2011 Ford Fiesta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 730 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Fiesta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (366), Structure (125), Engine (108).
Key takeaways
- 730 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 32 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 366 | 50% |
| Structure | 125 | 17% |
| Engine | 108 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 96 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 8% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 41 | 6% |
| Steering | 26 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 23 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-20
Ford has had a long known issue with 2011-2015-FIESTA ( Cuautitlan ) they issued a Customer Satisfaction Program that ended June 2025. I purchased the car July 2026 used w/o none issues. Checked VIN for recall and Maryland Inspected. Driving it one week and the check engine light comes on. Apparently the TCM recog...
Steering,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-06
While driving my car with my two little nieces in the backseat, I heard a sound that made me think a wheel was coming off. As long as I was driving straight, the vehicle seemed to be okay. But when I made a turn onto the next road, something broke underneath the car and we began to spin around. It felt like the wheel...
Power Train - filed 2025-09-03
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart after 10 minutes; however, the failure recurred upon resuming dr...
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More for the 2011 Ford Fiesta
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.