2011 Ford Fiesta Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 366 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission control module” (8% of reports).
- 366power train complaints
- 56,200median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $5,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission control module: mentioned in 30 of 366 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2011 Ford Fiesta at $5,700, and half of them between $2,650 and $7,550.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 304 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 366 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Ford Fiesta power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 21 | 20% | 67,000 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 10 | 29% | 30,067 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 22 | 30% | 69,000 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 101 | 57% | 65,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 104 | 40% | 59,000 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 208 | 41% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 391 | 59% | 20,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 274 | 44% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 366 | 50% | 56,200 |
| 2002 Fiesta | 1 | 100% | 64,250 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart after 10 minutes; however, the failure…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 30 MPH, the transmission shifted independently to neutral(N). The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact shifted to drive(D) and drove to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was not duplicated…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fiestas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 366 owner complaints about power train for the 2011 Ford Fiesta (50% of the 730 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Fiesta power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,700 (half paid between $2,650 and $7,550), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission control module”, in 30 of 366 complaints.
Other 2011 Ford Fiesta problems
See all 2011 Ford Fiesta problems or power train problems across all Fiesta years.