2016 Ford Transit reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Ford Transit — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 205
- 101 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 54 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 21
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 3 deaths · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,512
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-132
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2014-2018
-92
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
26%
Power Train: 54 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Ford Transit
- POWER TRAIN 54
- ENGINE 20
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- SEAT BELTS 10
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10
21 recalls on record for the 2016 Ford Transit
- NHTSA 25V572000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle,
- NHTSA 21V631000 · 2022 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LI Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V767000 · 2020 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impa
- NHTSA 19V313000 · 2020 · SEATS In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- NHTSA 19V238000 · 2019 · SEATS In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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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 Transit 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 Transit reliable?
NHTSA has 205 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Ford Transit and 21 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (54 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Ford Transit units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Transit?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (54), engine (20), unknown or other (20), seat belts (10). 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 Transit?
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.