2014 Ford Fiesta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 502 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Fiesta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (208), Engine (83), Unknown Or Other (78).
Key takeaways
- 502 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 | 83 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 78 | 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%.
| 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 2026-07-22
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...
Power Train - filed 2026-05-11
Brand new OEM ford clutch slave cylinder failed while in traffic. Part number DG9Z-7A564-B fell apart during test drive after it was newly installed. Lost ability to use the clutch pedal and could not pull the car out of gear while in traffic. Component was not inspected by manufacturer yet, there were no warning light...
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-02
I WAS TOLD WAY BACK WHEN THAT DOOR LATCHES HAD A DEFECT. THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. COLONIAL FORD OF DANBURY CT AVOIDED DOING THE COMPLETE RECALLS. SUCH IS SO THAT I PAID OUT OF POCKET A TRANSMISSION REBUILD AND TOOK FORD 2 YEARS TO REEMBURSE ME THE COST. BUT THE DOOR LATCH RECALL WAS STILL IN EFFECT. IT TURNS OUT THAT ...
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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.