2012 Ford Fiesta Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2012 Ford Fiesta, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,255 miles. The words owners use most often: “low beam” (17% of reports).
- 66electrical system complaints
- 79,255median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 55%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.
- Low beam: mentioned in 11 of 66 complaints (17%)
- Fuse box: mentioned in 10 of 66 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 4 a fire.
Ford Fiesta electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 11 | 10% | 93,500 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% | 39,982 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 7 | 9% | 66,500 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 26 | 15% | 55,500 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 19 | 7% | 40,500 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 45 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 62 | 9% | 58,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 66 | 11% | 79,255 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 96 | 13% | 62,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2012 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 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to move forward or backwards. Additionally, the contact stated that the ignition key had failed to operate as intended also. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the headlights, the headlights failed to respond. The contact stated that several attempts were needed for the headlights to become operable. However, the failure reoccurred, and the low-beam headlights failed…
2012 ford fiesta check engine light on codes reading o2 sensors, catalytic intake, misfires, fuel injection, etc. I have had my fiesta at 3 mechanics all very known for there reliability all diagnosing it different issue recommending me to go to dealership which I was turned away because the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford Fiestas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2012 Ford Fiesta (11% of the 617 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 2012 Ford Fiesta electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 79,255 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2012 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 11 of 66 complaints, followed by “fuse box” (10).
Other 2012 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (274)
- Structure problems (128)
- Engine problems (68)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (57)
See all 2012 Ford Fiesta problems or electrical system problems across all Fiesta years.