2016 Ford Fiesta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Fiesta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (101), Engine (34), Electrical System (26).
Key takeaways
- 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 101 | 56% |
| Engine | 34 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 6% |
| Structure | 8 | 4% |
| Steering | 7 | 4% |
| Wheels | 6 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Ford Fiesta
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 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 2026-10-21
I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden loss of motive power caused by the internal oil pump drive 'wet belt' system on my 2016 Ford Fiesta SE 1.0L EcoBoost (Manual Transmission). While driving, the vehicle's engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle suffered a sudd...
Power Train - filed 2025-11-12
The transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear.
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-28
I have come to find that this vehicle suffers from premature slave cylinder failure, there are roughly 62,000 miles on the vehicle. Typical failure is reported to Ford between 70,000 and 80,000 miles. First symptoms appeared at roughly 58,000 miles. As I am a single father and a full time communications worker, I was n...
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More for the 2016 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.