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2018 Fiat 500X Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
45%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
8,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Fiat 500X, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,650 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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

“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

“THE Transmission Valve Body Solenoid was diagnosed as not working. while i was driving on the highway without any indication the car just started slowing down . There was not a warning or anything, then the transmission service lights up, i had to have my car towed to a dealership however they informed me that there was never any service they were supposed to do on my transmission because of the type of vehicle i have. this part is expensive and not easily obtainable. car is still showing transmission issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11595749, filed 2024-06

“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

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018545%
2017638%
20164831%

Other parts of the 2018 Fiat 500X

Engine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Fiat 500X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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