2011 Ford Fiesta Structure Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,006 miles. The words owners use most often: “door latch” (47% of reports).
- 125structure complaints
- 55,006median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $630typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%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.
- Door latch: mentioned in 59 of 125 complaints (47%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 28 of 125 complaints (22%)
- Stay closed: mentioned in 11 of 125 complaints (9%)
- Tried close: mentioned in 8 of 125 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2011 Ford Fiesta at $630, and half of them between $560 and $700.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2015), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 112 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Fiesta structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 2 | 2% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 2 | 3% | 14,000 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 8 | 4% | 52,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 12 | 5% | 43,500 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 54 | 11% | 44,136 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 78 | 12% | 39,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 128 | 21% | 44,200 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 125 | 17% | 55,006 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle has a really serious issue relating to the fuse box that is mounted under the hood. This issue has a recall and I scheduled it for service at the Ford dealer in bryan, ohio. (Bryan Ford) I have issues with this vehicle that make it extremely unsafe for me and…
1)14MO2 - The transmission control module (TCM) failed. Yes it is available for inspection upon request, however the issue has been repaired since the malfunction. The vehicle could no longer be controlled. It could not shift gear. The check engine light came on, but the vehicle was not…
On august 5 i fell asleep and ran into the back of a truck stopped at a light. My knee air bag deployed but the steering wheel bag did not and the shoulder belt did not deploy causing me to hit the steering wheel very hard bruising my sternum and causing surrounding muscle inflammation that is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fiestas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about structure for the 2011 Ford Fiesta (17% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,006 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Owners report a typical cost of $630 (half paid between $560 and $700), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 59 of 125 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (28).
Other 2011 Ford Fiesta problems
See all 2011 Ford Fiesta problems or structure problems across all Fiesta years.