2017 model year · 140+ owner reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 140+ owner reports, the 2017 Fiat 500L has 2 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $200 to $1,200. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2014-2020 Fiat 500L 1.4L MultiAir Turbo, the front strut mounts and bearings develop clunking and creaking noises over bumps and during turning. The strut mount bearing plate is the most common failure point.
Replace the front strut mount assemblies including the bearing plates. Replace struts at the same time if they have over 60,000 miles.
On the 2014-2020 Fiat 500L 1.4L MultiAir Turbo, the turbocharger wastegate develops a rattle or fluttering noise at idle and low RPM due to wear in the wastegate actuator linkage. The noise is more pronounced when the engine is cold.
Replace the wastegate actuator or adjust the wastegate rod length. In severe cases, the turbocharger assembly may need replacement if internal wastegate components are worn.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 140+ owner reports, the 2017-2017 Fiat 500L has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Front Suspension Strut Noise, Turbo Wastegate Rattle. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2017-2017 Fiat 500L has 2 known issues documented across 140+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Fiat 500L issues range from $200 to $1,200, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The front strut mounts and bearings develop clunking and creaking noises over bumps and during turning. The strut mount bearing plate is the most common failure point. Repairs typically run $300-$700. Severity: low.
The turbocharger wastegate develops a rattle or fluttering noise at idle and low RPM due to wear in the wastegate actuator linkage. The noise is more pronounced when the engine is cold. Repairs typically run $200-$1,200. Severity: low.
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