2017 Fiat 500X problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
26,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 15 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Engine: 6; Electrical System: 5; Unknown Or Other: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2018: 3; 2019: 3; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11234284 · 2019-07-23 (July 23, 2019)
SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT APPEARS FOLLOWED BY "DRIVE MODE UNAVAILABLE." WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE IS BASICALLY IN "NEUTRAL." THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING, INCLUDING CITY STREETS AND ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY. THE ONLY RECOURSE IS TO IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER (WHILE DRIFTING) AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE DISPLAY CLEARS. FIAT SERVICE UPDATED VEHICLE CONTROL MODULES TO NO AVAIL. TCM WAS REPLACED TO NO AVAIL.
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11234284 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11563785 · 2024-01-05 (January 5, 2024)
My Fiat 500 x only has 28k miles on it, and it is a manual transmission. While driving, it will not shift into the upper gears. I was told that it needs a new transmission. This seems to be the same issue that the same make and model Fiats from 2016 have been recalled for. Mine is a 2017, but it has the same issue and should be recalled, as well.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11563785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11105015 · 2018-07-01 (July 1, 2018)
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS THAT HAVE COME ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE IN MOTION AND WHILE PARKED SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS AGO. SERVICE ABS, DYNAMIC STEERING TORQUE, SERVICE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE HILL HOLD CONTROL. THE FIRST TIME THESE LIGHTS CAME ON I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE LIGHTS DIDN'T COME ON DURING THE WEEK THEY HAD IT. SINCE THEN THE LIGHTS HAVE COME ON SEVERAL DAYS WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11105015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11182909 · 2019-02-27 (February 27, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11182909 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11396460 · 2021-02-16 (February 16, 2021)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11396460 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11664976 · 2025-06-04 (June 4, 2025)
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 fi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11664976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11478815 · 2022-08-11 (August 11, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500x. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. After restarting the engine, the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered no engine oil was present inside the engine. The contact indicated that the engine oil had continued to be low shortly after oil changes were performed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but no failure was determined. The vehicle was later serviced at the dealer for an oil consumption test …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11478815 at NHTSA ↗