2016 Ford Fiesta vs 2018 Ford Fiesta
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 | 2016 Ford Fiesta | 2018 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 178 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 56 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 30–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,008 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 101 | 10 |
| Engine | 33 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
2016 Ford Fiesta
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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.