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2016 Fiat 500X
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 154
- Received Dec 2016 to Jun 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips23 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving9 complaints · 5.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine burns excessive oil between changes6 complaints · 3.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V529000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 8 |
| Total | 154 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 23 | 15% | – | NHTSA recall #16V529000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 9 | 5.8% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 6 | 3.9% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 3.3% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 2.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 2.6% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 2.6% | – | NHTSA recall #16V529000 |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 1.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V529000July 12, 2016329,540 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Fiat 500X.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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