Hatchback · Gas
Fiat 500L 2014–2020 (330)
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- Price
- $19,345–$27,000
- MPG
- 28
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Watch-out: Poor driving fun
- Watch-out: Below-average tech
How it scores for you10 scores
Clever packaging gives real space in a tiny footprint, but chronic reliability woes and oddball dynamics sank it for good reason.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 2 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -8 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.
22.4 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 56% of other hatchbacks we track.
Minivan-like headroom and good rear legroom in a subcompact footprint - its one real party trick
160-hp turbo with awkward gearing (early dual-clutch); tall body rolls and steering is vague
5-in then 6.5-in Uconnect; CarPlay arrived only in 2018
Airy greenhouse and upright chairs; ride and drivetrain refinement are rough
Typical resale value for a hatchback.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls2 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
2 recalls · 1 common complaint area across 2015
- Airbags — 5 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Airbags: knee bolster (2015)
- Recall — Airbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module (2015)
2020
No recorded issues.
2019
No recorded issues.
2018
No recorded issues.
2017
No recorded issues.
2016
No recorded issues.
2015
- RecallAirbags: knee bolster14V481000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply w
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module15V590000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. As a result, the air bag may not deploy as de
- Complaint clusterAirbags5 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
I JUST PURCHASED THE 2015 FIAT 500 L . I JUST HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS AND I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. 1ST THE OIL RING NEED TO BE REPLACED, THEN MY FRONT CHARGER NOT WORK AND THEN IS PROGRESS TO LED REAR PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT WENT OUT AND NOW IS THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT IS ON. RADIO KEEP GOING
Cost to own$21,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$19,345–$27,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
25
Highway MPG
32
Combined MPG
28
Horsepower
160 hp
Doors
5
Cargo volume
22.4 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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