Worst 2012 Ford Transit Connect Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 100,074 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2012 Ford Transit Connect
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,330 vehicles.
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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2012 Ford Transit Connect — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
What are common problems with the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
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Does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
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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