2018 Fiat 500X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500X years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Fiat 500X. That ranks 3rd out of 8 500X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 64%), typically at around 17,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 7 | 64% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 45% | 8,650 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 36% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Fiat 500X recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Chrysler (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 Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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.
Driver side door handle broken. Started sticking and being hard to pull/open and when open would stick in the out position and not latch shut unless pushed back in. Soon after it broke, suspected handle hinge malfunction, cannot be opened from the outside. Multiple other complaints about door…
THE Transmission Valve Body Solenoid was diagnosed as not working. while i was driving on the highway without any indication the car just started slowing down . There was not a warning or anything, then the transmission service lights up, i had to have my car towed to a dealership however they…
I purchased my 2018 Fiat 500X POP used in April 2023 with only 22k miles. This past weekend 12/16 when I would first start my car up and get ready to leave in the mornings after having been parked for the night, my car would start up normal and I could proceed down the street. The minute I apply…
There is an active recall for the power train control module for this car but it is not showing up in the NHTSA list. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCRIT-18V524-1313.pdf identifies the specific recall for the powertrain control module for the Fiat 500X…
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…
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 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 500X | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 500X | 154 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Fiat 500X?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Fiat 500X?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.