ford Fiesta problems
0 safety recalls. 729 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE. IT STARTED LOOSING POWER. SO, I STOPPED AT A STORE. THE CAR TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION WAS TOO HOT TO TRY AGAIN IN 5 MINUTES. SO, I LOOKED UP MY VIN NUMBER, AND THEIR WAS A FIELD SERVICE ACTION. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME…
I HIT/RAN OVER A POTHOLE EARLIER THIS MONTH AND EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OCCURANCES OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE TRAVEL OR SOFT BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE CAR, ON A CITY STREET. IN AUGUST 2019, I RAN OVER THE EDGE OF A MANHOLE COVER IN A CITY STREET, THAT WAS PAVED…
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC BUT I HAVE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BETWEEN GEARS AS WELL AS WHEN I NEED TO SLOW DOWN. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES OF A CAR IN FRONT OF ME BRAKING UNEXPECTEDLY AND I MUST PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND IT CONTINUES REVVING AT A…
SINCE NEW THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION HAS HAD LURCHING AND JERKING ISSUES WHEN SHIFTING THAT HAVE PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR HAS LURCHED AND STALLED MISSING THE NEXT GEAR AND ALMOST CAUSED US TO GET SIDE SWIPED WHILE MAKING A TURN. WE WERE LEFT STRANDED AND…
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Common questions
Is the 2011 Ford Fiesta reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 729 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Ford Fiesta has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
What's the most common problem on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 341 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford Fiesta has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 729 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.