The 2018 Fiat 500X has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failures and poor performance: includes complete failures requiring replacement, jerky shifting, laggy response, and general unreliability concerns. owners recommend software updates from the dealer, which may offer limited improvement. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Fiat 500X vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 500X model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2022) to 124 (2014). With 16 complaints, the 2018 500X sits belowthe model's median of 28.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Campaign 18V524000Chrysler (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 Wran…
power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly
Campaign 19E044000DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than …
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 24V474000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen…
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on powertrain and maintenance history. The vehicle is praised for its practical interior space, comfortable seating, and charming design, with some owners reporting reliable service over high mileage.
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