2018 Fiat 500X: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driver side door handle broken. Started sticking and being hard to pull/open and when open would stick in the out position and not latch shut unless pushed back in. Soon after it broke, suspected handle hinge malfunction, cannot be opened from the outside. Multiple other complaints about door handles on 500's. Requires using passenger door to enter vehicle or leaving driver side window down to open from interior handle. Huge safety concern.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2025
“THE Transmission Valve Body Solenoid was diagnosed as not working. while i was driving on the highway without any indication the car just started slowing down . There was not a warning or anything, then the transmission service lights up, i had to have my car towed to a dealership however they informed me that there was never any service they were supposed to do on my transmission because of the type of vehicle i have. this part is expensive and not easily obtainable. car is still showing transmission issue.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2024
“There is an active recall for the power train control module for this car but it is not showing up in the NHTSA list. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCRIT-18V524-1313.pdf identifies the specific recall for the powertrain control module for the Fiat 500X https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/FIAT/500X/SUV/2WD#recalls lists the recalls done for the vehicle and it does not list the powertrain control module recall issue. We just bought this car from CARMAX and looks like this campaign recall fix was not listed on the site so they didn't address it and now the car wont work or run. If the recall was listed by the VIN they would have been required to fix before selling.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2023
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“We had several instances were the car bucks when transmission shifts. Was taken to dealer and updates were made and had no issues until again it has started again. Not all the time but every once in a while. At sunset now but unable to duplicate problem. This is not the first issue we have had. First it was the fuel tank”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2020
“Car continuously throttled while driving on highway and road with no warnings. Vehicle electric components like radio and parking camera would shut off and not come back on without warning or while using camera. Car now gives warnings of vehicle temperature too high”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2019
“Full speed forward collision warning plus does not function properly. Warning and breaks never activate even if 1 foot from car in front.*dt”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2019
“After 10,000 miles these issues started to occur. We were quoted the engine experienced these issues due to the engine burning oil. The car sputters, it is sluggish, while driving it loses power and is slow to pick up or doesn't pick up at all. We slowed down dramatically while doing 60 on the highway.. This could have caused us to have an accident. Very dangerous.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2019
Recalls - 1 campaign
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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Is the 2018 Fiat 500X reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2018 Fiat 500X. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2018 Fiat 500X have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring:front underhood. 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.