2016 Ford Fiesta reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 253
- 116 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 90 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 3 deaths · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,093
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-84
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2014-2018
-44
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
36%
Power Train: 90 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Ford Fiesta
- POWER TRAIN 90
- ENGINE 33
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11
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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 2016 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 2016 Ford Fiesta reliable?
NHTSA has 253 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Ford Fiesta. The most-reported problem area is power train (90 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Ford Fiesta units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (90), engine (33), unknown or other (22), electrical system (22). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 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.