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 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 77 | Good |
| 2024 | 5 | 13 | 1 | — | 73 | Good |
| 2023 | 6 | 27 | — | — | 69 | Good |
| 2022 | 7 | 35 | — | — | 70 | Good |
| 2021 | 0 | 20 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 4 | 44 | 4 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2019 | 4 | 22 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2018 | 6 | 48 | 9 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2017 | 6 | 55 | 7 | — | 69 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Transit Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Transit scores 10 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 271 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Transit reliable?+
The Ford Transit scores 75/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 41 recall campaigns and 271 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 90/100 with 0 recalls and 20 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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