Ford Fiesta Structure Problems
Owners have filed 409 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Ford Fiesta across 8 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (128). The words owners use most often: “door latch” (46% of reports).
- 409structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $560typical repair cost reported by owners
- 18%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 187 of 409 complaints (46%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 98 of 409 complaints (24%)
- Stay closed: mentioned in 39 of 409 complaints (10%)
- Flew open: mentioned in 31 of 409 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Ford Fiesta at $560, and half of them between $420 and $700.
Based on 31 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2021), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 354 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 409 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury.
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 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.
I have been made aware of this issue in writing by Ford in October 2025. I took my car in for the service to Ford in Palatka, Florida. I was advised that needed parts had not been authorized by the Ford. I was advised that the needed parts are in stock, but to get the problem fixed I would have to…
I was told way back when that door latches had a defect. That there was a recall. Colonial ford of danbury ct avoided doing the complete recalls. Such is so that i paid out of pocket a transmission rebuild and took ford 2 years to reemburse me the cost. But the door latch recall was still in…
I was driving to work this morning; the car made a horrible "clunk" when I accelerated to around 20 then lost power and nearly crashed. The car then displayed error lights (yellow CEL, yellow wrench icon, HEAD unit showed "transmission issue service immediately" This is a direct result of the DPs6…
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 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal mold odor inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact found standing water inside the spare tire enclosure inside the trunk of the vehicle. The contact noticed white mold…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fiestas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 409 owner complaints about structure for the Ford Fiesta. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Fiesta structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Ford Fiesta?
Owners report a typical cost of $560 (half paid between $420 and $700), from 31 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 187 of 409 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (98).
Other Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (1,498)
- Engine problems (507)
- Electrical System problems (338)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (197)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (185)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (135)
- Air Bags problems (102)
See all Ford Fiesta problems.