2013 Ford Fiesta Structure Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 39,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door latch” (44% of reports).
- 78structure complaints
- 39,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 14%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 34 of 78 complaints (44%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 19 of 78 complaints (24%)
- Stay closed: mentioned in 9 of 78 complaints (12%)
- Flew open: mentioned in 9 of 78 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
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 2013 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.
Top of the driver side door handle broke free from the door. The car has previously been cleared of any recall defects - but a loose door handle may absolutely have something to do with the inner workings of the door/latch and may be a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle had failed to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign…
Rear Passenger Door Latch Failed. We were forced to use a ratchet strap to return home safely due to door swinging open on turns. The safety recall for this was created in 2015 but as of June 2023 there is still not a solution from Ford. They also will not reimburse any repair done after 2017. This…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fiestas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about structure for the 2013 Ford Fiesta (12% of the 668 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 2013 Ford Fiesta structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 39,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 34 of 78 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (19).
Other 2013 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (391)
- Engine problems (110)
- Electrical System problems (62)
See all 2013 Ford Fiesta problems or structure problems across all Fiesta years.