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2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 124 Spider.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

Operating as a passenger car on the BA platform, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider pairs an automatic 6-spd transmission with EPA fuel economy of 25/36/29 mpg and an engine oil capacity of 4.0 qt with 5W-40 / 5W-30 viscosity. Among the 2017-2020 model years covered, this specific year registered the highest total of 32 owner complaints, exceeding the lowest count of 8 reported in 2020. With Air Bags identified as the top complaint area and one recall, the 2017 model sits at the peak of the vehicle's reported issues, indicating a higher concentration of reliability concerns for researchers compared to the 2020 model year.

Model year2020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque94 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/36/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68095378AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size195/50R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68095378AA alt 68630130AA
Engine air filter68335718AA
Spark plug68070507AC
Front wiper blades68313751AA alt 68314430AA
Serpentine belt05281293AA
Thermostat68320858AA
Cabin air filter68313632AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length160.2 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height48.8 in
Wheelbase90.9 in
Curb weight2456 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 36 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 124 Spider of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2017 Abarth
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Abarth 1.4L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec164 hpRWD
2017Classica 1.4L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec160 hpRWD
2017Abarth 1.4L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec164 hpRWD
2017Classica 1.4L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec160 hpRWD
2017Classica 1.4L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec160 hpRWD
2017Abarth 1.4L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec164 hpRWD
2017Lusso 1.4L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec160 hpRWD
2017Lusso 1.4L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.80 sec160 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Castrol BOT 533
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity0.8
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar part number 68092912AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts94 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.023-0.027 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePSD-1
Oil Capacity4.00-4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 17
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 66; Rear: 44
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1125.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180 degrees, Step 3: 188.0125 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 4: 90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2011 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-1080 degrees
5Bolts 11-2027 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.63 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 1,860 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 1,860 miEngine Oil (inspect fluid level)
At 10,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 80,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider marks the debut year of this generation, and the federal data reflects typical first-year patterns: it carries the highest complaint volume (32) of the four-year span, with a notable concentration in air bag systems (13 complaints) and electrical issues (5). Recalls in 2017 were limited to one, matching 2018 and 2020, though 2019 saw a slight uptick to two, suggesting some early reliability refinements were needed. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) peaked in 2017 (76), indicating Fiat’s proactive response to emerging issues, a trend that steadily declined in subsequent years. The data doesn’t specify root causes for the air bag or electrical complaints, but their prominence in 2017 aligns with common first-year teething problems. While the 2017 model isn’t without concerns, the declining complaint trajectory in later years implies many issues were addressed through TSBs or updates. **Takeaway:** If considering a 2017, prioritize a thorough inspection of air bag and electrical systems, but the data suggests later fixes may have improved reliability—making it a viable buy if well-documented and serviced.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
76
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags13
Electrical System5
Unknown Or Other4
Engine2
Seat Belts2
Air Bags,Back Over Prevention1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V694000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:SoftwareReported 18/09/2024

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… Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 76 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-252025-08-13StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-242024-07-24Structure"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
S14080003842024-01-10Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 124 Spider take?

4.0 qt of Turbo: 5W-40 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-12991 or equivalent. Non-Turbo: 5W-30 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 124 Spider have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 124 Spider get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 36 highway / 29 combined mpg.