2018 Fiat 124 Spider Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 1.4L 4-cyl RWD · 26 city / 35 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and electrical system (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 60 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the software filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags8 50%
- Seat belts3 19%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Engine2 13%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Lane departure1 6.3%
Example complaints
Air bags: “manufacturer is not able to perform recall service. No dealers have the proper tool necessary to complete repair. I've tried all dealers in Atlanta GA area.”
NHTSA complaint #11712931, filed 2026-01Seat belts: “Both the drivers side and passenger side have to be hand pushed back up into their retreival mechanism after use, or they end up hanging down into the path of the closing doors. My car had less than 18,000 miles on it when I bought it, and it was already a problem. This is a known problem in the (2017 - 2020) Fiat 124 Spider world. Fiat should repair these free of charge. I have a 2006 Toyota Matrix that the seatbelts still work perfectly. It has 180,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11578929, filed 2024-03Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled and failed to return to normal operation. No warning light was illuminated. The contact researched and was made aware of an undisclosed NHTSA Campaign however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11621474, filed 2024-10, 6,000 milesEngine: “We purchased a 2018 Fiat Spider from a dealer as a new vehicle. It apparently had recalls but the dealers never notified Fiat that we were the new owners and the dealer has been listed as the owner all of this time so we never received notifications. The vehicle is only used as a summer vehicle and the clutch just went out at 9000 miles. We have multiple manual transmission vehicles in the household and none have ever gone out before 120,000 miles. Additionally, we found out that there were recalls related to the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #11582633, filed 2024-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 25,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 Fiat 124 Spider version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider RWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| 124 Spider RWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 24V694000Sep 18, 2024Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › SoftwareCovers: Fiat 124 Spider 2017–2020
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…
- 19V068000Feb 5, 2019Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Covers: Fiat 124 Spider 2017–2019
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…
Recall details for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 60 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- 11005320Jul 24, 2024Body and structure. "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates…
- 10251783Jan 10, 2024Electrical system. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023Suspension. LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10243209Aug 30, 2023Equipment. FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
- 10243208Aug 30, 2023Equipment. Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)
Other model years of the Fiat 124 Spider
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 9 | 10,000 | 3 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 16 | 6,000 | 2 | — | 30 | — | Rising |
| 2017 | 33 | 4,624 | 2 | — | 30 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
All Fiat 124 Spider model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.
Has the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider (124 Spider, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 26 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 25,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.