2017 Fiat 124 spider problems
The Fiat 124 Spider (Type 348), is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-passenger roadster manufactured by Mazda for FCA over a single generation. The 124 debuted at the 2015 LA Auto Show for model year 2016, with production reaching just over 41,000 for model years 2016-2020.
Largely based on the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 roadster, and manufactured alongside the MX-5 at Mazda's Hiroshima plant, the 124 shares its platform, mechanicals, interior and top mechanism with the MX-5 — it is distinguished by an FCA engineered and manufactured turbocharged Multiair engine, uniquely tuned shock absorbers, unique exterior styling and nominally increased length and cargo capacity over the MX-5.
The 124 nameplate and exterior styling details recall the Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124 Sport Spider, manufactured from 1966 to 1985.
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Common 2017 Fiat 124 spider problems
The Fiat 124 Spider, introduced in 2017, has been praised for its acceleration, handling, and stylish design. However, several common problems have been reported by owners, which can help potential buyers make informed decisions.
- Water damage: As a convertible, the Fiat 124 Spider is susceptible to water damage, especially if the manual roof is not properly sealed. To avoid this issue, it is recommended to check the seals for any water seeping through, ideally at a local automatic car wash.
- Alloy wheel kerb damage: Mid-range Lusso spec and higher trims of the 124 Spider come with larger 17-inch wheels, which are more prone to kerb damage. It is essential to check for any signs of damage before purchasing.
- Bodywork damage: The 124 Spider is designed for enthusiastic driving, which may lead to poor panel fit or accident damage. When inspecting the car, pay attention to the quality of repair work and ensure it meets the manufacturer's specifications.
- Reliability: The 124 Spider was not featured in a recent What Car? reliability survey, but its sister car, the Mazda MX-5, ranked last in the coupé and convertible class. Fiat as a brand also performed poorly in the survey, ranking 19th out of 31 manufacturers. This suggests that potential buyers should be cautious about the car's reliability.
- Infotainment system: The touchscreen/infotainment system in the Fiat 124 Spider can lock at speeds above 5 mph, requiring the use of steering wheel buttons, voice control, or a paddle control between the seats. This design has been criticized for being awkward and dangerous, particularly when driving with the top down.
- Recall: There is an open recall for the 124 Spider that cannot be fixed, which may affect the car's performance or safety. It is essential to check if the specific vehicle has open recalls before purchasing.
In summary, while the Fiat 124 Spider offers an enjoyable driving experience, potential buyers should be aware of these common problems and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
Is the Fiat 124 Spider expensive to maintain?
The average annual repair cost for a Fiat is $538, which means it has above average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Fiat reliability include an average of 0.2 visits to a repair shop per year and a 17% probability of a repair being severe.
Are old Fiat 124 Spiders reliable?
The 124 Spider can be as reliable as any well sorted 1980s import and some people even use them as their daily driver. While it is a 1960s design it was quite advanced for its time so it feels much more modern than most of its contemporaries. When looking for a 124 Spider be certain to find one with little or no rust.
Does the Fiat 124 use a Mazda engine?
The one two four is based off of that original. One two four Sports spider from 1966 to 1974.. And they did a good job especially when you look at the front you can see the inspiration.
What is the mpg on a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?
The 124 Spider will run on regular fuel, but premium is recommended. The EPA estimates it will get 26/35/30 mpg city/highway/combined with a manual transmission and 25/36/29 mpg with an automatic.
2017 Fiat 124 spider car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Fiat 124 spider problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Seat belts problems
- Engine problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Fiat 124 spider vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2017 Fiat 124 spider complaints
The NHTSA has received 16 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Fiat 124 spider.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-07
- VIN: JC1NFAEKXH0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My dealership where I bought my car let me know of a recall my vehicle had during an oil change. I then asked if they could fix it to where they said no, that only FIAT could fix it or another dealership about 40 minutes away. I then went to that other dealership and they told me no because it had to be done through the dealership I bought the car from. Then the guy told me he had the parts but he won't do it because he won't get paid for it. I've looked up so many places and nobody wants to do it so what am I supposed to do? Wait for the car to break down. They are literally the worst people and lazy. They once left "forgot" to put my skid plate back on and when I told them the next time I went the lady told me they would never do such a thing or let me go months without it, but they did. This dealership is 2 hours away I can't keep going back and forth arguing with them I need this resolved now, it's been months close to a year since they mentioned the recall.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-11
- VIN: JC1NFAEK6H0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Boyh seatbelts do not retract properly
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-10
- VIN: JC1NFAEK7H0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS DON'T FULLY RETRACT AND COULD NOT PROTECT IN AN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT AS THEY ARE NOT TIGHT AGAINST THE BODY.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-09
- VIN: JC1NFAEK0H0
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING - TYPICALLY THE VEHICLE WILL DISPLAY THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LIGHT PRIOR TO STALL. STALL WILL HAPPEN WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING. ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATES. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED 5 TIMES TO CORRECT. EACH TIME THE DEALER DELIVERS VEHICLE. WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DELIVERY, THE ENGINE AGAIN BEGINS TO HESITATE AND STALL, ETC AND CEL LIGHT COME ON.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-24
- VIN: JC1NFAEK6H0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TPMS SOUNDS WARNING ALARM AND LIGHT WHEN DRIVING - ALTHOUGH TIRE PRESSURES ARE FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES IN THE NEARLY 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP AND BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR ATTEMPTED REPAIRS. THE AUDIBLE ALARM IS ALSO SO LOUD IT SCARES ME WHEN IT GOES OFF - AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHEN I AM DRIVING, PARTICULARLY IN TRAFFIC. I DON'T WANT TO FEEL THAT I HAVE TO STOP ON THE ROADSIDE AND CHECK THE TIRES WHEN THE SYSTEM IS GIVING ME A FALSE POSITIVE. DEALER HAS NO ANSWERS. SAID TO JUST HIT THE RESET BUTTON. THE SYSTEM IS WORTHLESS - IT'S LIKE THE BOY THAT CRIES WOLF -- IT GOES OFF BUT YOU START TO IGNORE IT BECAUSE IT'S NEVER RIGHT. CHRYSLER/FIAT NEEDS TO REMEDY THIS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-23
- VIN: JC1NFAEK6H0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE VEHICLE'S ALARM (HORN AND FLASHERS) PERIODICALLY GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT WILL SOMETIMES STOP ON ITS OWN, BUT TYPICALLY REQUIRES THAT THE CAR IS SHUT OFF TO STOP THE ALARM. THE EVENT DOES NOT HAPPEN WITH ANY CONSISTENCY AND WILL SOMETIMES HAPPEN TWO OR THREE TIMES IN A DAY, BUT SOMETIMES WILL NOT HAPPEN FOR TWO OR THREE WEEKS. IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING ON BOTH THE FREEWAY AND CITY ROADS. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAY THAT THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED, NO CODES WERE PRESENT TO EXPLAIN THE OCCURRENCE, AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO GO UNRESOLVED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-11
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JC1NFAEK2H0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ALARM KEEPS RANDOMLY GOING OFF, DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING, WHAT GEAR, WHAT TYPE OF ROAD, WENT OFF 15 TIMES ONE DAY, 5 TIMES THE NEXT DAY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-01
- VIN: JC1NFAEK5H0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 AND 70 MPH IN SECOND TO SIXTH GEAR, THE CAR'S ALARM SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATES WITHOUT APPARENT REASON. THE HORN SOUNDS AND EMERGENCY FLASHERS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT CUTTING OFF. THE ALARM IS DEACTIVATED BY STOPPING THE CAR AND SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION. SWITCHING IT ON AGAIN RESULTS IN THE ALARM NOT ACTIVE. THE ALARM ACTIVATION OCCURS RANDOMLY AND SPORADICALLY WHEN DRIVING ON HARD SURFACES INCLUDING COUNTY ROADS, CITY STREETS, AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, USUALLY DRIVING STRAIGHT, DURING DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AND IN DIFFERENT GEARS. THIS RANDOM ALARM ACTIVATION HAPPENS AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS PERHAPS A DAY OR A MONTH APART. IT STARTED BEFORE MAY 2017 AND CONTINUES JULY 2018. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-08
- VIN: JC1NFAEK4H0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF 4TH GEAR BY ITSELF. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY AS WELL AS IN STREET TRAFFIC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-17
- VIN: JC1NFAEK5H0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 FIAT SPIDER 124 ABARTH ON REGULAR PAVED ROADS, THE ALARM ACTIVATES. JUST DRIVING NORMALLY DOWN THE ROAD. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER TURNING RIGHT ONTO ANOTHER ROAD AND SPEEDING UP. THE HORN STARTS BLOWING AND ALL THE LIGHTS START FLASHING. SCARES ME AND EVERYONE AROUND ME. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM ON THE ABARTH MODEL AND HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BE A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR, WITH NO FIX IN SIGHT. MINE HAS DONE THIS TWICE BUT OTHERS HAVE REPORTED IT HAPPENING MANY TIMES. FCA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
- VIN: JC1NFAEKXH0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOWED IN 3 TIMES WITH STATING PROBLEMS, ENGINE LEAKING OIL AND ALL LIGHTS COMING ON DASH. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER 7 TIMES AND I ONLY HAVE 4700 MILES ON A 1 YEAR OLD CAR. EACH TIME THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-06
- VIN: JC1NFAEKXH0
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THERMOSTAT, EXCELERATOR PEDAL, REPLACED AND WINDOW WASHER TUBE REINSTALLED AT 2,477 MILES. AT 3,014 MILS CAR WAS TOWED 2 TIMES IN A WEEK FOR CAR NOT STARTING. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE OIL SOAKED AND FOULED OUT. THE MOST RECENT WAS NOW AT 4,681 MILES THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND VACUUM PUMP GASKET WENT AND WAS LOW IN COOLANT. EACH TIME THE CAR WAS IN FOR 4 DAYS AT A TIME. FCA PAID FOR 3 TOWS. I NOW HAVE A YEAR OLD CAR WITH UNDER 5,000 MILES ON IT. EACH TIME IT WAS TOWED FROM IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-05
- VIN: JCINFAEKIH0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MY ALARM GOES OFF. HORN BEEPS AND FLASHES FLASH. THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT STOP IS TO PULL OVER AND TURN CAR OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW ON DEC 4, 2017 THE 1ST TIME WAS DEC 5. AND SO ON. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-13
- VIN: JC1NFAEK6H0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: OUR 2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH ALARM GOES OFF RANDOMLY SOMETIMES 4 OR 5 TIMES A DAY WHILE DRIVING. MY WIFE HAS BEEN ON THE FREEWAY AND LIGHTS FLASH AND HORN CONSTANTLY GOES OFF UNTIL SHE HAS TO PULL OFF IN TRAFFIC AND STOP THE CAR AND RESTART. PUSHING PANIC BUTTON DOES NOTHING. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MANY FIAT SPIDERS AND ALSO MIATAS THAT ARE BOTH BUILT IN THE SAME PLANT. THE DEALER SPENT DAYS BUT COULDN'T FIX AND NOW IS GOING TO ORDER NEW BCM AND FOBS BUT FROM THE FORUMS ON BOTH CARS I'M NOT HOPEFUL. THINKING WE MAY HAVE TO GO THE LEMON LAW ROUTE BUT DEALERS ARE SNEAKY WITH NOT CALL BACKS AND AVOIDING TRIPPING THE LEMON LAW REQUIREMENTS. MY WIFE IS STRESSING OUT SO BADLY WITH WORRY EVERY DAY SHE COMMUTES. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL IN MY OPINION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-13
- VIN: JC1NFAEK9H0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CAR ALARM SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATED. WHEN THE ALARM ACTIVATED, THE HORN AND THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS TURNED ON. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND TURNED ON THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM SYSTEM DEACTIVATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING FOR 10 MINUTES THE ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATED AGAIN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED 19 TIMES AND EVERY TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 888-242-6342 AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ASKED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. A CASE NUMBER 32632158 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-15
- VIN: JC1NFAEK5H0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY WINDSHIELD FRACTURED AND CRACKED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON NC 101 IN CARTERET COUNTY. I NEITHER HEARD OR SAW ANYTHING HIT THE CAR. I PUT IN A CLAIM TO NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPLACEMENT WITH SAFE LIGHT AUTO GLASS. THIS WAS MAY 15, 2017. ON THE DAY OF MY APPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THE WIND SHIELD WAS NOT AVAILABLE. IT WOULD BE 2-3 WEEKS. I CALLED IN JUNE AROUND THE 15TH AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT BEING RELEASED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I THEN CONTACTED TOLER JEEP, WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THEY ALSO SAID THEY COULD NOT GET THE WINDSHIELD FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS IT WAS NOT BEING RELEASED. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE THE WINDSHIELD BUT EXPECTED IT TO BE RELEASED IN 1-2 WEEKS. AROUND JULY 15 I CALLED THE REPAIR COMPANY, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND I AGAIN CALLED FIAT. I WAS PUT OFF AGAIN AND TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WOULD BE RELEASED ON AUGUST 3. WHEN I CALLED THE FIAT COMPANY LAST WEEK, I WAS AGAIN TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT READY FOR RELEASE AGAIN. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR. I AM SURE THE COMPANY IS STILL MAKING THE CAR AND HAS WINDSHIELDS TO SEND OUT FOR REPAIR. IF THEY CAN NOT REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE CAR OR AT THE VERY LEAST PAY MY DEDUCTIBLE FOR MY TROUBLE. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOOK THROUGH A DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD FOR 3 MONTHS NOW. IN A BRAND NEW SPORTS CAR!!!
2017 Fiat 124 spider recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2017 Fiat 124 spider.
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A3B.
Negative 2017 Fiat 124 spider car reviews
Positive 2017 Fiat 124 spider car reviews
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I had a blast driving my Fiat Spider Abarth! The handling and cornering are amazing, and I absolutely love the exhaust rumble. Plus, the convertible top is quick and easy to put up or down. While the interior could use a bit more storage, the trunk is big enough for two weekend bags. I can't wait to get back behind the wheel again! Even after 6 months of driving, I still love it just as much as the day I bought it. I haven't had a single problem with it, and I'm already looking forward to next spring when I can take it out of storage. Although I did have to have a heater hose replaced at 15,000 miles, which was a bit disappointing, the dealership took care of it under warranty. Overall, I have no regrets about my purchase and would highly recommend the Fiat Spider Abarth to anyone looking for a fun and stylish ride!
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Firstly, I want to say that this car is 75 to 80% Mazda Miata, but that's where the similarities end. In my opinion, the car has a longer nose and much better styling. The Fiat feels and sounds like a true sports car. The 6-speed auto is an Aisen product, which allows the car to shift even faster than a 6-speed manual. If you travel the daily freeway commute like me, the 6-speed auto is more than enough. Although I've only had the car for less than a week, I have a sportscar past. My father owned a 1988 Mazda RX7 convertible. While the RX7 could take a corner without effort, the Fiat still does the same but is a bit nose heavy. This is because the Fiat's engine is an iron block, placing more weight over the front wheels. Yet, the car takes the corners well. I am still enjoying my commute, even though I had to give up a Prius Plug-in that gets 50-60 mpg and a free ride in the CA HOV lane. Who cares, really when the Fiat is much more fun to drive and gets 31mpg on average? It's your call, but why waste money on a more expensive BMW or Mercedes when you can get an excellent roadster out of the Fiat 124 Spider Lusso? I have had the car for six months now with no issues. At 62k miles and over 4 years old, it's still running great! The old Fit It Again Tony myth no longer applies to this car. Most parts are sourced from the Mazda bin, as it was built next to the MX5 Miata cousin. It's a great deal if you're not taller than 6 feet and want a fun convertible. It also has much better mileage than a Mustang or Camaro convertible!
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I was sold on this car because of its more appealing look compared to the Miata. Although I'm over 6 feet tall and can't put the seat all the way back and fully depress the clutch, I found the cabin surprisingly comfortable and not as small as some professional reviewers would lead you to believe. Getting in can be a bit of a drop since the car sits low to the ground, but the seat side bolster doesn't hinder access. Exiting the car is much easier if you're able to open the door fully, as it swings out very wide. The instruments are well lit at night and easy to read. When the top is up, there are two pronounced blind spots behind the driver. If this concerns you, opt for the version with parking sensors, etc. The radio is nothing terrific, but it's much better than I anticipated. If your eyesight needs assistance, choose the larger radio touchscreen. Premium gas is recommended, but not required. So far, I am perfectly happy with my Rosso Classica with Technology Package.
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I recently purchased a 2017 Fiat Spyder, used, and I must say I am absolutely thrilled with my new sporty convertible! While I usually go for the Convertible Mustang, I decided to try something different this time and I'm so glad I did. The car handles perfectly and takes off like a bullet. Although it's been years since I drove a manual, I had no problems with the 6-speed transmission. The only downside is the way you must open and close the convertible top. Unlike the Mustang, you have to unlatch it from the inside and guide it into place manually. But overall, I would still give it a five-star rating for its exceptional performance and style!
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If you're a fan of roadsters, this car is definitely for you. It handles like a dream, with no understeer and hugging the road like it's on rails. I have to say, this car is a gem. In the near future, it's sure to rise in value - I guarantee it. The Italian styling, Japanese transmission, and all the other high-end parts make this car a winner. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Go and drive one, and you'll see what I'm talking about!
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Frederick Nolan 2024-09-21
I'm glad I don't own a Fiat/Chrysler car. The company has a reputation for producing low-quality vehicles. My car had to be sent back to Fiat as a lemon and was replaced with a used Porsche that still had a warranty for almost the same price. If you're looking for a car that's fun to drive short distances, this is the car for you. However, it's not a fast car and the commercials showing it blazing away are pretty much lies. The main issue with this car is quality. After waiting over 2 months for one part, I filed for lemon status on it and was approved, so Fiat is buying it back. Love the idea of this car, but Fiat just can't make a quality car. The stock is VERY limited, but don't let that get used to justify overpaying for this car. It's a unique take on the Miata, but I'd stay away from the 2017 version of this car. After 9 months, my car has less than 4000 miles, mainly due to having driven the complimentary rental cars for a good portion of the year. Update 2019: I had to use rental cars for 7 months before Fiat was forced to pay me back for it. For cheaper than this car, I got a Porsche Boxster with a year of warranty left. That makes up for buying a Fiat.