Fiat 500L vs Cadillac DTS
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Fiat 500L | Cadillac DTS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 301 | 731 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2017 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 53 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Fiat 500L by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
130
43.2%
Engine & Cooling
33
11.0%
Electrical System
29
9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
22
7.3%
Other & Unspecified
22
7.3%
Airbags
11
3.7%
Steering
11
3.7%
Brakes
11
3.7%
Cadillac DTS by year
What breaks
Electrical System
180
24.6%
Lights
110
15.0%
Engine & Cooling
97
13.3%
Steering
59
8.1%
Airbags
34
4.7%
Brakes
34
4.7%
Seats
28
3.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
3.4%