Used 2016 FIAT 500X Consumer Reviews

2016 500x fiat engine locked

I got this car after trading in my Nissan Maxima. Dealer said it was a great car reliable good on gas so forth. After having a car for less than 6 weeks the car completely shut off on the interstate. The brake locked car would not start. Take it to the dealership dealership has a minute to diagnose it. They tried to say it was an electrical problem. And truth I don't think they know. Now they're saying the engine has locked up. No problems with car until I had an oil change. If I were you I would not get this car. This car needs to be recalled. It is a safety hazard to anyone and their family. It will shut off at high speeds. Will not start and horrible weather. What's even worse is Chrysler will not own up to the fact that this is not a great car this car is deadly. I almost lost my life. Sat in 90 degree weather until a tow truck came to get me and the car. Was not even offered a rental car. Please do yourself a favor and do not get this car.

Traded in a Honda

I’ve had this car for 4 years with no issues. More fun & more style. I don't miss my CRV at all. I live in Chicago so 4x4 is required and my 500x stands out from all the other SUVs that all seem to look the same. The Uconnect system is easy to use with great features. Love the quality of the leather interior (10 times better quality than the Honda) and all the hi tech safety features. This car has a personality - love it!

Worst car ever!

I bought this car in December 2015 , 2016 fiat 500x , a month later my nightmare started, I can’t not count how many times my car is being at the dealer , always is a new problem , electrical problems , motor mount are awful, air conditioning, it was one time my car was at the dealer for two month , ah counting also every time with a rental car , I’m very upset and sad with my car , it was the worst purchase ever, I do not recommend it ,they devalued so bad , I did call fiat to get an advise and see how can I get rid off my car and they told me will be something that I have to resolve with the dealer, I went back to the dealer and they didn’t help me at all, I’m desperate with this car , paying every month for something that I know is a piece of garbage!

Best build fiat

Terrible! Problems from the beginning!

Stay away. My car has had issues since the beginning. Constantly has issues with the electrical system that make it undriveable. Fiat was unable to fix it even while new and under warranty. Avoid Fiat. They do not stand behind their vehicles, and the quality just isn't there unfortunately.

Unbelievable amount of issues

Let's see where to start, the car was completely fine until about 35,000 MI. Then the engine had to be replaced due to a recall because it was burning through oil. Then the front axle just fell off, got it back for a week then had a drive mode unavailable issue. It wouldn't shift take it back to the dealer $900 computer part fix. Week later same error is popping up and we have to take it back to the dealer. Not to mention the front door handle just falling randomly off. The car still doesn't even have 50,000 miles, stay away from Fiats I would never recommend one. Update at 60k miles: so when they replaced the engine it seems like they didn't do a proper job of securing it so all the engine mounts went bad, engine mounts are very cheap but the dealer refused to take responsibility and the labor on taking the engine out ended up costing us like another $900. These engine mounts magically went bad nine months after they replaced the engine, they claim that they weren't bad when they checked it. There's no way engine mounts went from 100% fine to busted in less than 7,000 mi and 9 months. Also, now the trunk latch doesn't work anymore the rubber popper fell out along with the switch that makes the connection to move the trunk, there is no interior release or a way to do it from the key fob so the trunk just will not open anymore. It's about a $500 repair if you take it in or if you buy the whole assembly for the Chrome bit in the back like $200.

Don't bother!

Stay away from this car! FCA had to buy it back as the BCM (Body control module) could not be programmed. Was a headache dealing with FCA.. Horrible customer service.. I will never purchase ANY vehicle that falls under the title or umbrella of FCA. DO NOT waste your money!

After 2 years

Unless it has been improved on the road noise is very annoying on some surfaces. My son and I have done some work on upgrading that issue with sound deadening material and it has helped but still annoying. When stopped at a traffic signal I have to put the transmission in idle because of the annoying vibration from the engine.

Small crossover that thinks its a small car

After my wife's 500c was wrecked we looked until we found an absolutely loaded 500x. The car doesnt have a ton of power but the 2.4 revs high and mated to the decent 9 speed auto it makes it a lot of fun to drive. The steering is pretty numb but you can whip this car around pretty good. The handling of the car is good for being a but top heavy. The gas mileage isn't out of this world maybe average at best. The interior is nice front seats are comfortable and supportive and the controls are well placed and easy to use. The car is an absolute blast in the snow. Turn off ESC and put it in sport mode for a lot of fun. I'd reccomend it to anyone looking for a small suv/crossover that stands out. Deffinatly a lot of Italian flair.

It’s an OK car

Bought a 2016 500x Easy with only 40k miles on it. Shifting is really rough, especially with those first few gears, like throw your head back into the seat kind of rough. Also rough downshifting when braking. Other than that, the car was awesome. Cute, spacious, and very up to date with technology. I unfortunately returned it to the dealer because I had a 2013 Ford Focus before the Fiat and it had horrible transmission problems so I was too paranoid with the Fiats hard shifting and didn’t want it to become a problem later down the road. I hear there’s a software patch for the shifting but I also hear it only makes it more bearable and doesn’t fix the problem entirely. Not saying it’s a bad car but do your research!

Superb performance!!!

I bought this car new in 2016 and have only taken it to the shop for oil change, Have driven it for 31,000 miles already and I truly recommend it specially for newer generation. Well recommended!

IN LOVE WITH MY CAR!!!

I've only know Fiat's my entire life. My first car that I learned how to drive on was a 2014 FIAT 500 Pop and it was the best little car I have ever had. The only complaint I ever had with it is that sometime my 50 mph was not the same as other cars' 50 mph. I had to upgrade to the 2016 FIAT 500x and I'm absolutely in love with it. I did quite a bit of research on it before purchasing and was prepared for it to be a "rough riding car" as the review said. It certainly does rattle a bit due to the motor mounts holding the engine in place and yes – the automatic transmission does have issues with low power shifts. Other than that, its a fantastic little car that – with time – you learn about its little quirks and can tell when it needs something fixed. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Dependable

Liked reliability and accelerating when necessary. Manual transmission no problems.

Fiat 500X

I do love my 2016 Fiat 500X Trekking. I love the heated seats real leather seats, steering wheel sunroof, adjusted driver seat, the safety side mirrors and the smooth ride. I have had many compliments on this car its classy. It's a pretty blue suv.

We have only had problems.

Are we enjoy how the car looks and the interior amenities that come with the 2016 feet at 500 X AWD Trekking plus we have a literally only have issues. So much has needed replacement under the warranty and now they were 2000 miles off of the warranty our field dealership is saying the drivetrain needs to be completely replaced. Plus they should also come into account when thinking about buying an Fiat There’s not many mechanics can service them because of where their parts come, and they’re more of a specialty car. So expect to only go to your Fiat dealership wherever the nearest one might be to you. We’ve owned this car for just over a year and we’ve been to the fiat dealership 7 times to fix various issues.

Love at first sit

I bought my FIAT 500x Lounge gently used. I was actually in the dealership to look at the Jeep Renegade, but the specific one I had come in to see had sold. I noticed the FIAT and asked if I could test drive it. It was love at first sit. I have a bad neck and back, and it is hard for me to comfortable in a vehicle. The 500x is hands down the most comfortable seat I have encountered. The sporty look, quality of the trim and awesome sound system are just icing on the cake for me. I will agree that the transmission is a bit 'confused' at times. However, I have learned to drive it so it shifts quite smoothly. It just takes some getting used to. It rides incredibly smoothly on the freeway. Not the quietest car I have ever driven, but also not the loudest. The road noise is perceivable but not distracting. Overall the FIAT 500x Lounge offers a smooth, solid and sturdy ride with great visibility and plentiful features. I love my FIAT!

Practical and cute

Very practical and nice compact SUV. Very different from all the Start Wars creases and inlets of modern SUVs.

AVOID !!!!!

They are turds on wheels. Constant issues one after another.

A good car

I love my little Fiat X, It does really well in the snow. I did have to buy snow tires (but that was during the year Utah had an atmospheric river.) It did really well traveling through the valley, I commute 40 minutes, and I am grateful it did well. My only frustration was the key fob battery died every year, had to replace it often. My battery needed to be replaced but that was standard for a car that old. I would recommend this car.