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Fiat 500XModel year report

2018 Fiat 500X Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 1.4L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Fiat 500X (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2018 Fiat 500X. The part named most often is engine, with 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 105 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the front underhood and 33 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “After 10,000 miles these issues started to occur. We were quoted the engine experienced these issues due to the engine burning oil. The car sputters, it is sluggish, while driving it loses power and is slow to pick up or doesn't pick up at all. We slowed down dramatically while doing 60 on the highway.. This could have caused us to have an accident. Very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11192038, filed 2019-03, 17,000 miles

Electrical system: “I contact Chrysler Corp regarding the NHTSA recall notice and provided corporate with the recall notice number and was told that the recall was not applicable to my Fiat 500x. However corporate asked where the vehicle was being serviced. When The service was completed the statement from the dealership indicated that the NHTSA recall had been completed. Additionally I purchased the vehicle new in April 2018 and did not receive the Aug 2018 recall notice. …”

NHTSA complaint #11426118, filed 2021-07

Transmission and drivetrain: “We had several instances were the car bucks when transmission shifts. Was taken to dealer and updates were made and had no issues until again it has started again. Not all the time but every once in a while. At sunset now but unable to duplicate problem. This is not the first issue we have had. First it was the fuel tank”

NHTSA complaint #11351568, filed 2020-08, 22,000 miles

Brakes: “Car continuously throttled while driving on highway and road with no warnings. Vehicle electric components like radio and parking camera would shut off and not come back on without warning or while using camera. Car now gives warnings of vehicle temperature too high”

NHTSA complaint #11504009, filed 2023-01

Mileage 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 300 and 22,000 miles.

33%0–1067%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 17,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20192020202120222023420242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Fiat 500X version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
500 X FWD1.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual253328$2,950
500 X FWD2.4L 4-cyl9-speed automatic223025$2,700
500 X AWD2.4L 4-cyl9-speed automatic212924$2,800

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

Recall details for the 2018 Fiat 500X → · 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. 105 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 105 bulletins →

Other model years of the Fiat 500X

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20181117,0001—28—Not enough data
20171626,0001—28—Stable
201615440,0001—28Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Fiat 500X model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Fiat 500X have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2018 Fiat 500X as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Fiat 500X is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2018 Fiat 500X been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Fiat 500X get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Fiat 500X (500 X, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Fiat 500X reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 300 and 22,000 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 27, 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.