How reliable is the Fiat 500l?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Fiat 500l passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 16,551 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 71.2%.
Fiat 500l reliability by year
How the Fiat 500l performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 94.7% | – |
| 2013 | 69.1% | – |
| 2014 | 71.2% | – |
| 2015 | 73.6% | – |
| 2016 | 76.5% | – |
| 2017 | 77% | 51,730 km |
| 2018 | 80.1% | 49,213 km |
| 2019 | 87.5% | 50,856 km |
| 2020 | 87.6% | 30,086 km |
| 2021 | 74% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Fiat 500l as a model. The reliability of any individual Fiat 500l also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fiat 500l reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Fiat 500l passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 71%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Fiat 500l?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.1% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.9% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.1% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.8% of inspections); Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (1.7% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Fiat 500l?
For a typical Fiat 500l, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 120,983 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Fiat 500l before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.