fatal accident if the car goes into less power mode on the highway . I would like to remedy this as my wife loves the car, it has 51,000 miles unfortunately and to be charges nearly $6,000 for a new transmission is not correct, please let us know how you can help us, as this car has has various recalls for transmission problems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | ZFBCFADH5EZXXXXXX |
| 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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