Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Fiat 500X

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 287 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V529000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
329,540
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-12
Owners notified
2016-11-02

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

Safety risk

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine5832,900 mi
Electrical system5240,000 mi
Power train5238,000 mi
Unknown or other3630,000 mi
Exterior lighting1340,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1030,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1049,000 mi
Steering856,000 mi
Air bags696,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system69,500 mi
Structure: body640,000 mi
Service brakes54,600 mi
Suspension443,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection3—
Back over prevention: warnings2—
Electrical system: ignition280,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: hoses/valves/sensors2145,297 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)273,000 mi
Seat belts241,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic280,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery133,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights168,308 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1—
Structure: body: door: handle: exterior165,000 mi
Tires142,000 mi
Wheels150,000 mi

The 2017 model has 11 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.