Is the Ford Transit Reliable?
2015–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford Transit Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2024 | 8 | 12 | 1 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2023 | 13 | 26 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 2022 | 11 | 29 | — | — | 66 | Good |
| 2021 | 3 | 19 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 8 | 39 | 4 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2019 | 7 | 22 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2018 | 6 | 47 | 9 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2017 | 7 | 54 | 7 | — | 68 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Transit Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Transit scores 6 points above the average truck — a strong result.
Known Ford Transit Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 250 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Transit reliable?+
The Ford Transit scores 71/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 66 recall campaigns and 250 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Transit is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Transit achieved the highest reliability score of 82/100 with 3 recalls and 19 complaints.
How many miles does a Transit last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford Transit owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Transit will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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