2016 Fiat 500X transmission problems

The 2016 Fiat 500X has 50 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Transmission complaints

19%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

500X transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V529000TransmissionJuly 12, 2016 · 329,540 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING MY FIAT 500X, IT JERKS WHEN IT'S SHIFTING GEARS OR ACCELERATING. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WAS A BULLETIN CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION I BELIEVE. BUT WHATEVER UPDATE WAS DONE, IT DID NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I'VE LOOKED FOR INFO REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 15, 2020

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Fiat 500X have?

NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2016 Fiat 500X transmission — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Fiat 500X transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 16V529000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.