2015 Fiat 500 power train problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Fiat 500 — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 6, 2026
“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…”
filed Aug 26, 2025
“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…”
filed Sep 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gearsCampaign 16V302000 · May 16, 2016
- Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic…Campaign 15V291000 · May 18, 2015
Power Train problems in other 500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 500 | 67 | 54% |
| 2013 500 | 78 | 48% |
| 2012 500 | 200 | 51% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Fiat 500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.