Fiat 500X oil consumption problems

Filed Jul 31, 2024 · Engine · FL

Hi, I received a recall notice from FCA regarding oil consumption - I threw the letter out, but took the car to dealer. They found the active recall W-80, , had me do the 1500 mile test, came back but for some reason, now it is not even visible anymore. Now my check engine light is on and the oil light is on. My engine is over consuming oil and now I won't be able to repair it. I escalated it to FCA, but they can't see it either and are unable to help me. Need this to be resolved, but don't know how to.

Filed Jul 23, 2023 · Engine · TN

I purchased my vehicle in 2020. I was not aware there was an open recall on this vehicle for an oil consumption issue. The dealer did not tell me and I received no notice from Fiat/Chrysler over the next two years. I began having a problem with the engine cutting out as I was driving down the road without any warning. There were no low oil or engine lights coming on to let me know there was a problem. My car was literally stopping on the road as I was driving! The potential for disaster was high! Fortunately we were able to get the car to the dealer without incident. We actually found out about the recall through our own investigation. The car was 3.5 quarts low and has since had two oil consumption tests that were supposed to "fix" the problem. It is now July 2023 and am still dealing with the car burning oil at a rate of about 1.5 quarts every 1500 miles. I have a 2018 Fiat 500X with less than 40,000 miles on the engine. Currently my dealership and I are trying to get Fiat/Chrysler to replace my engine . They have agreed that under the extended warranty afforded to me through the class action lawsuit filed against them over this that I am eligible for this to repair damage done. Unfortunately we are having issues getting authorization for an engine to be ordered..a lot of bureaucracy! The whole process has been infuriating..and I do think that my safety as a driver has been compromised. Thank you.

Filed Aug 11, 2022 · Engine · 1,500 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500x. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. After restarting the engine, the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered no engine oil was present inside the engine. The contact indicated that the engine oil had continued to be low shortly after oil changes were performed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but no failure was determined. The vehicle was later serviced at the dealer for an oil consumption test as part of a manufactures service campaign. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failures. The failure mileage was 1500.

Filed May 22, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · LA

2021 Car failed RECALL OIL CONSUMPTION test twice at local dealership. Sept 2021 dealership said replaced a part. Oct 2021, when leaving a gas station car would not start, dashboard was flashing symbols and died, would not start, after 1/2 hr car bucked to house 6 blocks away. Yes car is available for inspection. Feb 2022 car died twice in middle of busy street with a 18wheeler almost ramming me in back, oil symbol briefly flashed then car died, couldn't even pull over to side, very frightening experience for at 73 yrs old. After 1/2 hr or so was able to return home, next day drove to dealership they said no oil in car, tapped it off, but I had just got an oil change and driven only 1798 miles. Problem has been confirmed and test done 3 times to qualify for motor replacement. OIL Warning Lamp does not stay on, only a brief flash. 3 Fail tests but has not been included in RECALL OIL CONSUMPTION.

Filed Nov 29, 2021 · Driver assistance, Lights · GA

Since the car was purchased, the electrical system seems to have an issue that no dealership has been able to diagnose or fix. The forward collision warning system will intermittently turn itself off upon starting or even while driving. The car also frequently blows passenger side lights. More recently at about 67,000 miles, the check engine and transmission warning lights came on while highway driving 2.5 hrs away from home. The car has been in and out of the shop at least 3 times over the past month and a half to try and fix the issue but they have been unable to determine what is wrong with it. They said they found metal in the transmission and therefore replaced the torque converter and valve body. However, the issue persists. A burning smell can now be detected when driving. Car is going into the shop for a 3rd time to try and fix it - leaving owner without a vehicle for another undetermined amount of time and many miles away from home (this time >500 miles away from home). The car supposedly passed all previous recalls - cooling fan, oil consumption, etc. All regular service/maintenance intervals have been kept by the owner.

Filed Aug 24, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

1 year after purchase the car started having electrical issues, hard gear shifting, turns off or fails to start on first try, car has been serviced at South Miami FIAT since the issues started. The dealer could not identify the issues and told me that they would leave a warranty order open in the event that the warranty expired and the issue was not addressed. The dealer is basically not assisting. I have recently taken my car in for the oil consumption test; at first it failed to later be told that it's working just fine. Problems do no fix themselves and I feel that the dealer is not being totally honest with the situation. I am aware that the consumer is on the losing end of this story, but I will say that I along with many others have had a less than desirable experience with FIAT vehicles. Can someone please respond regarding these issues. I know that the past 2 years have been strenuous on all, but this is my last effort to find a solution to this matter. I have reviewed many other owners with almost identical issues with their cars. Thank you for your attention

Filed Jul 31, 2021 · Engine · FL

I am being notified by Chrysler Fiat of a problem with oil consumption on my FIAT 500X. Since all the FIAT dealerships near me have closed, Chrysler is requiring me to: 1. Travel 1.5 hours to dealership. 2. Have an oil change performed at my expense. 3. Travel 1.5 hours home from dealership 4. Drive 1500 miles. 4. Travel 1.5 hours return to the dealership to verify oil consumption. If excessive consumption, engine will be replaced. (?) As stated by Customer Service. 5. Travel 1.5 hours home from dealership. They will not: A. Reimburse my time (8 hours total) approximately 6 hours drive time and 2 hours wait time. B. Pay for the oil change. Within the last month I have had an oil change. C. Pay for fuel for these trips, approximately 51 miles each way. Total of 200 miles. This is a manufacturing issue. All incurred expenses should be paid by Chrysler.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Transmission · 36,400 miles · NM

2016 fiat 500x easy sport awd. I took my car in last year due to a code it was threw relating to engine cooling fan & found it was on an updated recall; car was stalling both while driving & while at a complete stop, had excessive oil consumption (1 qrt needed every 2 wks), shifted hard from 1st to 2nd and also had odd idling sound at speeds btwn 15-25mph with sudden 'power burst' and last, excessive heat from engine right before it threw the code. Fiat recall assistance very helpful and got me the replacement part and serviced at local dealership. Recall never showed up under the federal safety agency even to this day. The replacement part seemed to cure all except for the odd idling sound. It's as though car is going to stall any second, almost a 'knocking' in engine and slight shaking can be felt. Recvd notice today from same dealership that took care of last recall on my car. Apparently it has been added to the powertrain recall 16v529000, so I will be scheduling an appt tomorrow. When I tried to find the recall, my VIN search came back with 'you have 0 unrepaired recalls'??? I had to complete a search without the VIN to find out what campaign it was under. If dealer is sending me alerts, certainly the federal safety agency should have my car listed for the same recall as they do...you guys do all go off the same recall database as mfg do, don't you?

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 34,000 miles · SC

My vehicle has abruptly shut off on my twice now. The first time, I had just made a turn from a busy intersection near my home when the vehicle came to a stop. Though the car stopped moving, none of the electrical functions of would shut off. I had to disconnect the battery to make it shut off. I had the car towed to the car dealership for service, and they returned the car to me, doing nothing because the issue didn't happen when they started the car a day later. Fast forward several weeks, the car stopped -- this time on the final space of a bridge. By the grace of god, we coasted to the bottom of the bridge where the car stopped completely. Again, the car wouldn't shut off, but it just didn't move. I had to disconnect the battery. This time, I left the car where it was, and I returned to pick up the car 24 hours later. The car started and ran just fine. I then had it towed to the dealership because I was feeling uncomfortable driving it. They have kept the car for four days, and they called me to say they didn't do anything because they can't figure out what's wrong with it. Because there's an outstanding recall (and, coincidentally, an ensuing class action lawsuit) on the car, they told me they would initiate the recall action. This is two part action -- I believe -- because fiat has no intentions of paying for these repairs. I do not know if this is what is wrong with my car, but the mechanic did indicate that the oil consumption issue manifests itself in the ways I have described. So I have to keep my car for 1,500 to 1,700 miles and then only return to the dealership if I believe it's the oil consumption issue. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to determine that. Additionally, because we're in a pandemic, and I wfh, it will take me ten+ months to accrue that many drive miles.

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · Engine · 47,000 miles · FL

Vehicle consumes excessive oil in between regular oil service windows. Vehicle also shuts off randomly while in motion with no warning at all. This shutdown issue has occurred about 6 times in one month. Obviously a big safety issue because I need to bring the car to a complete stop in traffic to shift it back into park to turn the car on again.