2017 Fiat 500X: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2017

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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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Common problems

Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 15 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Engine (engine mechanics)5 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4 complaints

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1 complaint

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)1 complaint

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)1 complaint

“My Fiat 500 x only has 28k miles on it, and it is a manual transmission. While driving, it will not shift into the upper gears. I was told that it needs a new transmission. This seems to be the same issue that the same make and model Fiats from 2016 have been recalled for. Mine is a 2017, but it has the same issue and should be recalled, as well.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2023

“This car in betwen oil changes burn the oil complete. We talk about 4 / 6 months. The first time my wife drive the car and the motor stop in the middle of the street, very dangerus. After aprox. 6 months later before change the oil burn one more time and the motor was empty, no oil. In both cases I add oil in order to move the car to the dealership. The dealership have service bolletin, they check the car, they said is normal for this car. Somebody need die in order to the dealership recognaize is a real problem.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2021

“The forward collision warning system does not function at all. Took it to two different fiat dealers and since there are no codes system operating, but does not work at all.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Dec 2020

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“Service transmission light appears followed by "drive mode unavailable." when this happens, the vehicle is basically in "neutral." this happened several times while driving, including city streets and on a 65 mph highway. The only recourse is to immediately pull over (while drifting) and turn the car off and on several times until the display clears. Fiat service updated vehicle control modules to no avail. Tcm was replaced to no avail.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2019

“The car stopped working suddenly in the miami turnpike, drive mode not available went on, also ABS, parking and engine lights went on. It was scary because stopped working without previous notice. We almost have an accident. It happens the same in 2015, same model in tampa highway.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2019

“I have had several warning lights that have come on several different times while in motion and while parked since I purchased my vehicle a few months ago. Service ABS, dynamic steering torque, service electronic parking brake, service hill hold control. The first time these lights came on I took it back to the dealership. They said the lights didn't come on during the week they had it. Since then the lights have come on several days while driving on the city streets and highways.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Jul 2018

“Rear lift gate unexpectedly unlatches. This happens when passive locking and unlocking is activated. This happens sometimes while the car is running and can happen when vehicle is stationary or moving”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2018

Recalls - 1 campaign

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS17V146000 · Mar 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles. When the vehicle has a tire with low tire pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.

How other years compare

2016154 complaints · 1 recalls 2017 (this page)15 complaints · 1 recalls 201811 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Fiat 500X reliable?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2017 Fiat 500X. The most complained-about area is engine.

Does the 2017 Fiat 500X have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.