1989 Ford Fiesta
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2011 | 730 |
| 2012 | 617 |
| 2013 | 668 |
| 2014 | 504 |
| 2015 | 259 |
| 2016 | 179 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 102 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Passenger side seat belt failure belt will not stay engaged in the buckle. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1989 Ford Fiesta — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1989 Ford Fiesta reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford Fiesta?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Ford Fiesta have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.