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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $21,614–$26,066 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2016 Fiat 500X is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 6.1/10 — rated Fair. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 7.1/10, while Reliability at 5.4/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. Buyers should review the score breakdown carefully and consider higher-rated alternatives before committing.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 5.4/10 for reliability, this suv trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 7.1/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Performance at 5.7/10 is a genuine liability and a score that should factor heavily into any buying decision. The powertrain and chassis dynamics trail class rivals by a meaningful margin — don't overlook it. Technology scores 5.9/10 — the infotainment and driver-assist features feel dated against current-generation rivals. This is worth weighing if you prioritize connected features or modern safety tech.
Priced from $21,614–$26,066, 20 MPG, seating 5, the Fiat 500X sits in the budget-friendly tier of the suv market. The value score of 6.6/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 10 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: Based on our scoring, the 2016 Fiat 500X underperforms its segment peers across multiple dimensions. Unless there's a specific reason it fits your situation — price, a particular trim's features, or availability — there are better-scored alternatives at similar price points worth considering first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2016 Fiat 500X ranks #2452 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 0% of the segment. Its 6.1/10 overall score is 1.3 points below the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $21,614 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $36,079 by about 40%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Across the 500X model years we've scored, the 2016 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2025 | 7.4/10 | $26,780 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.4/10 | $26,000 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 6.5/10 | $27,586 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 6.4/10 | $26,733 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 6.4/10 | $25,880 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 6.4/10 | $25,027 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 6.3/10 | $24,174 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 6.2/10 | $23,320 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 6.1/10 | $22,467 | Read review → |
| 2016 (this review) | 6.1/10 | $21,614 |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Power train / Automatic transmission 12/07/2016 · 16V529000 | 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… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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