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2018 Fiat 500X problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 2018 Fiat 500X — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

22

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other 500X years?

500X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted261 complaints2016: 261 complaints2017: 23 complaints2018: 22 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 0 complaints
500X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Fiat 500X problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine732%
Electrical System523%
Transmission418%
Fuel System29%
Brakes29%
Body & Structure15%
Speed Control15%

Does the 2018 Fiat 500X have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V524000Electrical SystemAugust 9, 2018 · 12,779 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AFTER 10,000 MILES THESE ISSUES STARTED TO OCCUR. WE WERE QUOTED THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES DUE TO THE ENGINE BURNING OIL. THE CAR SPUTTERS, IT IS SLUGGISH, WHILE DRIVING IT LOSES POWER AND IS SLOW TO PICK UP OR DOESN'T PICK UP AT ALL. WE SLOWED DOWN DRAMATICALLY WHILE DOING 60 ON THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 17, 2019

“AFTER 10,000 MILES THESE ISSUES STARTED TO OCCUR. WE WERE QUOTED THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES DUE TO THE ENGINE BURNING OIL. THE CAR SPUTTERS, IT IS SLUGGISH, WHILE DRIVING IT LOSES POWER AND IS SLOW TO PICK UP OR DOESN'T PICK UP AT ALL. WE SLOWED DOWN DRAMATICALLY WHILE DOING 60 ON THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 17, 2019

“WE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WERE THE CAR BUCKS WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND UPDATES WERE MADE AND HAD NO ISSUES UNTIL AGAIN IT HAS STARTED AGAIN. NOT ALL THE TIME BUT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. AT SUNSET NOW BUT UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST ISSUE WE HAVE HAD.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 26, 2020

“Car continuously throttled while driving on highway and road with no warnings. Vehicle electric components like radio and parking camera would shut off and not come back on without warning or while using camera. Car now gives warnings of vehicle temperature too high ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 21, 2019

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 31, 2023

2018 Fiat 500X — common questions

Is the 2018 Fiat 500X reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2018 500X problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (7 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), transmission (4 complaints).

Does the 2018 Fiat 500X have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Fiat 500X. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Fiat 500X years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 500X years to avoid are 2016. The cleanest record among 500X years belongs to 2023.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.