2016 Ford Fiesta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fiesta years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Fiesta. That ranks 6th out of 11 Fiesta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (101 complaints, 57%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 178owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford Fiesta problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 101 | 57% | 65,000 | “transmission control” (15%) | — |
| Engine | 33 | 19% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 15% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 12% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 6% | 57,165 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 4% | 4,230 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3% | 39,809 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 3% | 40,012 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 50,495 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 57,183 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford Fiesta recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Timing Belt Failure (EA26004) — opened Jul 31, 2026, still open.
- Timing Belt Failure (PE25020) — opened Dec 18, 2025, closed Jul 31, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear.
I have come to find that this vehicle suffers from premature slave cylinder failure, there are roughly 62,000 miles on the vehicle. Typical failure is reported to Ford between 70,000 and 80,000 miles. First symptoms appeared at roughly 58,000 miles. As I am a single father and a full time…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and hesitated to respond. Additionally, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The…
Other Ford Fiesta years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 105 | 3 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 74 | 0 |
| 2016 | 178 | 0 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 258 | 4 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 503 | 7 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 668 | 3 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 617 | 3 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 730 | 3 |
| 2002 Fiesta | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Fiesta | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 101 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Ford Fiesta a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fiesta model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.