2012 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2012 Ford Fiesta, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 39,798 miles.
- 68engine complaints
- 39,798median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Ford Fiesta engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 10 | 10% | 67,000 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 19 | 26% | 58,000 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 84 | 17% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 110 | 16% | 17,650 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 68 | 11% | 39,798 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 108 | 15% | 68,550 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
Car TCM blew and Leif Johnson refusing to schedule repairs with loaner car for fix.
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…
Transmission malfunction
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford Fiestas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about engine 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 39,798 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2012 Ford Fiesta problems
See all 2012 Ford Fiesta problems or engine problems across all Fiesta years.