2017 Fiat 124 Spider Problems & Complaints

Most common 2017 Fiat 124 Spider problems

• Air bags~35,000 miles
  1442%
• Electrical system~4,000 miles
  618%
• Other / not specified~5,000 miles
  515%
• Engine & cooling~5,000 miles
  412%
• Fuel & propulsion system~5,000 miles
  26%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~5,000 miles
  26%
• Seat belts
  26%
• Body & structure~8,000 miles
  13%
• Lights~1,000 miles
  13%
• Driver assistance~35,000 miles
  13%
• Wheels & tires
  13%

Share of the 33 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Fiat 124 Spider complaints by model year

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider recalls (2)

What 2017 Fiat 124 Spider owners say

Air bags

The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 Spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (AIR BAGS) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 stated that the digitizer delaminated, and he could no longer read the information on the display and was also obstructing the rearview camera display. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: SA-027/24 as possible cause for the failure. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. …

I am writing to formally express my concern and disappointment regarding the lack of transparency and communication surrounding the airbag recall for the Fiat 124, first issued in 2024. As of today, Fiat has not provided any meaningful updates, solutions, or timelines regarding this serious safety issue. There has been no information uploaded to official channels, nor have customers been contacted with guidance or offered temporary remedies. This silence is particularly alarming given the nature of the defect-involving airbags, a critical safety component that can mean the difference between life and death in an accident. …

Electrical system

My dealership where I bought my car let me know of a recall my vehicle had during an oil change. I then asked if they could fix it to where they said no, that only FIAT could fix it or another dealership about 40 minutes away. I then went to that other dealership and they told me no because it had to be done through the dealership I bought the car from. Then the guy told me he had the parts but he won't do it because he won't get paid for it. I've looked up so many places and nobody wants to do it so what am I supposed to do? Wait for the car to break down. They are literally the worst people and lazy. They once left "forgot" to put my skid plate back on and when I told them the next time I went the lady told me they would never do such a thing or let me go months without it, but they did. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the car alarm system randomly activated. When the alarm activated, the horn and the emergency lights turned on. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. After the contact turned off and turned on the vehicle, the alarm system deactivated. The contact also stated that after driving for 10 minutes the alarm system activated again. While the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence the failure occurred 19 times and every time the failure occurred the contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [phone] and was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer asked the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. A case number 32632158 was provided. …

Engine & 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.

Thermostat, excelerator pedal, replaced and window washer tube reinstalled at 2,477 miles. At 3,014 mils car was towed 2 times in a week for car not starting. The spark plugs were oil soaked and fouled out. The most recent was now at 4,681 miles the oil light came on , check engine light and vacuum pump gasket went and was low in coolant. Each time the car was in for 4 days at a time. FCA paid for 3 tows. I now have a year old car with under 5,000 miles on it. Each time it was towed from in front of my house.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.