2017 Fiat 500X Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Fiat 500X.

20162018
Complaints
23
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Fiat 500X Problems

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

#16 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:26,875 mi
#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:21,667 mi
#32 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Fiat 500X.

Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,875
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,667
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Fiat 500X

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~297 vehicles.

17V146000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
~297 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles. When the vehicle has a tire with low tire pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

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2017 Fiat 500X — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Fiat 500X reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Fiat 500X has 23 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Fiat 500X?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 26,875 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 21,667 mi); Brakes (2 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 500X?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 24,508 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2017 Fiat 500X have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 297 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 500X?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

Wider context: See the full Fiat 500X reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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