KnownCarProblemsFord Fiesta Problems by Year
Owners have filed 3,171 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Fiesta since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2011, 2013, 2012. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Fiesta problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 105 | Backup camera | 3 | 13 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 35 | Transmission | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 74 | Transmission | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 178 | Transmission | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 258 | Transmission | 4 | 16 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 504 | Transmission | 7 | 23 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 668 | Transmission | 3 | 12 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 617 | Transmission | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 730 | Transmission | 3 | 32 |
23 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Fiesta
- What years of the Ford Fiesta have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2011 (730), 2013 (668), 2012 (617).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Fiesta?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (1,497), engine (544), body and structure (405).
- Which Ford Fiesta years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2001 (1), 2002 (1), 2018 (35). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.