Is the Ford Fiesta Reliable?

Q: Is the Ford Fiesta reliable?

The Ford Fiesta scores 55/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Fair" for the 2011–2019 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year Fiesta is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2018 Ford Fiesta scored highest with a reliability score of 71/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a Fiesta last?

With regular maintenance, most Ford Fiesta owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used Fiesta.

2011–2019 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

55/100

Fair

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

2139

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

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Ford Fiesta Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2019	0	55	3	—	69	Good
2018	0	21	—	1	71	Good
2017	0	52	6	—	67	Good
2016	0	133	3	—	69	Good
2015	3	150	14	—	48	Fair
2014	5	334	11	—	40	Poor
2013	3	476	6	—	52	Fair
2012	3	427	11	—	50	Fair
2011	3	491	29	2	29	Poor

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Fiesta Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford Fiesta55/100

Sedan Category Average72/100

The Fiesta scores 17 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Ford Fiesta Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN

724

ENGINE

251

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

202

STRUCTURE:BODY

152

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

148

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Based on 2139 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta reliable?+

The Ford Fiesta scores 55/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 9 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 17 recall campaigns and 2139 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Fiesta is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2018 Fiesta achieved the highest reliability score of 71/100 with 0 recalls and 21 complaints.

How many miles does a Fiesta last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ford Fiesta owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Fiesta will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Ford Fiesta VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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