Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
7
Doors
4
Wheel Base Type
Short
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
12
Curb Weight (pounds)
2967
Wheel Base (inches) From
101.20
Trailer Type Connection
Not Applicable
0
Trailer Body Type
Not Applicable
0
Number of Wheels
4
Wheel Size Front (inches)
17
Wheel Size Rear (inches)
17
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
1
Number of Seats
5
Number of Seat Rows
2
Transmission Style
Automatic
2
Transmission Speeds
6
Drive Type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
1
Axles
2
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
2
Brake System Description
Front vented discs; rear solid discs
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1400.0
Displacement (CI)
85.43324173262
Displacement (L)
1.4
Engine Power (kW)
119.312000
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
1
Engine Brake (hp) From
160.00
Turbo
Yes
1
Engine Manufacturer
Fiat S.p.A.
Pretensioner
Yes
1
Seat Belt Type
Manual
1
Other Restraint System Info
Active Seatbelts.
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
3
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
4
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
1
Traction Control
Standard
1
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
1
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs
Standard
1
Keyless Ignition
Standard
1
NCSA Body Type
Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize")
14
NCSA Make
Fiat
36
NCSA Model
500L
401
Backup Camera
Optional
3
Bus Floor Configuration Type
Not Applicable
0
Bus Type
Not Applicable
0
Custom Motorcycle Type
Not Applicable
0
Motorcycle Suspension Type
Not Applicable
0
Motorcycle Chassis Type
Not Applicable
0
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
1
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
1
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
1
Complaints and Recalls for 2017 Fiat 500L
Recalls are a well-established global practice; from time to time they are announced by almost all manufacturers of not only cars, but also any other industrial products. But since a car is considered a source of increased danger, it is recalls in the automotive industry that attract the most attention and cause the greatest resonance.
Check if your car is covered by a recall campaign. Sometimes manufacturers will recall their cars because of substandard parts or workmanship and repair them for free, regardless of the warranty. This is called a recall campaign.
More information on 2017 Fiat 500L recalls can be found in this database.
It may be useful to use online problems resource that shows automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by vehicle owners. The problems are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, component, and specific issue.
See also an updated list of 2017 Fiat 500L problems before buying a used car.
In most cases, the recall is initiated by the manufacturer. But it also happens that it is forced to do so. The largest and most scandalous recall campaigns were those that were initiated by complaints and lawsuits from consumers through controlling state structures.