MYRModel Year Report

2018 Ford Fiesta

▲ Better than typical
2018 Ford Fiesta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:03:23.593Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fiesta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2011: 729 complaints 2012: 616 complaints 2012 2013: 667 complaints 2014: 501 complaints 2014 2015: 257 complaints 2016: 178 complaints 2016 2017: 72 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 92 complaints 2019
2018: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19891
19912
20011
20021
2011729
2012616
2013667
2014501
2015257
2016178
201772
201835
201992

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
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VEHICLE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN A VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSE POWER. GEAR SHIFT STILL IN DRIVE ENGINE STILL RUNNING AND COASTED TO A STOP ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210303

Since around 20,000 miles, my 2018 Ford Fiesta SE has had a grinding noise after shifting at certain gears. I got the car serviced at that time. Now I'm at 70,000 miles and the noise has persisted, and has gotten worse.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231127

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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12/4/2023 while attempting to pull into a parking spot in a parking garage car suddenly accelerated forward at a very fast rate, just prior to acceleration felt like it shuddered.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231231

ON 7/2/2019 MY WIFE AND I WAS IN A PRETTY BAD WRECK TOTALING OUR CAR. THERE WAS MASSIVE DAMAGE DONE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR HOWEVER THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. WITH THE DAMAGE DONE THERE'S NO REASON THE AIR BAGS SHOULDN'T HAVE WENT OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190710

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Ford Fiesta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2013 ■ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford Fiesta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Ford Fiesta is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fiesta?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Fiesta have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.