NHTSA Complaint #11703545 — 2014 FIAT 500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11703545
Vehicle	2014 FIAT 500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 1, 2019
Date Filed	December 7, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Message flashing "service power steering, hill climb and ESC" appears on an average of once a month for the last few years. No loss of control yet, but it came on three starts in a row for the first time. Usually goes away with a second start. Making an appointment with a dealer (Putnam) in Burlingame, Ca to diagnose. $250 to scan and who knows how much to repair.

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