NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Fiat 500x

The 2016 Fiat 500x has 1 NHTSA recall and 150 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Fiat dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2016 Fiat 500x, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #16V529000

Reported July 12, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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 consequence

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

Free 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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