2018 Fiat 124 Spider Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider.

20172019
Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Fiat 124 Spider Problems

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

#18 complaints

Airbags

#23 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#32 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider.

Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2018 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.

Other Fiat 124 Spider Years

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2018 Fiat 124 Spider — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2018 Fiat 124 Spider has 18 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider?
Top reported problems: Airbags (8 complaints); Seat Belt Issues (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2018 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 2018 Fiat 124 Spider?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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