2017 Fiat 124 Spider Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.

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Complaints
37
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#114 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:35,000 mi
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:2,875 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.

Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,875
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Display Function
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~24,785 vehicles.

24V694000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
~15,835 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

19V068000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~8,950 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat Spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider has 37 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?
Top reported problems: Airbags (14 complaints, avg 35,000 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 2,875 mi); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 25,363 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 24,785 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Fiat 124 Spider reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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