2011 Ford Fiesta vs 2011 Toyota Yaris
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 729 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 167 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–32 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,084 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 366 | 0 |
| Structure | 125 | 1 |
| Engine | 107 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 96 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 21 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 41 | 0 |
| Steering | 26 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 113 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 89 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 64 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 Toyota Yaris
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.