Fiat Spider: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Fiat Spider across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 58 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 8 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair…
- LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is…
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair…
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
- Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev
- Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review…
- Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- Mirror
- wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
- No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.