2011 Ford Transit Connect Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.

20102012
Complaints
30
per 10K Sold
9.4
US Sales
31,914
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 Ford Transit Connect Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:57,426 mi
#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

#34 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.

Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,426
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Ford Transit Connect

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,330 vehicles.

12V374000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
~16,330 affected

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.

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2011 Ford Transit Connect — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Ford Transit Connect has 30 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (6 complaints, avg 57,426 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Engine Problems (4 complaints). 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 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,426 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2011 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,330 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Transit Connect reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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