Complaints
46
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2018 Ford Fiesta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:37,222 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:14,787 mi
Crash-related:2
#36 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:30,094 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Fiesta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 1 | — | 37,222 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 2 | — | 14,787 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 30,094 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 33,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 42,327 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 38,437 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 39,982 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 97,260 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 38,437 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 38,437 mi |
POWER TRAIN
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,222
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,787
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,094
ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,333
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,327
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,000
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,437
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,982
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,260
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,437
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,437
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