2018 Ford Fiesta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fiesta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (10), Unknown Or Other (9), Electrical System (6).
Key takeaways
- 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 17% |
| Engine | 6 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-13
The back up camera quit working. The back seats are taller and it has made it very difficult to see if there are children behind my vehicle. I reported it to the dealership and now I have to pay $200.00 to have them check it.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-14
Back-up camera goes in and out intermittently, sometimes the image is very faint and then totally disappears into a black screen, or says it is not available at this time, then goes black. This started about 4 months ago and I have not been able to identify a triggering factor, rain nor heat does not appear to be the f...
Electrical System - filed 2025-04-23
Purchased vehicle at the end of 2018 and this is the third time I have had to replace the horn. It's not a fuse, it's not wiring, it is the actual horn that either shorts or dies with no notice.
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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.