DecodedCarsFiat 500 X
3 model years from 2016 to 2018, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2016–2018
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 28–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (154)
- Fewest problems
- 2018
- Interest
- 3,043 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2018 500 X in brief
The 2018 Fiat 500 X is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.4L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 168 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,278 lb (500x 4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway), 12% better than the 2018 small SUV average of 24.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Fiat 500 X has 3 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2018.
Its most efficient year was 2018 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (65), electrical system (57), power train (53).
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2018 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 3 campaigns and 181 owner complaints.
How the 2016 500 X compares
The 2016 Fiat 500 X is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.4L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 168 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,278 lb (500x 4dr SUV AWD).
About the Fiat 500 X
The Fiat 500X is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Stellantis, since its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Following the 500L, and produced from 2014 to 2024, the 500X is closely related to the Jeep Renegade. Both are manufactured at FCA's SATA Plant in Melfi, Italy.
From the Wikipedia article "Fiat 500X", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2018 500 X pros & cons
Full 2018 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints11 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 165 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 500 X
11 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2016 500 X
154 owner complaints · 1 recall · 3 fire reports · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2018 500 X
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2018 Kia Sportage | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2018 Hyundai Kona | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Fiat. How we calculate this →