1991 Ford Fiesta
Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 2 complaints
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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Stuck accelerator, causing vehicle to accelerate.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-26
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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While trying to start the car, the engine locked up. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1991 Ford Fiesta — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 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 1991 Ford Fiesta?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 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.