2002 Ford Fiesta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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 2002 Ford Fiesta. That ranks 10th out of 11 Fiesta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 64,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Fiesta problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 64,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Ford Fiesta recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford Fiesta.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a dps6 transmission in my 2012 ford fiesta ses that is malfunctioning as described by the manufacturer. There is a severe shudder and slippage in the transmission, as well as a racing of the engine when my foot is on the brake and off the gas peddle. The rpm's race to over 1800 rpm's while…
Other Ford Fiesta years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 105 | 3 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 74 | 0 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 178 | 0 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 258 | 4 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 503 | 7 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 668 | 3 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 617 | 3 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 730 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Fiesta | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Fiesta?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Fiesta?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.