Used 2018 FIAT 500X Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 500X, so we've included reviews for other years of the 500X since its last redesign.
Fiat pop
Tony, 08/08/2018
2018 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Initial quality and overall performance of car is excellent. Ride and appeal much better than expected. Truly a fun car to drive and very functional.
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A non recommended vehicle
Chris, 01/10/2018
updated 01/19/2021
2016 FIAT 500X Easy 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Been asked update my review , i’m still not impressed with the car it has stalled out a couple times after warming up and very sluggish. Gas mileage is OK but not as good as my Chevrolet HHR I still don’t recommend this car to anyone....... I look over at my girlfriend out of the corner of my eye and I can see her bouncing around because the car is so uncomfortable and I find myself apologizing for the ride of the car.
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Biggest regret
Donald Fitzpatrick, 01/28/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
I purchased my first car on October 26th, 2015 this car was a fiat 500x. I left the dealership from which I purchased said car at around 8:30pm the following day at noon said car stalled and began smoking, then the Electric E-Brake turned on so I could not physically move it from the street shortly followed by the steering wheel completely locked up (the car had 81 miles on it), it took two hours for the tow truck to arrive to remove the car. It took two days for the dealer it was sent to to get back to me (which put me well past my return within 48 hours policy) at which time they said that the car had parts of the engine lying at the base of the compartment, this was not true the formal report stated that a rod shot through the engine, I was informed that there was a physical hole in the engine when more parts were needed as an excuse as to why I was without my car. They informed me they needed to order a NEW ENGINE to put in my new car, which took 2 weeks to arrive because they decided to let it come in on the next shipment of parts, after the engines arrival it took a week to have the engine put in (I was told when they said the engine needed to be replaced that it would take a MAXIMUM of 3 days to put in once it arrived) After the engine was in they tested the car to see if all was in working order it was not, a new fuse and starter would have to be ordered to make the car run, receiving and putting in said new pieces took a week and a half (at this point I was at a new car that I had in my possession for less that 24 hours had hit the 30th day in the shop mark) once the new pieces were all in they tested to see if all was in working order once again it was however while giving it a thorough test-drive they noticed stalling on turns. Turned out that a new air intake valve was needed this added a little less than a full week to my already 4 weeks and 3 days in the shop for a problem that a new car should not be having. FINALLY I got the call on December 4th 2015 that my car was ready to be picked up, when I went to get my car the employees of the dealership this car was sent to stressed how thankful they were with my being so understanding of the whole situation. Throughout the entirety of this lengthy process the woman I was dealing with at the dealership rarely called me to let me know any update I was more often then not calling repeatedly to hear anything, I probably called the dealership 30 times and they called me of their own accord without my harassing at most 5. Disgusted with the company. I at one point was so tired that I called the state representative on Saturday November 21st, who said he would give me a call the following Monday regarding getting me a refund. I have yet to hear anything from him or anyone under him to this day. The only kind thing was the dealership from which I bought this car called a couple times to make sure the car was running fine after its return to me. Would never recommend to anyone!
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More than the sum of its parts
Damzlfly, 07/07/2016
updated 07/21/2017
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking Plus 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The market for compact/subcompact crossovers is not crowded, but there are plenty of options. I researched Hondas, Mazdas, Nissans, Kias and Buicks (online, in-person, test driving) before deciding on a Fiat 500X. It was a difficult decision because I was looking for a previously owned vehicle, but 2016 is the first model year of the the 500X. After four months, I got lucky and found a discounted demo that was fully loaded and haven't looked back. The transmission is... quirky. It took me a couple of weeks to find the balance between hesitancy and jackrabbit starts. I had to actively be the one to decide because the car couldn't really do it (and still can't). Braking at low speeds is touchy - again, until one acclimates oneself to the system. Nonetheless, I am still thrilled by the nimbleness of the X. When I need to pass at highway speeds, I have to do little more than think it and it's done. The entertainment/communications/navigation/electronic control panel is everything it should be. The ride is firm, but real issues in the road (e.g., railroad tracks, speed bumps) are handled with alacrity. After a month, I still wake up thrilled to get behind the wheel. So much style, so much fun. Update: Our relationship is now celebrating its half-year anniversary, and we are still honeymooning. We have just experienced our first significant frozen precipitation event, and my baby sat it out in the driveway. I do not drive on ice. That is not why I bought the car. The X handles the narrow, twisting, hilly roads of my neighborhood with aplomb even in normal driving mode when there is no ice, and that is all that I ask. One-year Update: Now that I have owned the car for a year, I have to say that I did not appreciate the significant decline in value of the car. In one year, the value has declined by one-third. Otherwise, I'm still satisfied.
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Update after 7 years of ownership
Ronbo10, 01/09/2024
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2017 500x Trekking Plus in early 2017, it's our second modern Fiat (still have our 2014 500L Trekking DDCT). Our 500X wouldn't qualify as a high mileage car despite its age, we've put approximately 35,000 miles on the car to date (1/2024), so about 5,000 miles per year on average. I've always felt our 500X has been a decent car, as its never given us any problems, but in the past maybe I wasn't as enthusiastic about the driving experience as I have been in the case of our 500L.However, over time, I've come to like the car more and more. It seems that the initial ride stiffness has lessened to the point that now it feels comfortable, still buttoned down, but it doesn't feel as stiff over the smaller bumps as it used to, and feels really good over the larger stuff. Also, the fuel economy seems to have improved, getting a solid 28 mpg now, which I know isn't record setting for the segment, but its decent, and it does it on 87 octane gas. I've had the check done for oil usage per a recall (they checked it after 1500 miles following an oil change and it's barely used a drop), so that's good to know. Also, I may be the only one here, but I've learned to appreciate the ZF 9-speed automatic transmission. It seems to shift more smoothly than ever, I do believe it had a re-flash of the module that manages the shifting programs early on, but in any case, it shifts well overall, with the occasional slight lunging effect when shifting from 4th to 5th (for any owners of cars that have this transmission, you might find it worthwhile to review some YouTube videos on it, it's a unique design that uses "dog clutches" for 5th and 8th gears, which makes for a bit slower shifting into those gears due to the precision required for those clutches to work properly). And due to this design feature, it's probably not the best transmission for people who like to drive in a sporty manner, though it does offer a "Sport Mode" shift program selectable by a knob located on the center console, along with a normal mode (called "Auto") and a low traction mode. I mostly use "Auto" because it gives the best fuel economy. It's been a learning experience for me to learn subtle techniques using the accelerator pedal to coax it to shift in a way I'm like it to based on the situation (I might be a little more engaged in my normal driving than most, so probably most folks wouldn't even notice any of these things, or care, but it's something you can experiment with to make the driving experience a little more rewarding). The car continues to feel very solid, with no squeaks or rattles, the doors shut with a nice thunk, though the hatch not so much- that's been remedied in later models, maybe from MY2018 and up. It's not that mine makes a horrible noise, it just doesn't give you a sound that indicates it's fully closed, so I'll often double check by looking- not necessary if you use substantial force. It's always been like this (some reviewers mentioned it back in 2016/17), but it's always functioned fine. One last thing- about 3 years back I replaced the factory 18 inch wheels that require 55 series tires- I had gotten several sidewall pinches from PA potholes, so I went "minus 1" down to 17 inch wheels and tires, and notice no difference in handling, but an improvement in the ride quality and some insurance against flats due to road hazards. No problems since then, and they look pretty cool. Seems to make for a little less unsprung weight too, so the suspension can react a little more quickly to road imperfections. My wife and I plan to hold on to this thing for a long time, it's been an excellent car for us.
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