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2017 Fiat 124 SpiderProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 39 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
39
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
76
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 39 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.3x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

jumps out of gear

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

engine trans lights on off

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

14 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
2
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags14 (36%)
Electrical6 (15%)
Other5 (13%)
Engine4 (10%)
Fuel System2 (5%)
Seat Belts2 (5%)
Visibility2 (5%)
Back Over Prevention:display Function1 (3%)

2017 Fiat 124 Spider: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,624 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
17
11
18
3
19
1
21
1
22
2
24
15
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V068000Mar 2019

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat Spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.

24V694000Jun 2025

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Fiat 124 Spider according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

39

Class avg

9

4.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 39 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Fiat 124 Spider Model Years

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is related to the airbags, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider reliable?
The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider has 39 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Fiat 124 Spider problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Fiat 124 Spider problems start?
Based on 19 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,624 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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