2011 Ford Fiesta reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Ford Fiesta — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,039
- 81 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 336 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 52 reported crashes · 59 injuries · 6 deaths · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#367
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+702
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2009-2013
+766
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
32%
Power Train: 336 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Ford Fiesta
- POWER TRAIN 336
- ENGINE 107
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 89
- STRUCTURE:BODY 89
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 58
3 recalls on record for the 2011 Ford Fiesta
- NHTSA 20V331000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 15V246000 · 2015 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 12V488000 · 2012 · AIR BAGS An occupant in the right rear seating position will not have coverage from the side curtain air bag in a side impact col
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Fiesta units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford Fiesta reliable?
NHTSA has 1,039 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Ford Fiesta and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (336 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Fiesta units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (336), engine (107), electrical system (89), structure:body (89). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.