Ford Fiesta years to avoid
More than twice the Fiesta's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Fiesta years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Fiesta complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Fiesta problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission1,499
- Engine546
- Body409
- Electrical340
- Acceleration199
- Locks185
- Fuel system159
- Airbags102
- Driver assistance101
- Brakes86
- Steering73
- Lights54
Most reported problems on the Ford Fiesta
Jerking 424Stalling 396Hesitation 244Check engine light 242Grinding brakes 193Transmission failure 142Loss of power 129Won't start 101Won't shift 100Headlights 67Harsh shifting 51
Ford Fiesta problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 76 | 108 | Driver assistance | 52,000 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2018 | 87 | 35 | Transmission | 37,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 78 | 75 | Transmission | 53,000 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 73 | 179 | Transmission | 57,183 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2015 | 57 | 259 | Transmission | 50,000 | 4 | 16 | |
| 2014 | 33 | 504 | Transmission | 40,050 | 7 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 27 | 668 | Transmission | 31,483 | 3 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 29 | 617 | Transmission | 45,000 | 3 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 23 | 730 | Transmission | 56,000 | 3 | 32 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 95 | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | 95 | 1 | Locks | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 12
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Questions about the Ford Fiesta
What years of the Ford Fiesta should you avoid?
2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Each has more than twice the Ford Fiesta's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2011 alone has 730, mostly about transmission and body.
What is the best year for a used Ford Fiesta?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Fiesta?
Transmission, with 1,499 complaints across all years, followed by engine (546) and body (409).
How many recalls does the Ford Fiesta have?
12 recalls between 1991 and 2019. The 2014 model year has the most, with 7.
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