2015–2019 · 5 model years · 7 recalls

Ford Fiesta problems by year

We don't rate the Ford Fiesta yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (371). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain263
Engine & cooling149
Electrical system60
Driver-assist & stability44
Body, glass & interior41
Brakes13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2019.

Every Ford Fiesta year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2019 FiestaNot rated yet129331
2018 FiestaNot rated yet46031
2017 FiestaNot rated yet108035
2016 FiestaNot rated yet254035
2015 FiestaNot rated yet371435

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Ford Fiesta problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, engine & cooling, electrical system.

Which Ford Fiesta year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.