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Fiat 500X problems by year

Owners have filed 189 complaints about the Fiat 500X since 2016, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 154 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2016
Owner complaints
189
Recalls
6
Worst year
2016
Model years
2016-2022

Fiat 500X years to avoid

More than twice the 500X's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Fiat 500X years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Fiat 500X complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201620172018201920202022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Fiat 500X problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    65
  • Electrical
    61
  • Transmission
    56
  • Driver assistance
    17
  • Lights
    15
  • Acceleration
    13
  • Body
    11
  • Fuel system
    10
  • Brakes
    10
  • Steering
    9
  • Airbags
    7
  • Suspension
    4

Most reported problems on the Fiat 500X

Stalling 25Check engine light 23Jerking 10

Fiat 500X problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022932Acceleration10
2020932Airbags20
2019913Fuel system21
20187511Engine10
20175917Electrical26,00010
20165154Engine40,00013Avoid

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Fiat 500X

What years of the Fiat 500X should you avoid?

2016. It has more than twice the Fiat 500X's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2016 alone has 154, mostly about engine and transmission.

What is the best year for a used Fiat 500X?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Fiat 500X?

Engine, with 65 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (61) and transmission (56).

How many recalls does the Fiat 500X have?

6 recalls between 2016 and 2022. The 2020 model year has the most, with 2.

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