Home · Fiat

Fiat 500x: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2017 97 · 2015 82 · 2016 79 · 2014 76

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202264/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 1 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 2 recalls

201964/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 2 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 1 recalls

201797/100
Buybest year

15 complaints · 1 recalls

201679/100
Buy

154 complaints · 1 recalls

201582/100
Buy

92 complaints · 4 recalls

201476/100
Buy

124 complaints · 4 recalls

201376/100
Buy

164 complaints · 4 recalls

201266/100
Caution

394 complaints · 4 recalls

201164/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2017?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Fiat 500x’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Fiat 500x head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Fiat 500x as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.