Fiat 124 Spider Problems by Year
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Fiat 124 Spider, across 4 model years (2017–2020). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (33). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Fiat 124 Spider years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 124 Spider year: 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 124 Spider: 33 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2018 124 Spider: 16 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 124 Spider: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Fiat 124 Spider problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fiat 124 Spider model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 124 Spider | 8 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2019 124 Spider | 9 | 3 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2018 124 Spider | 16 | 2 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 124 Spider | 33 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fiat 124 Spider years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (33) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 124 Spider year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Fiat 124 Spider?
Air Bags, with 30 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Fiat 124 Spider have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.