Is the Ford Transit Connect Reliable?
2010–2022 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.
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Ford Transit Connect Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 95 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 4 | 5 | 75 | Good |
| 2020 | 8 | 27 | 33 | Poor |
| 2019 | 8 | 46 | 30 | Poor |
| 2018 | 6 | 21 | 49 | Fair |
| 2017 | 6 | 27 | 43 | Poor |
| 2016 | 10 | 101 | 19 | Poor |
| 2015 | 10 | 65 | 18 | Poor |
| 2014 | 15 | 119 | 0 | Poor |
| 2013 | 4 | 32 | 50 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Transit Connect Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Transit Connect scores 24 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford Transit Connect Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 443 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Transit Connect reliable?+
The Ford Transit Connect scores 41/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 72 recall campaigns and 443 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Transit Connect is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Transit Connect achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.
How many miles does a Transit Connect last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford Transit Connect owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Transit Connect will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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