The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider presents a mixed reliability picture.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.4 | Premium | Automatic 6-spd | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.4 | Premium | Automatic 6-spd | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.4 | Premium | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.4 | Premium | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Turbo | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | Yes | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 90.9 | 16 | 16 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 140 | 4.9 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 90.9 | — | — | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 133 | 4.9 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 90.9 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 140 | 4.9 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | nhtsaSafetyRatings | tpms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Rated vehicle: 2020 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD | — |
| 2019 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2018 | 2018 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2018 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD | — |
| 2017 | 2017 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD | standard |
Model year reports
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider presents average reliability, with condition and maintenance history being paramount.
The 2018 Fiat 124 Spider presents an average reliability profile, but its ownership experience is significantly impacted by documented issues with its **airbag system**.
The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 4 published 124 Spider reports, covering 2017 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
There is no single reliability answer for every Fiat 124 Spider. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 fiat 124 spider presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2020 fiat 124 spider's value proposition is significantly impacted by its primary air bag system defect and associated recall issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published 124 Spider guides, recurring problem areas include Air Bag Control Module, Brake Pads, and Brake Rotors. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Air Bag Control Module, Brake Pads, and Brake Rotors.