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Ford Fiesta

2011–2015 only

3,753 classified complaints 9 recalls

2011–2015 Ford Fiesta models have 3,753 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 30,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2015 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Fiesta report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2011–2015

2016–2019

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2015 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 1,336 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles. 0.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 743 complaints

Median onset: 46,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 234 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 209 complaints

Median onset: 60,150 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 159 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 4.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 137 complaints

Median onset: 87,801 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 123 complaints

Median onset: 56,400 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 114 complaints

Median onset: 52,613 miles. 47.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2015 model years. See the full Ford Fiesta report for every year and full specs/safety data.