2017 Fiat 500X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500X years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 500X. That ranks 2nd out of 8 500X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 6 | 40% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 33% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 20% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 800 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Fiat 500X recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles. When the vehicle has a tire with low tire pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.
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.
I received a customer satisfaction notification from FCA US LLC stating they were recommending some improvements on my 2017 Fiat 500X equipped with a 2.4L engine. They had determined that some vehicles may have been consuming more oil than usual. We had noticed our car running low on oil between…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The component that failed is the RFHM module in the rear driver side wheel well of the car. Due to water leaking into the car, the RFHM module is taking on water damage causing several electrical…
February 2023 the Fiat breaks and transmission locked up and all of the lights on the dashboard started flashing in the middle of the road. filed claim with geico. turned out to be a leak somewhere in the body frame of the car which leaked water into the RF module of the car causing water damage…
My Fiat 500 x only has 28k miles on it, and it is a manual transmission. While driving, it will not shift into the upper gears. I was told that it needs a new transmission. This seems to be the same issue that the same make and model Fiats from 2016 have been recalled for. Mine is a 2017, but it…
Vehicle shuts off while driving. The oil light is almost always on even after getting oil changes.
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 | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 500X | 154 | 1 |
See all Fiat 500X problems by year, every Fiat model, or the Fiat VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Fiat 500X?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Fiat 500X?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.