2016 Fiat 500X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500X years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500X. That is the most of any 500X model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine (52 complaints, 34%), typically at around 32,450 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 154owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Fiat 500X problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 52 | 34% | 32,450 | “engine mode” (10%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 50 | 32% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 48 | 31% | 39,950 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 33 | 21% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 9% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 6% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 6% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 5% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 5% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3% | 13,274 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | 39,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 59,230 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 145,297 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Fiat 500X recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH through a green light, another vehicle driving through a red light and attempting to make a turn, the front bumper of the contactâs vehicle crashed into the front passengerâs side door. No warning…
3 times my car had died going under 30 mph, it must turns off or goes into this neutral position and wonât let me change gears, when i restart it, the engine makes an awful squealing sound. all these âdrive mode unavailable â âcheck esc systemâ âservice electronic brakeâ it seems it…
The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle using the Push-to-Start button, the engine failed to crank or start. The vehicle was started after the fifteenth attempt. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal was extremely firm and…
I was driving vehicle and it all of a sudden get stuck in gear in either park gear or some other gear that wont allow me to turn engine off. Sometimes it just slow down to a stop and will not go into gear again for a while or appears the gears are not engaging putting me at risk for accident on…
I received a letter stating that there was a recall emissions/catalyst efficiency,I have called a fiat dealership several times to get this fixed and it never did, now I am seeing that there is no recall now. So I'm confused on what's going on. U90 is the emissions recall number.and letter said…
Other Fiat 500X years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 500X | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 500X | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 500X | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 500X | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 500X | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 500X | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 500X | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 | 154 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500X?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 52 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Fiat 500X?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Fiat 500X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500X model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.