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Ford Fiesta

3,133 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2011 · 728 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Power Train

Complaints by model year

1988
1
1989
1
1991
3
2001
1
2002
1
2011
728⚠ 32 🔥 5
2012
611⚠ 12 🔥 5
2013
666⚠ 12 🔥 4
2014
494⚠ 23 🔥 8
2015
253⚠ 16
2016
176⚠ 10 🔥 1
2017
71⚠ 7 🔥 1
2018
35⚠ 4
2019
92⚠ 13 🔥 1

Most reported problem areas

Power Train1,504
Engine499
Structure405
Unknown Or Other387
Electrical System333
Vehicle Speed Control199
Latches/locks/linkages184
Fuel/propulsion System133
Air Bags102
Service Brakes83

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (7)

2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (19V629000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.

2014 Fuel System, Gasoline (14V402000)

Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S12.

2012 Air Bags (12V488000)

Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty, and consistent with the description in the owner's guide. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owner's may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2011 Latches/locks/linkages (15V246000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

various years Equipment (77V220000)

Dealer WILL Replace THE Resistor Assembly WITH A Temperature Protective Thermal Limiter, IF Necessary, Without Charge.

various years Equipment (79V062000)

Revised TIRE Placards WILL BE Provided FOR Installation BY Owners OR Dealers, Without Charge.

various years Wheels (78V223000)

THE Dealer WILL Replace THE Existing Wheels WITH Wheels Having THE Proper Valve STEM Holes, IF Necessary, Without Charge TO Owner.

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