2017 Fiat 500 L
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
The only complaint filed mentions Driver Assistance & Speed Control.
Complaints filed fell from 2 in 2016 to 1 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2017 Small Station Wagons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,750–3,100 | 2,750–3,100 | 3,100 | 3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–28 | 25–28 | 25 | 25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–25 / 30–32 | 22–25 / 30–32 | 22 / 30 | 22 / 30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 316–354 | 316–354 | 356 | 356 | |
| Complaints filed | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Fiat 500 L have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Fiat 500 L get?
EPA rates it 25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Fiat 500 L?
EPA estimates $3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons | 22 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 356 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.