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2017-2020 · 4 model years

Fiat 124 Spider Problems by year

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the Fiat 124 Spider across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2017 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (33). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age201733 complaints · 1 recallSee the 2017
Complaints
66
Recalls
2
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

124 Spider complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20208100AirbagsC
20199200Fuel systemC
201816100AirbagsC
201733111AirbagsD

Most common 124 Spider problems

Fiat 124 Spider recalls 2

Latest 124 Spider complaints

2017 Fiat 124 SpiderWheels & tires

I am submitting this complaint to request an independent investigation into a reported wheel-fitment safety concern involving the above-identified Fiat 124 Spider, which is currently being offered for sale by Carvana. My concern is that a potentially unsafe wheel configuration was identified by a Fiat dealership service advisor, communicated to SilverRock, Carvana's warranty administrator, and has not, to my knowledge, been corrected before the vehicle was relisted for sale. I believe this matter warrants regulatory review to determine whether the vehicle is safe for operation and whether appropriate action has been taken to address the reported condition.

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 11770355
2017 Fiat 124 SpiderEngine & cooling

When the automobile isn't driven or started for 3 weeks or more the engine will not start. The multiair system will lose its oil pressure. The manufacturer needs to do a recall to fix this problem. This car isn't designed to be an everyday driver and this is a well known and documented problem.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11747162
2018 Fiat 124 SpiderAirbags

manufacturer is not able to perform recall service. No dealers have the proper tool necessary to complete repair. I've tried all dealers in Atlanta GA area.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11712931
2018 Fiat 124 SpiderAirbags

Hello, Can you please direct me to the proper office to file a complaint against a Fiat dealership which refuses to complete a recall? Thank you, [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11689560
2020 Fiat 124 SpiderAirbags

The contact owns a 2020 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (Air Bags); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the air bag control module software needed to be updated. The dealer informed the contact that the repair could not be completed because the software was associated with Mazda and, therefore, could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was referred to a Mazda dealer for further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11685345
2017 Fiat 124 SpiderAirbags

The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was informed that the dealer was not equipped with the tools to repair the vehicle.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11679879

Questions about the Fiat 124 Spider

Which Fiat 124 Spider years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2017 (33), 2018 (16), 2019 (9). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2017 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Fiat 124 Spider problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (30), electrical system (8), seats & seat belts (8) most often.

How many recalls does the Fiat 124 Spider have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Fiat 124 Spider model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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