2014 Ford Fiesta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 504 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Fiesta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (208), Engine (84), Unknown Or Other (79).
Key takeaways
- 504 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 208 | 41% |
| Engine | 84 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 79 | 16% |
| Structure | 54 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 9% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 30 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2% |
| Steering | 11 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-18
The powershift transmission (PCM, CVT and clutch) 5 times while I owned it I no longer own the vehicle since it happened a 6th time and was undriveable It would stop in the middle of the road after going a few feet Ford repaired it 5 times with an extended warranty on these specific parts The failure first appeared le...
Engine - filed 2026-10-12
The "Engine Oil Pressure Low, Stop Safely" warning appeared on the information screen as the car was starting up. The car is available for inspection, but I have not taken it to a Ford dealership or a mechanic for inspection. Google just said that it is a severe "wet timing belt degradation" issue and that I should...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-22
My vehicle has an active status under Ford Safety Recall 20S15 (NHTSA Campaign 20V177) for a fractured door latch pawl spring. The defect has fully manifested: my side door physically will not latch or stay shut. There was no warning that the latch has malfunctioned. I was driving and my door swung open when I made a t...
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More for the 2014 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.