2017–2020 · 4 model years · 8 recalls

Fiat 124 Spider problems by year

We don't rate the Fiat 124 Spider yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2017 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (39). Owners complain most about airbags & seat belts. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Airbags & seat belts38
Electrical system8
Engine & cooling7
Body, glass & interior5
Fuel system3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2017–2020.

Every Fiat 124 Spider year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2020 124 SpiderNot rated yet8130
2019 124 SpiderNot rated yet9330
2018 124 SpiderNot rated yet18230
2017 124 SpiderNot rated yet39230

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Fiat 124 Spider problems?

Owners complain most about airbags & seat belts, electrical system, engine & cooling.

Which Fiat 124 Spider year has the most recalls?

The 2019, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.