2001 Ford Fiesta Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 24, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fiesta years
Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Fiesta. That ranks 10th out of 11 Fiesta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Ford Fiesta
Chrome Blue Ford Fiesta ST Line B479 hatchback.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Ford Fiesta problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Latches/locks/linkages1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Latches/locks/linkages1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2001 Ford Fiesta recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Fiesta.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford fiesta. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number:15v246000(latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

Latches/locks/linkages · received Jul 24, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10743264

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Fiesta?

Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Fiesta?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Ford Fiesta a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fiesta model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.