2012 Ford Fiesta vs 2012 Volvo C70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Volvo C70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 616 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 184 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,673 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Volvo C70 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 274 | 2 |
| Structure | 128 | 8 |
| Engine | 68 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 56 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 115 | 0 |
| Stalling | 91 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 59 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 34 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
2012 Ford Fiesta
2012 Volvo C70
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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.