2016–2018 · 3 model years · 3 recalls
We don't rate the Fiat 500 X yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (261). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2016–2018.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 500 X | Not rated yet | 22 | 1 | 28 |
| 2017 500 X | Not rated yet | 24 | 1 | 28 |
| 2016 500 X | Not rated yet | 261 | 1 | 28 |
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.
Owners complain most about engine & cooling, electrical system, transmission & drivetrain.
The 2018, with 1 recall on record with NHTSA.