2014 Ford Fiesta Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission control module” (6% of reports).
- 208power train complaints
- 30,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 15%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 13 of 208 complaints (6%)
- Take off: mentioned in 11 of 208 complaints (5%)
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 2014 Ford Fiesta at $2,950, and half of them between $2,750 and $4,150.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2025), 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 168 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 208 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
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 2014 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.
Brand new OEM ford clutch slave cylinder failed while in traffic. Part number DG9Z-7A564-B fell apart during test drive after it was newly installed. Lost ability to use the clutch pedal and could not pull the car out of gear while in traffic. Component was not inspected by manufacturer yet, there…
Transmission was supposedly rebuilt back July 26, 3021. Now transmission has had a new dual clutch replaced but other concerns are still there jerkiness on accelerations. In 2021 the transmission was not fully rebuild as per recall. Only clutch assembly was done and not the back end. Which now…
Iâm reporting a failure with the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in my 2014 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle has exhibited consistent issues tied to the known PowerShift DPS6 transmission defect: including gear slipping, delayed acceleration, hesitation, and sudden loss of power while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Ford Fiestas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 208 owner complaints about power train for the 2014 Ford Fiesta (41% of the 503 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 2014 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 30,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,950 (half paid between $2,750 and $4,150), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission control module”, in 13 of 208 complaints, followed by “take off” (11).
Other 2014 Ford Fiesta problems
- Engine problems (84)
- Structure problems (54)
See all 2014 Ford Fiesta problems or power train problems across all Fiesta years.