Model year guide

2014 Fiat 500e

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Fiat 500e is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2014 Fiat 500e — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Fiat 500e at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints16
Combined116 MPGe

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2014 Fiat 500e recalls 3

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #14V235000 · 07/05/2014

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Fiat 500e Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, through April 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PIM, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P23.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery NHTSA Campaign #15V179000 · 27/03/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatability between components, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R15.

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #16V303000 · 16/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S26.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Fiat 500e common problems

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2014 Fiat 500e efficiency & running costs

Combined116 MPGe
City122 MPGe
Highway108 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$650
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range87 mi
Charge time (240V)4 hours
Passenger volume72 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Fiat 500e costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,250
Energy only$3,250
Per mile$0.04

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Fiat 500e trims & engines on record

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2014 Fiat 500e vehicles on record

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2014 Fiat 500e — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Fiat 500e have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Fiat 500e. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500e?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Fiat 500e get?

The 2014 Fiat 500e has a U.S. EPA estimate of 116 MPGe combined (122 city / 108 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.