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#BS-2018-FIA124-2FFC

2018 Fiat 124 Spider

Based on reports from 18 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
60
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 18 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.2x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

backup camera screen froze

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

lost navigation while on a trip across country

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

oil pump loses prime when not driven for weeks

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

8 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the Seat BeltsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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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 (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags8 (44%)
Seat Belts3 (17%)
Engine2 (11%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump1 (6%)
Electrical1 (6%)
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection1 (6%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery1 (6%)
Fuel System1 (6%)

2018 Fiat 124 Spider: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump-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

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2
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1
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24
7
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2018 Fiat 124 Spider vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

18

Class avg

4

4.2x 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. 18 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.

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2018 Fiat 124 Spider: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider is related to the airbags, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider reliable?
The 2018 Fiat 124 Spider has 18 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 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 2018 Fiat 124 Spider have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 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 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 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.
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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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