2017 Fiat 500X: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2017 Fiat 500X
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Poor reliability record
The 500X and its Jeep Renegade twin have done poorly in What Car?'s surveys, with electrical faults, warning lights, infotainment glitches and diesel engine management problems that can be costly out of warranty.
At the viewing: Test the electrics and check no warnings stay on.
- Some cars
Rear seat latch and gearbox recalls
About 25,500 cars were recalled because the rear seat back could unlatch in a crash. Others covered airbag software, an automatic that could slip into neutral, and the 48-volt battery on mild hybrids.
At the viewing: Ask a Fiat dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
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Other years
Every year of the Fiat 500X compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 948 | Tyres 33% |
| 2021 | 3,225 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 6,307 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 9,899 | Tyres 31% |
| 2018 | 8,487 | Tyres 33% |
| 2016 | 40,872 | Tyres 35% |
| 2015 | 21,222 | Tyres 35% |