Complaints
253
Crashes
18
Fires
2
Injuries
18
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2016 Ford Fiesta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#190 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:63,864 mi
Crash-related:5
#233 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:60,808 mi
Fires:1
#322 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:78,924 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 90 | 5 | — | 63,864 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 33 | — | 1 | 60,808 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | 1 | 78,924 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 57,678 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | — | 39,838 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 8 | — | — | 93,375 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 5,258 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 48,333 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 40,012 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 3 | — | 33,667 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Coil | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
90
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,864
Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,808
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,924
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,678
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,838
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,375
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,258
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,333
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,012
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,667
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Coil
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2016 Ford Fiesta — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2016 Ford Fiesta has 253 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 90 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (90 complaints, avg 63,864 mi); Engine Problems (33 complaints, avg 60,808 mi); Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 78,924 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,734 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Ford Fiesta include 18 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 Ford Fiesta as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 Ford Fiesta?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Fiesta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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