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2017 Fiat 500X Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
38%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
26,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Fiat 500X, 38% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.

“My vehicle has abruptly shut off on my twice now. The first time, I had just made a turn from a busy intersection near my home when the vehicle came to a stop. Though the car stopped moving, none of the electrical functions of would shut off. I had to disconnect the battery to make it shut off. I had the car towed to the car dealership for service, and they returned the car to me, doing nothing because the issue didn't happen when they started the car a day later. Fast forward several weeks, the car stopped -- this time on the final space of a bridge. …”

NHTSA complaint #11396460, filed 2021-02, 34,000 miles

“The car stopped working suddenly in the miami turnpike, drive mode not available went on, also ABS, parking and engine lights went on. It was scary because stopped working without previous notice. We almost have an accident. It happens the same in 2015, same model in tampa highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11182909, filed 2019-02, 26,000 miles

“Rear lift gate unexpectedly unlatches. This happens when passive locking and unlocking is activated. This happens sometimes while the car is running and can happen when vehicle is stationary or moving”

NHTSA complaint #11088664, filed 2018-04, 5,000 miles

“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 the vehicle off. Multiple electrical functions stopped working, including the power windows & the steering wheel was frozen. IAAA dispatched a specialty tow truck, & the tow operator was also unable to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership with the engine running. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773413, filed 2026-10

“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 systems to fail including power steering, airbags, and starter. Both current RFHM and previously damaged RFHM module are available I believe. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - As the car takes on water, the module fills internally with water as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11664976, filed 2025-06

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018545%
2017638%
20164831%

Other parts of the 2017 Fiat 500X

Engine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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