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2016 Fiat 500X Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
5%of 154 total for the year
Median mileage
47,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Fiat 500X, 5% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When opening the driver side door, you feel a slight drop, it feels as if the door is unhinged. I took it to the dealer and was told that they had addressed it. The door is still doing the same thing. Is this a vehicle issue or could the car have been damaged at the dealer? I have addressed this twice and nothing is being corrected.”

NHTSA complaint #11078327, filed 2018-03, 10,000 miles

“Every since I purchased my 2016 Fiat 500X easy awd in 2017, I've had issues with my hatch latching mechanism. I'll be driving along and it will open on it's own, which is disconcerting esp when I have stowed something and this happens on a fwy, major safety concern for those driving behind me! Dealer could find nothing wrong, though numerous complaints continue to be logged about it. Then earlier this year, I went to open the hatch and the rubber push-button fell out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11352278, filed 2020-08, 37,000 miles

“I own a 2016 Fiat 500X, unsure of the model because I was told I was purchasing a trekking but paperwork states lounge 2. The VIN number has brought up the different two models depending on what VIN search you use. One issue with the vehicle, are the exterior lights. At the current time, it has a blinker, rear taillight and a brake light out. And when one light goes out, usually 2-3 other lights follow. This will be the 3rd time it's going in for repairs for that electrical issue. It is also consuming too much oil. …”

NHTSA complaint #11350898, filed 2020-08, 47,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that the cover over the button needed to open the driver’s side door would frequently fall off. Over time, the driver’s side door handle had fractured upon an attempt to open the door. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11605424, filed 2024-07, 65,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201819%
2017213%
201675%

Other parts of the 2016 Fiat 500X

Engine
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Fiat 500X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology