MYRModel Year Report

Ford Fiesta — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

4 model years to avoid and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid4 years

Best bets4 years

Complaint history

1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1991: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1998 2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2003 2011: 730 complaints, Avoid 2011 2012: 617 complaints, Avoid 2013: 668 complaints, Avoid 2014: 502 complaints, Avoid 2015: 258 complaints, Recommended 2016: 178 complaints, Recommended 2017: 74 complaints, Recommended 2018: 35 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 101 complaints, Recommended 2011 · 730
1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1991: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1994 1997 2000 2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2003 2006 2011: 730 complaints, Avoid 2011 2012: 617 complaints, Avoid 2013: 668 complaints, Avoid 2014: 502 complaints, Avoid 2015: 258 complaints, Recommended 2015 2016: 178 complaints, Recommended 2017: 74 complaints, Recommended 2018: 35 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 101 complaints, Recommended 2011 · 730
1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1990 1991: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002 2004 2006 2008 2011: 730 complaints, Avoid 2011 2012: 617 complaints, Avoid 2013: 668 complaints, Avoid 2014: 502 complaints, Avoid 2014 2015: 258 complaints, Recommended 2016: 178 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 74 complaints, Recommended 2018: 35 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 101 complaints, Recommended 2011 · 730
  • Avoid
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2019 ▲ Recommended 101 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2018 ▲ Recommended 35 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2017 ▲ Recommended 74 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2016 ▲ Recommended 178 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2015 ● Recommended 258 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2014 ■ Avoid 502 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2013 ■ Avoid 668 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2012 ■ Avoid 617 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2011 ■ Avoid 730 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2003–2010 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2002 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992–2000 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1991 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1989 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

12

recalls on file across every Ford Fiesta model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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