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Fiat 124 Spider Problems

The Fiat 124 Spider is a sporty roadster that combines Italian design with Japanese engineering. With 142 complaints on record, air bag and safety system issues have emerged as significant concerns, particularly in the earlier production years of this modern revival.

142
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
4
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2020

Common Problem Categories

Air Bags 58
Seat Belts 16
Electrical System 16
Unknown Or Other 12
Engine 12

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2020 16 1 0 0 Good
2019 18 3 0 0 Average
2018 34 2 0 0 Average
2017 74 2 2 2 Below Average

Fiat 124 Spider Years to Avoid

2017, 2018

Best Fiat 124 Spider Years

2020, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Fiat 124 Spider?

The most frequently reported issues involve air bags (58 complaints), seat belts (16 complaints), electrical system (16 complaints), and unknown/other and engine issues (12 complaints each).

Which Fiat 124 Spider years have the most complaints?

The 2017 model year leads significantly with 74 complaints, followed by 2018 with 34 complaints, 2019 with 18 complaints, and 2020 with 16 complaints.

Is the Fiat 124 Spider reliable?

The first model year (2017) has notably more complaints than subsequent years. The 2019 and 2020 models show improved reliability with fewer reported issues.

What air bag problems affect the Fiat 124 Spider?

Air bag system complaints are the dominant issue with 58 reports, including warning light malfunctions, deployment concerns, and sensor issues affecting occupant safety systems.