Question 1

Is the Ford FIESTA reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford FIESTA has 4,324 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2018 (46 complaints), 2017 (104 complaints), 2019 (113 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (1039 complaints), 2013 (917 complaints), 2012 (833 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford FIESTA should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011, 2013, 2012 Ford FIESTA. The 2011 model has the most complaints (1039) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford FIESTA?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford FIESTA are 2018 (46 complaints), 2017 (104 complaints), 2019 (113 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	113	The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact s...	Above Average
2018	46	BEEN NOTICING NOW WITH THE FORD FIESTA 2018 THAT M...	Excellent Reliability
2017	104	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FIESTA. ON SEVERA...	Above Average
2016	253	CLUNK NOISE SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR... I HAV...	Average
2015	367	01/19/2015 MY BOYFRIEND HAD DRIVEN MY CAR TO THE S...	Average
2014	652	DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH CAR LOOSES POWER ...	Below Average
2013	917	TRANSMISSION STARTED GRINDING WHILE TRYING TO ACCE...	Avoid This Year
2012	833	WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED WHILE IN DRIVE THE CAR ...	Below Average
2011	1039	TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE REVE...	Avoid This Year

Ford FIESTA — All Years

Ford FIESTA — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid