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2017 FIAT 500xProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2017 FIAT 500x, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-146 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 FIAT 500x has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system
6Engine
2Structure
2Service brakes
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Steering
1Exterior lighting
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 FIAT 500x recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with FIAT.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other 500x year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 500x median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 FIAT 500x safety ratings
2017 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 500x owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Both rearview lights stopped working, when I took my car to the shop, they said the component piece that the wires go into had melted through so had to get all new parts installed.
1. The Body Control Module (BCM) failed internally. The dealership diagnosed the BCM as having an internal failure and replaced it. The original BCM was removed during the repair, so I do not know whether it is still available for inspection. 2. The vehicle became underivable & I was unable to shut…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The component that failed is the RFHM module in the rear driver side wheel well of the car. Due to water leaking into the car, the RFHM module is taking on water damage causing several electrical…
Own a 2017 500x?
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